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2015 Volkswagen Touareg

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Touareg.

Body SUV

The 2015 Volkswagen Touareg is a midsize SUV engineered with a 7.2-quart oil capacity and factory-approved viscosity options of 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40. Within the model’s complaint history spanning 2004 to 2017, this year recorded 24 total owner complaints and 2 recalls, with the engine being the top concern area—a figure that sits far closer to the low of 9 complaints in 2007 than the peak of 231 in 2004, signaling a relatively mature and sorted phase in the Touareg’s reliability arc.

Model year201920182017201620152014201320122011

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Battery group and CCA will vary by model options and region. Refer to the appropriate service information. · Battery group and CCA will vary by model options and region. Refer to the appropriate service information. CCA battery, OE oil filter 06D115475. 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 Battery group and CCA will vary by model options and region. Refer to the appropriate service information. · Battery group and CCA will vary by model options and region. Refer to the appropriate service information. CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP265/50R19OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06D115475 alt 03H115562
Engine air filter7P0129620A
Fuel filter7P0919679 alt 7P6127177A
Spark plug101905622 alt 101905611G
Battery000915089BE alt 000915089BD
Front wiper blades7P0998002
Serpentine belt06E903137AB alt 06E903137S
Thermostat03H121113E alt WHT000863
Cabin air filter7P5819631

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189 in
Overall width76.4 in
Overall height68.1 in
Wheelbase113.8 in
Curb weight4974 lb
Track (front / rear)64.6 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

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.

7.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.00 sec — 2015 TDI Executive
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015TDI Executive 3.0L Turbo Diesel V67.00 sec15.40 sec240 hpAWD
2016V6 Lux 3.6L V67.80 sec15.90 sec280 hpAWD
2013TDI Executive 3.0L Turbo Diesel V66.90 sec15.40 sec240 hpAWD
2013TDI Lux 3.0L Turbo Diesel V66.90 sec15.30 sec240 hpAWD
2011Hybrid 3.0L Supercharger V6 + Elec 34-kW 1.7-kWh5.90 sec14.50 sec380 hpAWD
2011Hybrid 3.0L Supercharger V6 + Elec 34-kW 1.7-kWh5.90 sec380 hpAWD
2011TDI Executive 3.0L Turbo Diesel V66.90 sec15.90 sec225 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.2 qt of 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 22.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-3-6-2-5. 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

Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine CoolantVW G13 coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity10.5
Engine CoolantVW G13 coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity15.8
Engine CoolantVW G13 coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity15.8
Engine CoolantUse genuine VW G13 type coolant/antifreeze

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs84 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsSupercharger: 14.7 ft-lbs, lower: 7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 7.4 ft/lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts1st step:
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Transfer Case Fill Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub369 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub Bearing Housing BoltsInstall a new nut. ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub369 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Housing BoltsInstall a new nut. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-3-6-2-5
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerVolkswagen
Spark Plug Gap- in
Spark Plug Torque- ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.40-5.07 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity28.16-31.68 lbs

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)80
Residual Pressure62 - min pressure after 10 min. psi
Engine Compression159

Brakes

Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 199; Rear: 22 /; Rear: 22
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementRear: 1.023
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: 8.307

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
190
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat bolt head washers and threads with clean engine oil

130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat bolt head washers and threads with clean engine oil

126.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat bolt head washers and threads with clean engine oil

111.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
222.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees90 degrees
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1install by hand, step 211 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1tighten all bolts by hand, step 27 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1tighten all bolts by hand, step 211 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18022 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; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Diesel Particulate Filter (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 50,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 60,000 miAir Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miDiesel 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 2015 Touareg sits in the middle of the second generation (20112017) with 24 complaints, two recalls, zero investigations, and 720 TSBs — a notable drop from the 963–981 TSBs seen in 2012–2014 and the 44-complaint spike in 2016. Complaints across the generation generally ranged from 16 to 30 until 2016's outlier, while recalls held steady at two to four per year and investigations tapered to zero after 2014. The leading complaint category for 2015 is Engine with 12 reports, followed by Forward Collision Avoidance and Tires at two each; the data does not specify root causes for any category. Crash and fire complaints are both zero for the target year. The declining TSB count suggests the platform was maturing, and the absence of investigations aligns with the cleaner 2017 close-out. This is a good year to buy relative to the generation, offering below-average complaint volume, no open investigations, and a stabilizing technical service trend.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
720
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
24
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 24 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine12
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Forward Collision Avoidance,Lane Departure2
Tires2
Engine & Engine Cooling1
Unknown Or Other,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Structure,Engine1
Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V329000Unknown Or OtherReported 16/05/2018

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI… Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began…

16V170000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And LinkagesReported 24/03/2016

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Touareg vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a securing clip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to… Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly to verify the presence of the securing clip and install any missing securing clips, free of…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 720 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TT 10-18-02_22026-06-18EngineLubricating engine components before reassembly.
TT 13-20-01_32026-06-18EngineInstruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
V6919012010479_172026-06-11Air BagsInquiries
V1719012012855_812026-06-04EngineVolkswagen Engine Oil Standards
VOS-26-212026-03-27EngineThis 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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 Touareg take?

7.2 qt of 0W-40, 5W-30 OR 5W-40 Meeting VW specification 502.00, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Touareg have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.