Volkswagen Touareg 7L — Reliability

7L 2003–2010 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine 2.5 TDI V6 — 40/100 AVOID
Known Issues 1

Engine in this model

AVOID 40

2.5 TDI V6

2.5 TDI V6 (AKE/BAU)

Same engine as Audi 2.5 TDI. Camshaft wear destroys engine. Timing belt critical. Oil pump drive hex...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Camshaft lobe wear 2.5 TDI V6 critical 80,000 km – 150,000 km