UNFORTUNATELY I HAVE ENCOUNTERED CONTINUED STEERING WHEEL SHAKING WITH MY TDI VW TOUAREG. CURRENTLY HAVE APPROXIMATELY 3K OF MILES ON THE CAR. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD TWO SERVICE ATTEMPTS TO DATE FOR THIS CONCERN BY A LOCAL DEALER. I HAVE BEEN SEEING THIS ISSUE BECOMING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE WITH TIME. THE OBSERVED ISSUE IS A SHAKING / OSCILLATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH APPEARS IN SPEEDS OF 30-…
2014 volkswagen Touareg steering problems
moderate 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
VEHICLE EXHIBITS EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AND STEERING WHEEL SHAKE BETWEEN 60-75MPH. IT DOES NOT FEEL STABLE OR SAFE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES WITH NO FIX REMEDIED. *TR
I PURCHASED A 2014 TOUAREG LUX TDI 3 DAYS AGO, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING PRETTY SERIOUSLY WHILE I WAS DRIVE AROUND 70 MILE PER HOUR. *TR
THE STEERING WHEEL CONTINUES TO OSCILLATE AND VIBRATE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 65MPH. IT CONTINUES TO DO SO REGARDLESS OF ROAD SURFACE. VW HAS REPLACED TIRES, STEERING COLUMNS, AND OTHER AREAS THAT MAY BE CAUSING THIS ISSUE, BUT THE PROBLEM REMAINS. THE VEHICLE IS NOW AT 22,000 MILES AND IS STILL EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AND VW IS NOT ACKNOWLEDGING THE LONG TERM ISSUE. I WOULD LIKE VW TO REPUR…
THE CARS' STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AT 60MPH+ EVEN AFTER FOLLOWING VOLKSWAGENS' SERVICE BULLETINS, NEW TIRES, ALIGNMENT, ROADFORCE BALANCE, ETC. THE VIBRATION IS FELT THROUGHOUT THE FRONT END OF THE CAR.
STRONG VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL (&NOISE) WHILE DRIVING WHEN MAKING TURNS. THIS IS SPORADIC AND HAPPENS WHETHER TURNING STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT. TRAVELING AT SLOW SPEEDS WHEN LEAVIN MY DRIVEWAY, ON PAVED ROADS, CITY STREETS... I DON'T KNOW THE EXACT DATE THIS STARTED BUT IT STARTED IN THE LAST 30 DAYS
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2014 volkswagen Touareg?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 8 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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