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Used Volkswagen Touareg: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Volkswagen Touareg from 2011 to 2017: what each year typically sells for (about $6,000 to $11,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2011–2017.
2011–2017 Volkswagen Touareg
A premium midsize SUV with a refined cabin, standard all-wheel drive and strong towing for its size.
Years to target: 2011–2017. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $6,000* | Target | Not rated | ~130,000 |
| 2012 | $7,000 | Target | Not rated | ~125,000 |
| 2013 | $7,500 | Target | Not rated | ~115,000 |
| 2014 | $8,500 | Target | Not rated | ~105,000 |
| 2015 | $9,000 | Target | Not rated | ~100,000 |
| 2016 | $10,000 | Target | Not rated | ~90,000 |
| 2017 | $11,000* | Target | Not rated | ~80,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Repair costs are high, especially for air suspension and diesel parts, so budget for upkeep.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Sport with Technology or the Lux: they add navigation, a panoramic roof and premium leather. The TDI is torquey, but confirm its emissions fix was done.
On the test drive
Ask for records of air suspension work and check for coolant leaks from the engine bay. On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2011, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2011, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota RAV4 2011–2012 · $8,000–$8,500
- Toyota Venza 2010–2011 · $8,500–$9,500
- Honda CR-V 2010–2011 · $8,000–$9,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.