2017 Volkswagen Touareg engine problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg — 79% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased a 2017 Volkswagen Touareg V6 in October 2023. A problem with the vehicle revealed itself right away. It was consuming too much oil. Oil splatter is present on the hood, the car doors, the back bumper and built up oil residue is present in both tailpipes. Oil has to be added in about…”
filed Jan 1, 2024
“The vehicle has an internal oil drain system that slowly leaks oil past the pistons into the combustion chamber of the engine causing the engine to burn oil. This is very dangerous when smoke exits the vehicle from the exhaust and into the air that could be inhaled by others. This same issue over…”
filed Aug 11, 2023
“Exhaust line for cylinders 4-6 developed crack immediately before catalytic converter. Problem has occurred in other Touaregs, there is even a recall for 2014 models. Crack allows exhaust to leak nearby air intake to cabin. Noticeable exhaust smell inside cabin, especially when stopped. No warning, just check engine…”
filed May 19, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
V1718062017813_24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
TT 13-20-01_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 18, 2026Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
TT 10-18-02_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 18, 2026Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
V1719012012855_81 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 4, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during…
VOS-26-21 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 27, 2026
Engine problems in other Touareg years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Touareg | 22 | 50% |
| 2015 Touareg | 14 | 58% |
| 2014 Touareg | 6 | 22% |
| 2013 Touareg | 4 | 13% |
| 2012 Touareg | 5 | 18% |
| 2010 Touareg | 7 | 28% |
| 2008 Touareg | 7 | 13% |
| 2006 Touareg | 2 | 5% |
| 2005 Touareg | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 Touareg | 7 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.