Volkswagen Touran - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the VW Touran

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the VW Touran, for which Volkswagen has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your VW Touran. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your VW Touran have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN
Tip: Reliability of the VW Touran

Latest Touran’s Issues in the EU

All Touran’s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

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Latest Touran’s Issues in the UK

VW TOURAN (2019) – THE WALL THICKNESS OF THE FUEL TANK
on 18/12/2019
VW TOURAN (10/10/2019 – 11/10/2019) RECALL: Problem description: The specified wall thickness of the fuel tank can in some places fall below the threshold.
VW TOURAN (2018 – 2019) – TOO LITTLE TORQUE PROVIDED BY THE ENGINE
on 08/08/2019
VW TOURAN (09/10/2018 – 28/05/2019) RECALL: Problem description: Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.
VW TOURAN (2015 – 2018) – A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE LED MODULE OF THE PANORAMA SUN ROOF CAN OCCUR
on 28/11/2018
VW TOURAN (01/04/2015 – 31/07/2018) RECALL: Possible short circuit in LED lighting module of the panoramic roof.