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2010 Volkswagen Touareg

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Touareg.

Body SUV

The 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is a midsize SUV built on Volkswagen’s contemporary platform and powered by a V‑configured engine that requires 8.8 qt of oil, with recommended viscosities ranging from 5W‑30 to 0W‑40. In the broader 2004‑2017 complaint record the model’s year sits comfortably between the early‑year spike of 231 complaints in 2004 and the low point of just nine complaints in 2007, reflecting a relatively moderate reliability profile for 2010. Owner feedback for this generation records a total of 25 complaints, most frequently centered on the fuel and propulsion system, and the model has been subject to a single recall. Consequently, researchers can view the 2010 Touareg as a generally dependable iteration within a lineage that has shown both peaks and troughs in issue frequency.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2010

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity8.8 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 / 5W-40 / 0W-40 APIOEM · 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 95R Diesel · 850 Diesel CCA battery, OE oil filter 059115441K. 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 95R Diesel · 850 Diesel CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnBACKUPOEM · verified

Tire sizeP255-60R17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	059115441K alt 057115561M
Engine air filter	7L0129620A alt 7L0129620
Fuel filter	7L6919679D alt 7L6127434C
Spark plug	101905622
Battery	000915089H alt 000915089BE
Front wiper blades	7L6955425E
Serpentine belt	059903137T alt 022145933P
Thermostat	059121139A alt 03H121113D
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	5304 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.

7.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.90 sec — 2010 TDI

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2010	TDI 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	7.90 sec	16.00 sec	225 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
2008	V8 4.2L V8	6.90 sec	15.20 sec	350 hp	AWD
2007	V6 3.6L V6	7.60 sec	15.80 sec	280 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
2004	V10 TDI 5.0L Turbo Diesel V10	6.20 sec	14.70 sec	310 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 8.8 qt of 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 0W-40 API 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 1-2-3-4-5-6. 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 · API · 0W-40
Engine Oil Capacity	8.8 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	M8 nuts: 18 ft-lbs, M10 nuts: 30 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	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
Front Wheel Hub	369 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	369 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.43-2.45 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	4.30-5.00 oz
Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.75-2.00 lbs
Oil Group	PAG

Service checks

Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20-23 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	81.0 psi
Residual Pressure	58.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	178
Injector Primary Resistance	1.0
Engine Compression	160

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH BREMBO
Torque to Knuckle	199 ft-lbs / 133 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Brake Application	WITH BREMBO
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.26 in / 1.34 in / 1.1 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.26 in / 1.34 in / 1.1 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.181 in / 1.26 in / 1.02 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

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

6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

6 ft. lbs

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

4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45

4 ft. lbs

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

37 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

37 ft. lbs

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

29 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

29 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 4 stages

1	26 ft. lbs.	26 ft. lbs
2	44 ft. lbs.	44 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	90 degrees; Do not re-use old bolts.	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	11 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
2	22 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
3	turn 180 degrees using a ratchet; Apply liquid locking fluid-D 197 300 A2 sealant under head of bolts before installing the longer cylinder head bolts must be installed in the middle holes of the cylinder head.	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

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

44 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180

22 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 every 10,000 mi.

Every 5,000 mi	Diesel Emissions Fluid (inspect fluid level)
Every 9,300 mi	Brake Linings (inspect)
Every 10,000 mi	Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 20,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Diesel Particulate Filter (inspect) · Fuel Filter Water Separator (drain) · Suspension Shock or Strut (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Drive Axle Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 60,000 mi	Air Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
At 110,000 mi	Timing Belt (replace)
At 120,000 mi	Diesel Particulate Filter (inspect)

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 first-generation Touareg saw a dramatic decline in complaints, from 231 in 2004 to just 9 in 2007, suggesting early issues were largely resolved. The 2010 model year, as the final year of that generation, recorded fuel/propulsion system as its top complaint area with 10 reports, alongside a single crash and fire incident. By contrast, the second generation (2011 onward) began with low complaint numbers but a sharp rise in technical service bulletins, peaking at 981 in 2013. This pattern implies the 2010 Touareg may have benefited from the first generation's maturity, yet the specific fuel system complaints remain a concern. A pre-purchase inspection focused on the fuel and propulsion systems is strongly recommended.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

707

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 1 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

’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 25 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System10

Fuel System, Diesel,Engine2

Unknown Or Other,Engine1

Air Bags,Unknown Or Other1

Electrical System,Service Brakes1

Unknown Or Other1

Engine1

Engine & Engine Cooling,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 707 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TT 10-18-02_2	2026-06-18	Engine	Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
TT 13-20-01_3	2026-06-18	Engine	Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
V6919012010479_17	2026-06-11	Air Bags	Inquiries
V1719012012855_81	2026-06-04	Engine	Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
VOS-26-21	2026-03-27	Engine	This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the…

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

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 95R battery Vehicles taking 8.8 qt Engine oil filter 059115441K Engine air filter 7L0129620A Fuel filter 7L6919679D Spark plug 101905622

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2010 Touareg take?

8.8 qt of 5W-30 , 5W-40 API, OR 0W-40- MEETING VW SPECIFICATION VW50700, per the factory manual.

Does the 2010 Touareg have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.