2015 Ford Flex vs 2015 Volkswagen Touareg
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Ford Flex | 2015 Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 107 | 24 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 54 | 724 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,623 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Flex | Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 26 | 0 |
| Engine | 11 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 2 |
| Steering | 19 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 0 |
| Power Train | 11 | 1 |
| Suspension | 7 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 15 | 0 |
| Stalling | 11 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
2015 Ford Flex
2015 Volkswagen Touareg
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.