Volkswagen Touareg won't start problems

Filed Jul 14, 2022 · Fuel system, Transmission · TN

2008 Touareg 3.6L/V6 Intake Manifold/Valve Cover explosion.... March 2021, several incidents while driving vehicle would completely shut off/ loose power, with no prior warning or apparent cause, leaving driver at a total loss of steering control, as well as leaving vehicle completely disabled supposedly resulting from battery dying. Engine code scanner findings: several cylinders misfiring, possible timing chain, & (P0456) EVAP leak (among others). Repairs performed: 06/25/21 valve cover & battery replacement. Shortly after repairs noticed (never before seen) oil leak caused from recently repaired (faulty part) valve cover, which was then replaced again. (Jump ahead to present) July 14, 2022, upon attempted ignition, quickly noticed vehicle TRYING to turn over for several seconds without success, so turned key to off immediately heard an extremely loud "BOOM" followed by smoke bellowing out from under my hood/ engine. Popped hood to inspect the cause & discovered the valve cover had blown its top right off, exploded into several pieces, exposing valves to naked eye. Vehicle was then stranded, not starting, engine would not turn over. Had to have it towed to shop, awaiting update & information.

Filed Jul 28, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 168,835 miles · CO

The touareg made some rattling noise while I was driving at 35 MPH. As soon I stopped and made it my destination and turned off the car the car wouldn't start up. I took it to the dealership and the dealership couldn't figure out why the car wouldn't start. Finally, after a well over a week, they determined that I needed to replace all six fuel injectors. The fuel injectors got replaced now the car turns on but as soon as you step on the gas the car dies.

Filed Dec 26, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · CO

Drive it short distance and it won't start again for hours! Have taken it to vw to put on brakes and asked them to check it out, found nothing! They have known about this recall since april 2017 shows air bag light on all the time !

Filed Feb 28, 2017 · 75,000 miles · PA

The vehicle was stationary and had been parked all day (8+ hours). Upon trying to start it would not turn over and then backfired and the intake manifold exploded. The car smoked.

Filed Oct 31, 2016 · Engine · 54,000 miles · VA

I have just over 50,000 miles on my touareg tdi and the check engine light came on. Dealership tells me the adblue heater needs to be replaced and it is not covered under the 80k emissions warranty and will cost me $1,200 to repair. How can this not be covered when adblue's sole purpose is to remove no2 for emissions? Now I am faced with an excessive repair for a vehicle that doesn't even meet emissions anyway! Owners of tdi 3.0 liters, such as myself, still have no idea what the fate of our vehicles will be since the vw diesel scandal broke over a year ago. No idea if there will be a fix or a buyback. I am stuck with a car that is not only leaking harmful no2 into the air, but has significantly diminished in value. And now I need to invest another $1,200?!??! I called vw and they are not willing to offer any financial compensation for this repair, nor is the dealership willing to provide a goodwill repair. And I'm told if I don't repair it, after a certain number of miles the car won't start. So, I'm having to invest in a part for the emissions system and it still won't be epa-compliant. That just doesn't seem right.

Filed May 4, 2016 · Engine · 70,250 miles · OH

While driving after refilling the diesel exhaust fluid with peak brand iso 22241-1 compliant def the no start in 450 mile warning came on. Take it in for service and the vw dealership replaces the pump, heater, and controller. But they failed at flushing out the lines and injector for within 50 miles of being picked up the warning for no restart was back on and a check engine light also now.

Filed Dec 21, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 93,000 miles · VA

Came out to 2004 v8 touareg,and it would not start. Mri reads steering defective workshop. After some research I discovered that this is a common defect in touaregs and one which vw refuses to take responsibility of.it renders the vehicle paralyzed and due to it being all wheel drive, requires special equipment to even tow it. I am furious. This is a known, dangerous issue and no recall for it - shame on you vw. What if I was with my young children? There is no warning for this failure. All is fine and then wham, it will not start, turn over, shift into neutral, etc. You are 100% paralyzed where you are - be it at a gas pump or a remote dirt road.

Filed Jul 30, 2014 · Driver assistance, Steering · 112 miles · OH

Wouldn't start so had it towed to northland volkswagen. There they tested and said I needed steering column replaced and wiring done . Not sure but have never had problems with column not performing correctly but I don't have a clue about wiring inside one. The repairs are 2538.08 and 1567.77 is for the column.

Filed Jul 17, 2013 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · IN

While driving down the road from my home, I was coming up to a stop sign for a high speed road. While slowing down the vehicle completely died and I had loss of all power. Brakes were extremely hard to press and stop the vehicle as well as steering (loss of power brakes and power steering). The car rolled passed the stop sign and half way into the intersection as I firmly pressed the brake pedal down. I attempted to start it again but it only cranked and would not start. The intersection is on the other side of a hill making it difficult to see the intersection. I immediately put on my flashers (which wouldn't do good from the traffic on the road) but then put it in neutral. I was able to roll back enough, out of the way. Under a minute, I was out of the way (for the most part). A semi and a few additional cars come up the hill about 10 seconds of me getting the car rolled back, out of the way. I may have very well been hit by a semi going 55+ MPH. I find myself very lucky I wasn't struck by another vehicle and injured or even possibly killed. I had to have the vehicle to the vw dealership. I'm told the high pressure fuel pump went out causing no fuel pressure and took out the entire fuel system. This caused the car to stall and was unable to restart. Vehicle is a 2009 touareg v6 tdi (turbo diesel).

Filed Oct 3, 2012 · Engine · 57,000 miles · TX

Upon driving the vehicle on the night in question, out of nowhere, a light came on and said coolant overheated. I was driving on the dallas tollway, and pulled over immediately, and the vehicle shut down completely. I called a tow truck, and had the vehicle towed, and was told maybe the battery was bad. I purchased a new battery the next day, but the vehicle still would not start. I then had it towed to the dealer, and was told that I needed a new engine. I couldn't understand how an engine could go out at less than 60,000 miles. I've been fighting with vw to have the problem resolved, but they have refused to do so. They've had my vehicle for 2 months now, and the problem still hasn't been resolved. I plan to pursue litigation.