Volkswagen Touareg 7L — Reliability

7L 2004–2010 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine 3.0 V6 TDI (EA896 / EA897) — 68/100 ACCEPTABLE
Known Issues 6

Engine in this model

ACCEPTABLE 68

3.0 V6 TDI (EA896 / EA897)

3.0L V6 TDI

Audi's 3.0 V6 TDI (EA896 2004-2010, EA897 from 2010) in the A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5 and Q7, the VW To...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Timing chain stretch and tensioner wear (rear-mounted chains) 3.0 V6 TDI (EA896 / EA897) high 168,000 km – 300,000 km
Camshaft wear (EA897, about 2014-2017: CRT, CZV, CUE, CVM) 3.0 V6 TDI (EA896 / EA897) high 60,000 km – 150,000 km
EGR valve and DPF clogging (short trips) 3.0 V6 TDI (EA896 / EA897) moderate —
AdBlue (SCR) system faults on Euro 6 engines (2014 on) 3.0 V6 TDI (EA896 / EA897) moderate —
Intake swirl flaps sticking 3.0 V6 TDI (EA896 / EA897) moderate —
Oil can enter the brake booster (2013 Q7 TDI recall) 3.0 V6 TDI (EA896 / EA897) minor —