2007 Volkswagen Touareg - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2007 Volkswagen Touareg belongs to a Volkswagen Touareg lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 6 model years, from 2005 to 2012. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion Touareg entirely. It is configured as 4-wheel or all-wheel drive with an automatic (s6). The 2007 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2005) and later (2012) Touareg model years also documented.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 4 brake fluid, G13/G12++ battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 12 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 89 ft-lb.
There are 3 safety recalls on record; one covers: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 14,416 MY 2007-2009 TOUAREG VEHICLES. THE FASTENING STRUTS ON THE ROOF EDGE SPOILER CAN CRACK, CAUSING THE SPOILER TO BECOME.... Its overall reliability signal is rated "Excellent" based on aggregated complaint and crash data.
Estimated annual charging cost runs near $3,600.
Quick Specs
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $3,600 |
| Coolant | G13/G12++ |
| Open recalls on record | 3 |
| Technical service bulletins | 140 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.