2017 Volkswagen

Touareg

Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Volkswagen Touareg: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain: All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission: Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 280
Power to weight: 0.060 hp/lb
Axle ratio: 3.70
Cyl: 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system: NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $3,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂: 462 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score: 4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 5/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified: No

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 189 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width: 76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height: 68 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase: 114 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight: 4,696 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 1
Owner complaints: 24

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ENGINE58%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER18%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE3%
POWER TRAIN3%
SEATS3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 33 total.

Volkswagen Touareg: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain: 4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance: 3 yr / 36k mi
Maintenance: 2 yr / 20k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.