2016 Volkswagen Touareg vs 2016 Volvo XC90
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Volkswagen Touareg | 2016 Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 44 | 196 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 597 | 721 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 22–25 |
| Median reported mileage | 21,283 mi | 25,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volkswagen Touareg | Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 22 | 85 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 56 |
| Structure | 3 | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 12 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 11 |
| Power Train | 0 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 0 | 30 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 8 |
| Stalling | 0 | 7 |
| Overheating | 0 | 7 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 6 |
2016 Volkswagen Touareg
2016 Volvo XC90
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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.