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2007 Volkswagen Touareg

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Touareg.

Body SUV

The 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is a midsize SUV built on VW’s dedicated off‑road platform and powered by a drivetrain that requires a generous 12.0‑quart oil capacity, typically filled with 5W‑30 or 5W‑40 viscosity fluid. Its engineering focus on robust engine durability is reflected in the low incidence of owner complaints—just nine reports for the entire 2004‑2017 model span, the fewest of any year and well below the 231 complaints recorded in the launch year 2004. Despite three recalls recorded for the model line, the 2007 iteration sits at the bottom of the reliability curve, indicating a comparatively dependable year in the Touareg’s history.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2007

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity12.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 / 5W-40OEM · verified

Lug nut torque118 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 760 CCA battery, OE oil filter 07Z115562. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 760 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnUPOEM · verified

Tire size255-60R17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	07Z115562 alt 07Z115441E
Engine air filter	7L0129620A alt 7L0129620
Fuel filter	7L6919679D alt 7L6127434A
Spark plug	101905622 alt 101905621B
Battery	000915089BE alt 000915089K
Front wiper blades	7L0998002A
Serpentine belt	070903327D alt 079903137AA
Thermostat	03H121113D alt 079121119C
Cabin air filter	7E0819631

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	187 in
Overall width	76 in
Overall height	68.1 in
Wheelbase	111.8 in
Curb weight	5086 lb
Track (front / rear)	64.6 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	52/48

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Touareg of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.60 sec — 2007 V6

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2007	V6 3.6L V6	7.60 sec	15.80 sec	280 hp	AWD
2008	V8 4.2L V8	6.90 sec	15.20 sec	350 hp	AWD
2005	V10 TDI 4.9L V10	6.30 sec	14.60 sec	310 hp	AWD
2005	V6 3.2L V6	9.80 sec	17.30 sec	240 hp	AWD
2009	TDI 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	7.80 sec	15.90 sec	225 hp	AWD
2009	TDI 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	7.90 sec	16.10 sec	225 hp	AWD
2004	V10 TDI 5.0L Turbo Diesel V10	6.20 sec	14.70 sec	310 hp	AWD
2004	V10 TDI 5.0L Turbo Diesel V10	6.30 sec	14.80 sec	310 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 12.0 qt of 5W-30 / 5W-40 engine oil, CONTACT DEALER FOR CORRECT LUBRICANT in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 118 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	CONTACT DEALER FOR CORRECT LUBRICANT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.1 Pints
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.6 Pints
Engine Coolant	USE G012ABG-A1 COOLANT
Engine Oil	5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	12.0 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	96 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	M8 nuts: 18 ft-lbs, M10 nuts: 30 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18.4 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	6.6 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	96 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	118 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-5-3-6-2-4

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	With dual zone climatic, 1.54-1.65; with four zone climatic, 2.31-2.42. lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	With dual zone climatic, 6.41-7.08; with four zone climatic, 10.12. oz
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	760 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	93

Service checks

Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188 °F
Pressure Test	---- psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	---- psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	----- °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)	58.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	51.0 psi

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH-FN 3
Torque Caliper to Bracket	18 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	199 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Brake Application	WITH-FN 3
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.161 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.161 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.004 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45

4 ft. lbs

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

6 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

29 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

29 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

44 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

22 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

74 ft. lbs., step 2: 180

74 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	11 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
2	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
3	turn 180

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	26 ft. lbs.	26 ft. lbs
2	44 ft. lbs.	44 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees.	90 degrees
4	90 degrees.	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	44 ft. lbs.	44 ft. lbs
3	180 degrees.	180 degrees
4	180 degrees.	180 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

44 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

22 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

37 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

37 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., step 2: 22

15 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180

22 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

26 ft. lbs., Step 2: 48 ft. lbs., Step 3: 108

26 ft. lbs

Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

6 ft. lbs

Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

29 ft. lbs., Step 2: 65

29 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

At 5,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter Water Separator (drain)
Every 5,000 mi	Brake System (inspect)
Every 10,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter Water Separator (drain) · Neutral Safety Switch (test)
At 20,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter Water Separator (drain)
Every 20,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Active Suspension System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Exterior Lighting (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 mi	Diesel Particulate Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2007 Volkswagen Touareg stands out as a notably quiet year within its generation, recording just 9 complaints—a dramatic drop from 231 in 2004 and 37 in 2006, and far lower than the 16–44 complaints seen in later model years from 2011 onward. While it carries 3 recalls, this is only one more than the 2006 model and matches the generation’s typical range, and the absence of any investigations suggests no systemic safety probes were triggered. The top complaint areas—engine and fuel/propulsion system—are based on only a handful of reports, and the vehicle had zero fire or crash complaints. The steady rise in TSBs to 362 reflects normal technical documentation accumulation rather than a spike in defects. Overall, the 2007 Touareg sits at a low point in the complaint trend before later years saw renewed issues, making it a relatively solid choice within this generation.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

362

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 9 complaints on record, top 6 components.

Engine3

Fuel/Propulsion System2

Service Brakes1

Seat Belts1

Power Train1

Visibility1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V151000Fuel System, GasolineReported 08/03/2017

Volkswagen Group of America Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Touareg vehicles. The fuel filter flange may crack and allow fuel to leak out. Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel filter flange if cracks are found. A protective cover will be applied to the fuel filter to prevent…

17V583000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 20/09/2017

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Touareg vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel filter flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak. Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel filter flange for cracks, replacing the flange if cracks are found. If no cracks are found, a protective cover…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 362 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
V171901201285565	2023-08-21	Engine And Engine Cooling	Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
V171901201285562	2023-05-30	Engine And Engine Cooling	Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
V171901201285560	2023-04-24	Engine And Engine Cooling	Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
SM 77-2022	2022-12-12	Equipment	This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the…
V941901201152119	2022-12-12	Equipment	Update model year applicability to include 2023.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 49 battery Vehicles taking 12.0 qt Engine oil filter 07Z115562 Engine air filter 7L0129620A Fuel filter 7L6919679D Spark plug 101905622

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Touareg take?

12.0 qt of 5W-30 OR 5W-40 MEETING VW SPECIFICATION VW50501, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Touareg have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

2007 Volkswagen Touareg

Quick specs

Fitment & sizes

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Full specifications

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Performance & power Independent road tests

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Lubricants & capacities

Engine torques

Chassis torques

Ignition

Battery & A/C

Service checks

Brakes

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Common OBD-II trouble codes

VIN tools

Vehicles with shared specs

Reference guides

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