2016 Volkswagen Touareg
2016 Volkswagen Touareg in NHTSA data: length 480 cm, curb weight 2,130–2,256 kg and 2 recall campaigns.
2016 Volkswagen Touareg at a glance
NHTSA lists 2 specification rows for the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg. Overall length is 480 cm (189 in), width 194 cm, height 173 cm and wheelbase 289 cm (113.8 in). Curb weight is 2,130–2,256 kg (4,696–4,974 lb). Against the 2015 model year NHTSA lists overall length 480 cm (2015: 480 cm) and curb weight 2,130–2,256 kg (2015: 2,130–2,256 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOUAREG 3.0L TDI 4MOTION 4DR SUV | 480 cm189 in | 194 cm76.4 in | 173 cm68.1 in | 289 cm113.8 in | 2,256 kg4,974 lb |
| TOUAREG 3.6L VR6 4DR SUV AWD | 480 cm189 in | 194 cm76.4 in | 173 cm68.1 in | 289 cm113.8 in | 2,130 kg4,696 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V243000 | 26 April 2016 | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toureg vehicles manufactured July 7, 2015 to March 3, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may be improperly calibrated and, as a result, the TPMS may fail to warn the driver that the tire pressure… |
| 16V170000 | 24 March 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Touareg vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a securing clip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge. |
Other Touareg model years
Decode the VIN of a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg
Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.