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Volkswagen Touran II faults

4 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
4.0/5

4 known faults

1.4 TSI 150

  1. Recall: airbag and seatbelt pretensioner

    Manufacturer recall

    Touran cars built between 8 July 2016 and 6 February 2017 have been recalled: a different mixture in the igniter may prevent the driver or passenger airbag or the seatbelt pretensioner from deploying in an accident. What Car? also reports a manufacturing defect in the airbag and pretensioner; the check is carried out by VIN at a dealership.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.4 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI EVO 150 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG6, 2.0 TDI 190 DSG6
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.5 TSI EVO 150 DSG7

  1. DSG7 gearbox: clutches and mechatronics unit

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The DSG7 gearbox is the point most often cited on the Touran: jerking, noises and safety shutdowns, especially on versions with dry clutches. The owner of a 2017 1.6 TDI 115 DSG7 reports a failed clutch at 50,000 km, and another report mentions replacement of the mechatronics unit. CarVerif advises testing the gearbox when warm and refusing a car that jerks.

    Versions
    1.5 TSI EVO 150 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Recall: airbag and seatbelt pretensioner

    Manufacturer recall

    Touran cars built between 8 July 2016 and 6 February 2017 have been recalled: a different mixture in the igniter may prevent the driver or passenger airbag or the seatbelt pretensioner from deploying in an accident. What Car? also reports a manufacturing defect in the airbag and pretensioner; the check is carried out by VIN at a dealership.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.4 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI EVO 150 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG6, 2.0 TDI 190 DSG6
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Cold stuttering on the 1.5 TSI EVO

    Severity 1/3 · Annoying

    Volkswagen acknowledged hesitation when cold on the 1.5 TSI EVO and issued a software update in 2020. According to Honest John, some owners continue to report problems; Au7o describes jerking at low acceleration on 2019-2023 Touran 1.5 TSI EVOs, noting that the updates improve the situation without always eliminating the fault.

    Versions
    1.5 TSI EVO 150 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.6 TDI 115 DSG7

  1. DSG7 gearbox: clutches and mechatronics unit

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    The DSG7 gearbox is the point most often cited on the Touran: jerking, noises and safety shutdowns, especially on versions with dry clutches. The owner of a 2017 1.6 TDI 115 DSG7 reports a failed clutch at 50,000 km, and another report mentions replacement of the mechatronics unit. CarVerif advises testing the gearbox when warm and refusing a car that jerks.

    Versions
    1.5 TSI EVO 150 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115 DSG7
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. TDI emissions: EGR, particulate filter, AdBlue

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    CarVerif recommends checking the EGR valve, the particulate filter and the AdBlue system on Touran TDIs. Owners of the 1.6 TDI cite problems with the EGR valve, the EGR cooler and the injectors.

    Versions
    1.6 TDI 115 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG6, 2.0 TDI 190 DSG6
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  3. Recall: airbag and seatbelt pretensioner

    Manufacturer recall

    Touran cars built between 8 July 2016 and 6 February 2017 have been recalled: a different mixture in the igniter may prevent the driver or passenger airbag or the seatbelt pretensioner from deploying in an accident. What Car? also reports a manufacturing defect in the airbag and pretensioner; the check is carried out by VIN at a dealership.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.4 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI EVO 150 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG6, 2.0 TDI 190 DSG6
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

2.0 TDI 150 DSG6

  1. TDI emissions: EGR, particulate filter, AdBlue

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    CarVerif recommends checking the EGR valve, the particulate filter and the AdBlue system on Touran TDIs. Owners of the 1.6 TDI cite problems with the EGR valve, the EGR cooler and the injectors.

    Versions
    1.6 TDI 115 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG6, 2.0 TDI 190 DSG6
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Recall: airbag and seatbelt pretensioner

    Manufacturer recall

    Touran cars built between 8 July 2016 and 6 February 2017 have been recalled: a different mixture in the igniter may prevent the driver or passenger airbag or the seatbelt pretensioner from deploying in an accident. What Car? also reports a manufacturing defect in the airbag and pretensioner; the check is carried out by VIN at a dealership.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.4 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI EVO 150 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG6, 2.0 TDI 190 DSG6
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

2.0 TDI 190 DSG6

  1. TDI emissions: EGR, particulate filter, AdBlue

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    CarVerif recommends checking the EGR valve, the particulate filter and the AdBlue system on Touran TDIs. Owners of the 1.6 TDI cite problems with the EGR valve, the EGR cooler and the injectors.

    Versions
    1.6 TDI 115 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG6, 2.0 TDI 190 DSG6
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Recall: airbag and seatbelt pretensioner

    Manufacturer recall

    Touran cars built between 8 July 2016 and 6 February 2017 have been recalled: a different mixture in the igniter may prevent the driver or passenger airbag or the seatbelt pretensioner from deploying in an accident. What Car? also reports a manufacturing defect in the airbag and pretensioner; the check is carried out by VIN at a dealership.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.4 TSI 150, 1.5 TSI EVO 150 DSG7, 1.6 TDI 115 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG6, 2.0 TDI 190 DSG6
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

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