2015 Volkswagen Touareg Maintenance Schedule For USA
3.0L TDI Engine
Miles 10K

AdBlue®. Fluid: Check fluid level and add if necessary (3.0L TDI only)
Airbag system: Perform visual inspection
(Every 1 year regardless of mileage)

20K

30K

40K

50K

60K

70K

80K

90K

X

X

X

6,*

X

X

X

6,*

X

X

X

6,*

1, *

1, *

1, *

1, *

1, *

1, *

1, *

1, *

1, *

1, *

1, *

1, *

Air filter element and snow filter: Replace element and clean screen and housing
(Every 6 years regardless of mileage)

7, *
X

Battery: Check

X

7, *

X

X

X

Body: Visual inspection for corrosion
Brake pads: Check thickness and brake disc condition (front and rear)

100K 110K 120K

X

Brakes: Inspect brake system and shock absorber for leaks and damage, check
thickness of brake pads, brake disc condition front and rear. Look for contact
pattern and corrosion of brake discs, and check brake fluid level subject to
abrasion

X
X

Brake fluid and clutch unit: Change fluid (Every 3 years regardless of mileage
and every 2 years after)

X

X
X

X

4, *

X

X
X

4, *

X
X

X

4, *

X
X

4, *

X

4, *

Coolant level and frost protection: Check

X

X

X

CV joints: Check for leaks and damage

X

X

X

Diesel Particulate Filter: Perform after the first 120,000 miles or 120,000 miles
after a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) replacement. Check ash loading
according to manufacturer work procedure; Replace if necessary. NOTE: If DPF
replacement is not necessary, perform check every 20,000 miles thereafter until
replacement becomes necessary.

X

X

Door checks and mounting pins: Lubricate
Dust and pollen filter: Replace
(Every 2 years regardless of mileage)
Engine: Change oil and replace oil filter

2, *
X

X

X

2, *
X

X

2, *
X

X

X

2, *
X

X

2, *
X

X

2, *
X

X

Engine and engine compartment components: Check (from above) for leaks and
damage

X

X

X

Engine and engine compartment components: Check (from below) for leaks and
damage, check transmission, final drive, and drive shaft boots

X

X

X

Exhaust system: Check for leaks, damage and secure fittings

X

X

X

2015 Volkswagen Touareg Maintenance Schedule For USA
3.0L TDI Engine
Miles 10K

20K

30K

X

Fuel filter: Replace

40K

50K

X

60K

70K

X

80K

90K

X

100K 110K 120K

X

X

Headlights: Check adjustment

X

X

X

Interior lighting and glove box lights, cigarette lighter / power outlets, horn, and all
warning lamps: Check

X

X

X

Lighting: Front and rear lights, luggage compartment lighting, turn signals, hazard
warning lights: Check

X

X

X

Power steering: Check oil level

X

X

X

Rear window: Check cleaning nozzle functionality (if applicable)

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Ribbed belt: Check condition

X

X

X

X

X

X
X

Service interval display: Reset

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Service sticker: Enter the date of the next service on the service sticker and apply
to the driver's side door pillar

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Sunroof and panoramic sunroof: Check, clean, and lubricate (if applicable)
Sunroof: Open sunroof and check front water drains and clean if necessary
(if applicable)

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Test drive: Check braking, kickdown, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation
systems, air conditioning, handling, and parking brake

X

X

X

Tie rod ends: Check for excessive play and looseness, check boots

X

X

X

Tires: Check tread depth, condition, tire age, wear pattern and pressure of all
tires (including spare)
Tires: Rotate front to rear

X
X

Tire mobility kit: Check and observe expiration date on the tire filler bottle (Every
2 years regardless of mileage)

X

X
X

3, *

X

X
X

3, *

X

X
X

3, *

X

X
X

3, *

X

X
X

3, *

X
3, *

Tire mobility kit: Replace tire filler bottle
(Every 4 years regardless of mileage)

5, *

5, *

5, *

Underbody sealant: Inspect for damage

X

X

X

Windshield washers, headlight cleaning system, and wiper blades: Check for
damage and function, Check fluid level and add if necessary

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

2015 Volkswagen Touareg Maintenance Schedule For USA
3.0L TDI Engine
Miles 10K

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80K

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100K 110K 120K

* Carefree Maintenance Program - Time dependent items will be included in scheduled maintenance intervals if applicable
1. Every 1 year, regardless of mileage: Perform visual check of airbag system
2. Every 2 years, regardless of mileage: Dust and pollen filter: Replace (if applicable)
3. Every 2 years, regardless of mileage: Check and observe the date on the tire filler bottle in the tire mobility kit (if applicable)
4. At the 3 year mark, then every 2 years regardless of miles driven: Brake fluid and clutch unit: Replace fluid
5. Every 4 years, regardless of mileage: Replace tire filler bottle in tire mobility set (Observe expiration date)
6. At the 4 year mark, if the mileage is under 10,000 miles: AdBlue®: Change fluid
7. Every 6 years regardless of mileage: Air filter element and snow filter: Replace element and clean screen and housing ( if applicable )
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Posted: June 2014