VW Touran
EA211 evo three-cylinder turbo with 110 hp. Compact, economical engine for city use. Direct injection and turbo provide adequate torque despite the small displacement.
Small Engine in a Large Space
The 1.0 TSI DKRA with 116 hp feels out of place in the heavy Touran van. Strained under load, no driving fun.
Engine Weaknesses 5
DKRA 1.0 TSI 110 hp model years 2019–2020: defective check valve can draw oil into the brake booster and impair brake assist.
Symptoms: Harder brake pedal feel, longer braking distance, brake pedal without servo assistance
Camshaft sprocket bolts can work loose and block or snap the timing belt, causing engine damage through valve-piston contact. VW has shown no willingness for goodwill.
Symptoms: Rattling noise on cold start, sudden engine shutdown, no restart after timing belt snap
Like all EA211 TSI variants, the DKJA timing belt runs in an oil bath. Strict adherence to oil change intervals is mandatory. Early replacement recommended with short-trip use.
Symptoms: Rattling, MIL, rough idle
On the 1.0 TSI with GPF, injectors can operate outside the permissible leak rate, causing emissions issues. VW carried out injector replacement under warranty.
Symptoms: MIL, increased consumption, rough idle
Identical issue to the similar CHZC: the DKRA wastegate linkage corrodes and rattles between 1,800 and 3,000 rpm when lifting off.
Symptoms: Clattering rattle when lifting off in the mid rev range
Vehicle Weaknesses 8
On vehicles with panoramic roof and ambient lighting (build year up to July 2018), moisture can enter the LED module and cause a short circuit. In the worst case a smouldering fire in the headliner is possible.
On certain Touran II vehicles from model year 2020, the weld between the brake pedal and the brake pedal plate can fracture. The pedal can detach and braking effectiveness is lost. Replacement by VW free of charge.
The Touran II fails roadworthiness inspection with above-average frequency due to defective suspension springs. Broken springs and elevated brake wear are particularly flagged at the front axle.
Blocked drain valves in the A-pillar drain hoses of the panoramic roof allow water to reach electrical connectors. The result is electronic failures and mould growth inside.
On the Touran 5T, the electromagnetic clutch of the A/C compressor can fail. The centre bolt does not rotate with the pulley — a known failure of the freewheel clutch. Workshop cost depending on the repair route: 600–1,500 €.
Brake pads and discs wear faster on the Touran II due to its high vehicle weight compared to comparable compact cars. Rear discs have a typical service life of around 50,000 km.
On certain Touran II vehicles from model year 2018, headrests cannot engage correctly. VW has initiated a service action. Certain batches of the rear bench seating are affected.
The MIB2 infotainment system can freeze or crash, particularly after software updates. Navigation and telephony then fail. Usually resolved by a software update.