I have had 2 Tregs and now have a 2016 with pano roofs, no issues. !st one was 6 yrs old no problem. Other models of VW have had many more issues.Leaking roof wouldn't be a determining factor in buying a TREG.

 

Thank you for the reply. I was a bit disappointed after digging deeper into the sunroof issue, I do realize it could be something that the more you dive into it, the more you think it’s a big issue when in fact it’s likely effecting a small amount of vehicle. The Touareg will still be our next vehicle and I’m quite excited to start the search!

 

We have owned our 2016 VW Touareg TDI Exec since DEC 2017. (We are the original owners as the vehicle sat on the local dealer’s lot waiting for the ‘fix’ before it could be sold.) Other than normal maintenance (cleaning and lubrication), performed once a year, we have had no other problems with the sunroof.

The sunroof will make both ‘groaning’ and ‘squeaking’ sounds when opening or closing, clearing indicating the need for maintenance. When the cleaning and lubrication is completed, the sunroof opens and closes without issue.

Also, we make sure to keep the sunroof closed when parked under trees which are dropping their leaves, or when parked in (or driving through) areas which are very dusty or otherwise have lots of debris in the air. This minimizes the amount of dirt and debris which can contaminate the sunroof tracks and drain tubes.

While I am certainly no expert on sunroofs, I have not heard of recurring issues with Touareg sunroofs. For us, the panoramic sunroof is a wonderful addition to the vehicle and well worth the minimal maintenance required to keep it operational.

Marty

 

Thank you, Marty. I really appreciate you (and all others) for taking the time to reply. My mom hasn’t had any issues with hers but she only has 20,000kms on it and it stays in their garage. I love the panoramic roofs and we currently have one in our F-150 (that fortunately hasn’t leaked yet). It really is a beautiful feature to have. I will plan to do regular maintenance on it and have watched some videos on how to clear out the drains which seems pretty straight forward.

Happy driving and stay safe!

 

IMO, most people who have sunroof and related drain issues, spent a lot of time with their roofs open and never clean the area\drains\etc. Like others have mentioned, regular upkeep should be sufficient to avoid any issues.

I have a '14 so I would not hesitate to approve your choice of getting a fixed '13+. I would also strongly suggest you resist the urge to mod it until the extended warranty runs out.

 

Thank you! And yes, one of the reasons we would be looking at one of these would be for the extended warranty so it would remain completely stock for a few years.

 

They're good cars. Lots of threads on them. Sunroof issues are prevalent in ANY car with a sunroof. Keep it clean and maintained.

 

I've had so many sunroofs I lost count and the only time I've ever had an issue was on a couple of newly acquired pre owned vehicles. Once I cleared them out I never had a problem.

 

Awesome... and you’ve got a couple E30’s! Such fun, raw, driving experiences... I love mine!

 

I've had at least one for the last 20+ years and I'll probably be buried in my cabrio. The thing is I now wrestle with whether to take it out or drive the TDi. Problems problems lol

im also half Canadian. Get up there often....when there's a crossable border