VW Touran 1T (2003-2015): known problems and buying guide

A roomy family van with a few known weak spots: check the 2.0 TDI head, the DQ200 gearbox and the timing chain before you buy.

Updated 24 October 2026

All versions

Variant	Running cost per month	Median price	Listings	Fuel	Engine codes	Gearbox	Production years
1.6 TDI, 105 PS, 6-speed manual Research	€408	€5,990	510	Diesel	CAY	Manual (6)	2010–2015
1.4 TSI, 140 PS, 6-speed manual Research	€441	€6,500	311	Petrol	CTH	Manual (6)	2010–2015
1.2 TSI, 105 PS, 6-speed manual Research	€415	€6,600	249	Petrol	CBZ	Manual (6)	2010–2015
2.0 TDI, 140 PS, 6-speed manual Research	€425	€6,900	243	Diesel	BMM	Manual (6)	2010–2015
2.0 TDI, 140 PS, 6-speed dual-clutch Research	€446	€8,300	222	Diesel	BMM	Automatic (dual-clutch) (6)	2010–2015
1.6 TDI, 105 PS, 7-speed dual-clutch Research	€408	€6,990	200	Diesel	CAY	Automatic (dual-clutch) (7)	2010–2015
1.4 TSI, 140 PS, 7-speed dual-clutch Research	€434	€8,900	189	Petrol	CTH	Automatic (dual-clutch) (7)	2010–2015
2.0 TDI, 170 PS, 6-speed dual-clutch Research	€452	€7,500	71	Diesel	BMN	Automatic (dual-clutch) (6)	2010–2013

Years: 2003 to 2015. Facelifts in 2006 and 2010. CrossTouran from March 2007 to August 2010.
Reliability: 3/5. Breakdowns fall after 2006, but head and gearbox faults remain.
DIY: 2/5. Timing, gearbox and head work need a workshop.
Biggest risk: cracked cylinder heads on the 2.0 TDI (BKD, BMN), often announced by coolant loss.
Prefer: cars registered from 2007 on. ADAC breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles fall from 40.8 (2007) to 19.5 (2015).
Avoid: a 2.0 TDI that loses coolant with no leak found, and a 1.2 or 1.4 TSI with no proof that the timing chain and tensioner were replaced.

1.2 and 1.4 TSI single-charged (EA111, from about 2010): see the 1.2/1.4 TSI guide. The timing chain and tensioner are the Touran's main petrol fault.
1.4 TSI twincharger (140-170 PS): no common fault confirmed for this engine on the Touran.
1.6 and 2.0 TDI common rail (EA189, from 2010): see the 2.0 TDI guide. The EGR valve is a known fault.
1.9 and 2.0 TDI pump-injector (up to 2010): injectors wear at high mileage, and the 2.0 TDI head cracks.
6-speed DSG 02E (wet clutch): a 2009 software recall covers 2008-2009 builds.
7-speed DSG DQ200 (dry clutch): see the DQ200 guide.
Manual and 09G automatic: no common fault confirmed.

Issue	Affects	Typical km	Repair cost
Head cracks in the 2.0 TDI	2.0 TDI BKD (140 PS) and BMN (170 PS)	Not stated	No confirmed price
Pump injector faults	1.9 and 2.0 TDI pump-injector, up to 2010	Not stated	About 50,000 RUB per injector (Russia, year not stated)
Timing chain on 1.2 and 1.4 TSI	1.2 and 1.4 TSI (EA111) petrol	Not stated	See the 1.2/1.4 TSI guide
DQ200 gearbox faults	DQ200 7-speed, mainly cars built before about 2011-2012	Not stated	About 80,000 RUB for a reworked mechatronic (Russia, 2018)
DSG 02E recall in 2009	6-speed DSG 02E, built 09/2008 to 08/2009	Not stated	Free (software update)
Water in the footwell	All years; water box drains, sunroof drains, door seals	Not stated	No confirmed price
EGR valve faults	Diesels; ADAC breakdowns for 2005 and 2010-2014 cars	Not stated	No confirmed price
Springs, dampers and brake discs	All years; brake discs on newer cars	Not stated	Front brakes 510-650 EUR (Germany, 2026)

Ask when the coolant was last topped up. Check the level on a cold engine. Coolant gone with no visible leak points to a head crack until a pressure test says otherwise. Bad result: coolant loss, and no pressure test on record.
Drive from cold: pull away and shift through every gear. Judder or jerky shifts mean a DQ200 fault. A scanner check of the DSG adaptation values is the next step.
For 1.2 and 1.4 TSI, ask for proof that the timing chain, tensioner and guide rail were replaced. Bad result: no proof, so price the job in.
Ask a VW dealer to confirm the 2009 DSG software update is done. Bad result: no record.
Check for rough idle or lost power on a diesel. Both are typical of a sticking EGR valve. A scanner reads the fault.
On a pump-injector car with high mileage, ask for injector work records. Budget about 50,000 RUB per injector if none exist.
After rain, check the footwell carpet and smell for damp. Look at the water box drains under the windscreen. Wet carpet means water in the footwell.
Lift the car and check the springs, dampers and front wishbones. Broken springs, leaking dampers and rattling wishbones fail the TÜV.
Check brake discs for cracks. A front brake job costs 510-650 EUR at a brand workshop in Germany (2026).

Operational	€174
Workshop	€107
Fixed costs (tax, insurance)	€131
Total per month	€412
New-car depreciation (not included)	€74

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

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