2017 Volkswagen Touareg
2017 Volkswagen Touareg — final U.S. catalog year.
Trim: V6 Sport
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2017 Volkswagen Touareg snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2017 Volkswagen Touareg typically asks about $12,900 versus a $49,800 starting MSRP when new — roughly 26% retained. The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg has 1 NHTSA recall campaign in our catalog (including Unknown Or Other) and 24 owner complaints.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$12,900
26% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$49,800
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
1
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
24
Top: Engine
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2017 Touareg?
Yes — 1 recall campaign and 24 owner complaints for the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Unknown Or Other
2021-05-05
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have…
Campaign 21V321000
Owner complaints
24 complaints. Top components:
- Engine14
- Unknown Or Other5
- Electrical System1
- Power Train1
- Seats1
- Service Brakes1
- Steering1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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How much does a used 2017 Touareg cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $12,900 in typical used asking against a $49,800 starting MSRP — roughly 26% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $49,800
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $12,900
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 26% of MSRP
~$36,900 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2017 Touareg?
The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The Volkswagen Touareg ended after 2017. This page covers the final model year. The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg was the final model year covered in this catalog. The Volkswagen Touareg is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Volkswagen from August 2002 until March 2026. The vehicle takes its name from the nomadic Tuareg people, inhabitants of the Saharan interior in North Africa. It served as Volkswagen's flagship SUV throughout its production life and was built exclusively at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant in Slovakia, with CKD assembly in Malaysia commencing in 2024.
- 1 NHTSA recall
- Final U.S. catalog year
- About 189.0 × 76.4 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
Final U.S. Touareg year.
How does the 2017 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 280 hp, 265 lb-ft, 20 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
280 hp
Torque
265 lb-ft
Combined MPG
20 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2017 selected trim (20 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$2,100
5-year energy
$10,500
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 20 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 3.6L V6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 189.0 in
- Width
- 76.4 in
- Height
- 68.1 in
- Wheelbase
- 113.8 in
- Curb weight
- 4695.8 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- Combined MPG
- 20
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | V6 Sport | Wolfsburg Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 265 lb-ft | 265 lb-ft |
| Combined MPG | 20 | 20 |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 | 3.6L V6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 | 265 | — | 20 | AWD | |
| 280 | 265 | — | 20 | AWD | |
| 280 | 265 | — | 19 | AWD |