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Used Volkswagen Touran II: the buying guide

MPV · since 2015 · Petrol, Diesel

✓ 25 sources cited · updated on 13 October 2026

Good choice, check first
Reliability
4.0/5
Estimated monthly cost
€482/month
Indicative prices
€13,500 – €48,678

4 known faults

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Volkswagen Touran II, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Good choice, check first

MPV on the MQB platform, rated 5 stars by Euro NCAP in 2015, with 834 L of boot space in 5-seat configuration according to Volkswagen documentation. The documented points to watch are the DSG7 gearbox (clutches, mechatronics unit), the emissions systems of the TDI engines, and a recall for airbags and seatbelt pretensioners on cars built in 2016-2017. A service history and an extended gearbox test drive are essential.

Reliability
4.0/5
Indicative prices
€13,500 – €48,678
Monthly cost
€482
Euro NCAP
5/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: 1.5 TSI EVO 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG6.

  • 1.4 TSI 150

    Petrol · Manual · 150 hp · Crit'Air 1

    1.4 TSI of 150 hp, part of the 2015-2021 range according to Fiches-auto.

  • 1.5 TSI EVO 150 DSG7

    ✓ Recommended

    Petrol · Automatic · 150 hp · 5.5 L/100 km · 117 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1

    1.5 TSI EVO of 150 hp with DSG7 gearbox. CarVerif prefers this engine with a complete history, ideally with a manual gearbox to avoid the DSG7 risk.

    Engine: Volkswagen 1.5 TSI / eTSI (EA211 evo)

    Verdict on this engine: Excellent choice

  • 1.6 TDI 115 DSG7

    Diesel · Automatic · 115 hp · Crit'Air 2

    1.6 TDI of 115 hp with DSG7 gearbox. CarVerif advises against this combination without invoices or if symptoms appear during the test drive.

    Engine: Volkswagen 1.6 TDI (EA288)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • 2.0 TDI 150 DSG6

    ✓ Recommended

    Diesel · Automatic · 150 hp · 4.7 L/100 km · 121 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 2

    2.0 TDI of 150 hp with DSG6 gearbox, sold from 2015.

    Engine: Volkswagen 2.0 TDI (EA288 and EA288 evo)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • 2.0 TDI 190 DSG6

    Diesel · Automatic · 190 hp · Crit'Air 2

    2.0 TDI of 190 hp, only with the DSG6 gearbox according to Fiches-auto.

    Engine: Volkswagen 2.0 TDI (EA288 and EA288 evo)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

Market prices

€13,500 – €48,678

Indicative range: 2015 to 2026, yearly medians of 331 online listings collected by AutoUncle (years with at least 3 listings).

Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Known faults

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

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

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

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

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Volkswagen Touran”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Fuel or electricity€135
Insurance€71
Maintenance€37
Depreciation€239
Total per month€482

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
  • Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
  • Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Fuel (petrol)€135

1.5 TSI EVO 150 DSG7 version: combined consumption of 5.5 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.

5.5 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €135

Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.

Insurance€71

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Maintenance€37

Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.

Depreciation€239

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • DSG7: test drive when cold and then when warm, including low-speed manoeuvres, to detect jerking, noises or a switch to limp mode.
  • Ask for the DSG gearbox service invoices and have the fault codes read before buying.
  • TDI: check that there is no engine warning light or AdBlue alert, and review the history of the EGR valve and particulate filter.
  • 1.5 TSI EVO: start the engine cold and drive for a few minutes to detect any stuttering.
  • Car built in 2016-2017: have a dealership check, using the VIN, that the airbag and pretensioner recall has been carried out.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Has the DSG gearbox been repaired (clutch, mechatronics unit)? Do you have the invoices?
  • Has the vehicle had AdBlue alerts or work on the EGR valve or particulate filter?
  • Have the manufacturer recalls, including the airbag and pretensioner recall, been carried out?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Alternatives

Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

Renault Scénic

IV · 2016–2022

Buy with care
Price
€7,890 – €17,439
Reliability
3.5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

Renault Espace

V · 2015–2023

Buy with care
Price
€11,400 – €31,000
Reliability
3.5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

Peugeot 5008

II · 2017–2024

Extra caution
Price
€13,100 – €27,000
Reliability
2/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

Photo: M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de

Dacia Lodgy

I · 2012–2022

Good choice, check first
Price
€5,990 – €16,490
Reliability
4/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Volkswagen Touran II (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Euro NCAP rating of the Touran II?

5 stars in September 2015, with 88% for adults, 89% for children, 71% for pedestrians and 76% for safety assist systems, according to the specialist press.

What is the boot capacity of the Touran II?

834 litres in 5-seat configuration, 137 litres in 7-seat configuration with the third row in place, and up to 1,857 litres at maximum, according to Volkswagen documentation for the 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7.

Is the Touran's DSG7 gearbox reliable?

It is its main cited weak point: owners report faulty clutches and mechatronics units, and CarVerif advises a test drive when warm and service invoices.

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