Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 Touareg.
The 2018 Volkswagen Touareg arrives after a long stretch of model years that saw complaint levels ranging from a peak of 231 in 2004 to a low of just nine in 2007, placing the 2018 edition within a period of generally improving consumer satisfaction. With the 2004 peak marking the most challenging year for the series and the 2007 low indicating a significant drop in reported issues, the 2018 model can be seen as part of a trend toward greater reliability. This historical context suggests that the 2018 Touareg benefits from the lessons learned in earlier years, offering a more dependable driving experience for researchers examining the evolution of Volkswagen’s midsize SUV line.
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.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | V6 Lux 3.6L V6 | 7.80 sec | 15.90 sec | 280 hp | AWD |
| 2015 | TDI Executive 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 | 7.00 sec | 15.40 sec | 240 hp | AWD |
| 2013 | TDI Executive 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 | 6.90 sec | 15.40 sec | 240 hp | AWD |
| 2013 | TDI Lux 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 | 6.90 sec | 15.30 sec | 240 hp | AWD |
| 2011 | Hybrid 3.0L Supercharger V6 + Elec 34-kW 1.7-kWh | 5.90 sec | 14.50 sec | 380 hp | AWD |
| 2011 | Hybrid 3.0L Supercharger V6 + Elec 34-kW 1.7-kWh | 5.90 sec | — | 380 hp | AWD |
| 2011 | TDI Executive 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 | 6.90 sec | 15.90 sec | 225 hp | AWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 1 of 1 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM 33-2019 | 2019-03-27 | Equipment | The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
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