SuspensionHigh
Air suspension leaks and compressor failure
- Typically appears
- 70,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Cycle the ride height settings and listen to the compressor
2018 Volkswagen Touareg problems
A 2018 Volkswagen Touareg is now 8 years old, so an average example has covered around 108,000 miles. This is the first model year of the generation · early-build cars carry the highest share of teething faults and the most recall activity, so check the service history for completed recall work. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2018 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2018 Volkswagen Touareg is 8 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 108,000 miles. At that mileage 3 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2018 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~108k miles an average 2018 car has covered.
EngineHigh
EGR cooler and DPF faults on short journey cars
- Typically appears
- 80,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check the service history for short trip use and run it hot
BrakesMedium
Warped discs from towing use
- Typically appears
- 40,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Brake firmly from speed and feel for pedal pulsing
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
ElectricalMedium
Innovision cockpit screen faults
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Test the full width display and all haptic controls
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Is the Touareg a good used buy?
Yes when it has motorway miles and full history.
What to avoid?
Low mileage urban cars with clogged DPFs.
Any towing checks?
Look for a towbar and check the brakes and gearbox oil history.