Volkswagen Touareg: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2004 - 2018)

From 2007 to 2018 all Volkswagen Touareg's have a timing chain and interference engine.

From 2004 to 2006 the 3.2L, 4.9L and 5.0L Volkswagen Touaregs have timing chains while the 4.2L has a timing belt. All are interference engines.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Volkswagen Touareg.

Volkswagen Touareg Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2007 - 2018	All	Timing Chain	Interference
2004 - 2006	3.2L, 4.9L, 5.0L	Timing Chain	Interference
2004 - 2006	4.2L	Timing Belt	Interference

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2018 Volkswagen Touareg - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Volkswagen Touareg models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2018 Volkswagen Touareg Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2017 Volkswagen Touareg - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Volkswagen Touareg models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2017 Volkswagen Touareg Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.6L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2016 Volkswagen Touareg - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Volkswagen Touareg models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2016 Volkswagen Touareg Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.6L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2015 Volkswagen Touareg - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Volkswagen Touareg models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2015 Volkswagen Touareg Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.6L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Hybrid Supercharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2014 Volkswagen Touareg - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Volkswagen Touareg models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2014 Volkswagen Touareg Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.6L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Hybrid Supercharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2013 Volkswagen Touareg - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Volkswagen Touareg models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2013 Volkswagen Touareg Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.6L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Hybrid Supercharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2012 Volkswagen Touareg - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Volkswagen Touareg models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2012 Volkswagen Touareg Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.6L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Hybrid Supercharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2011 Volkswagen Touareg - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Volkswagen Touareg models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2011 Volkswagen Touareg Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.6L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Hybrid Supercharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2010 Volkswagen Touareg - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Volkswagen Touareg models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2010 Volkswagen Touareg Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.6L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2009 Volkswagen Touareg - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Volkswagen Touareg models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2009 Volkswagen Touareg Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.6L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2008 Volkswagen Touareg - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Volkswagen Touareg models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2008 Volkswagen Touareg Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.6L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2007 Volkswagen Touareg - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Volkswagen Touareg models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2007 Volkswagen Touareg Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.2L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
5.0L V10 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L V6 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2006 Volkswagen Touareg - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 3.2L and 5.0L 2006 Volkswagen Touareg models have a timing chain and an interference engine. The 4.2L 2006 Volkswagen Touareg models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2006 Volkswagen Touareg Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.2L V8	Timing Belt	Interference	80k
5.0L V10 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.2L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2005 Volkswagen Touareg - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 3.2L and 5.0L 2005 Volkswagen Touareg models have a timing chain and an interference engine. The 4.2L 2005 Volkswagen Touareg models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2005 Volkswagen Touareg Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.2L V8	Timing Belt	Interference	80k
5.0L V10 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.2L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2004 Volkswagen Touareg - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 3.2L and 4.9L 2004 Volkswagen Touareg models have a timing chain and an interference engine. The 4.2L 2004 Volkswagen Touareg models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2004 Volkswagen Touareg Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.2L V8	Timing Belt	Interference	80k
4.9L V8 Diesel Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.2L V6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.