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2017 Volkswagen Touareg

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Touareg.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg is a midsize SUV built on the VW Group’s longitudinal platform, equipped with a 6.0‑7.1 L engine and an eight‑speed automatic transmission, and it requires oil viscosities of 0W‑40, 5W‑30 or 5W‑40. It achieves EPA‑rated fuel economy of 17 mpg in the city, 23 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg combined. Owner complaint records show 24 total reports for the 2017 model, with engine problems accounting for the largest share and a single recall issued, placing its complaint volume near the historic low of nine complaints recorded in 2007 across the 2004‑2017 model years, indicating a mature reliability trajectory within the model’s two‑decade history.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.0-7.1OEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40OEM · verified

Lug nut torque133 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy17/23/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 03H115562. 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.

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

Tire sizeP255/55R18OEM · verified

Wheel / rim8.0; OPTIONAL: 9.0, 9.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	03H115562 alt 03H115441
Engine air filter	7P0129620A
Fuel filter	7P0919679
Spark plug	101905622
Battery	000915089H alt 000915089G
Front wiper blades	7P0998002
Serpentine belt	022145933P
Thermostat	03H121113E alt WHT000863
Cabin air filter	7P5819631

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	189 in
Overall width	76.4 in
Overall height	68.1 in
Wheelbase	113.8 in
Curb weight	4696 lb
Track (front / rear)	64.6 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 23 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

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.

5.9–7.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.90 sec — 2011 Hybrid

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

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.0-7.1 of 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 133 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

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Use Audi/VW part number G055540A2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	11.0
Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	7.4-9.0
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Engine Coolant	Use genuine VW G13 type coolant/antifreeze
Engine Coolant Capacity	15.8
Engine Oil	0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	96.0 inch lbs.; ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	133 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts	66.4 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-4-3-6-2-5
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm
Spark Plug Manufacturer	VW
Spark Plug Gap	0.031-0.035 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	4.00-5.00 oz

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish	Stamped on rotor

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180.0

148 ft. lbs

Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180.0

148 ft. lbs

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	48.0 inch lbs.	48 in
2	45.0

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	44.0 ft. lbs.	44 ft. lbs
2	+ 180 degrees. Replace with new bolt.	180 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Apply liquid locking fluid D197300A2 or equivalent under head of bolts before installing longer cylinder head bolts must be installed in the middle holes of the cylinder head. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1	11.0 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
2	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	90 degrees	90 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	44.0 ft. lbs.	44 ft. lbs
2	90.0

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	180.0

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 at 120,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 20,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Sunroof Assembly (inspect) · Suspension Shock or Strut (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Instrument Cluster Warning Indicator (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level)
Every 60,000 mi	Air Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
Every 80,000 mi	Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 120,000 mi	Spark Plugs (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.

In 2017, the Volkswagen Touareg received 24 complaints, a decline from the 44 complaints reported in 2016 but still above the 24 complaints of 2015, indicating a slight improvement in that year but not a sustained downward trend across the generation. The recall count fell to one in 2017 from two in 2016, the lowest recall count recorded for the model in the data set, suggesting that most major safety issues had been addressed by then. Investigations were zero in 2017, matching the zero investigations in 2015 and 2016, while the number of total safety bulletins (TSBs) dropped to 458 from 598 in 2016, the lowest TSB count in the decade. The top complaint categories for 2017 were Engine (14) and Unknown Or Other,Engine (3), with no crash or fire complaints reported. Overall, 2017 represents a point of relative improvement in complaints and recalls, making it a more attractive year to consider for purchase than earlier years in the same generation.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

458

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

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 24 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine14

Unknown Or Other,Engine3

Unknown Or Other,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Seats1

Service Brakes1

Power Train,Engine1

Unknown Or Other1

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V321000Unknown Or OtherReported 05/05/2021

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were… Remedy: Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 458 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

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.

Vehicles taking 6.0-7.1 Engine oil filter 03H115562 Engine air filter 7P0129620A Fuel filter 7P0919679 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 2017 Touareg take?

6.0-7.1 of 0W-40, 5W-30 OR 5W-40 Meeting VW specification 502.00, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Touareg have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the Touareg get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg.