2017 Toyota Highlander vs 2017 Volkswagen Touareg
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 | 2017 Toyota Highlander | 2017 Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 261 | 24 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 265 | 460 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–28 | 19 |
| Median reported mileage | 20,590 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Highlander | Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 70 | 1 |
| Engine | 44 | 19 |
| Electrical System | 46 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 28 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 12 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 37 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 29 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 19 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
2017 Toyota Highlander
2017 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.