The Volkswagen Touareg was introduced into Volkswagen’s lineup as a mid-size crossover SUV in 2002 and was discontinued in the US after the 2017 model year. The Touareg is known for its unique styling and for having the features consumers expect from SUVs, including towing. But what is the towing capacity of a Volkswagen Touareg?
The Volkswagen Touareg has a towing capacity of 7,716 pounds across all model years, trim levels, and configurations.
There’s a bit more to know about Volkswagen Touareg towing capabilities which we’ll cover in today’s guide.
2017 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity
The 2023 Volkswagen Touareg can tow 7,716 pounds no matter what trim level or configuration it is.
Refer to the chart below to find how much your 2023 Volkswagen Touareg can tow.
| Volkswagen Touareg Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| Sport | 7,716 lbs / 3,500 kg |
| Wolfsburg Edition | 7,716 lbs / 3,500 kg |
| Executive | 7,716 lbs / 3,500 kg |
Volkswagen Touareg V6 Towing Capacity
The V6 VW Touareg can pull 7,716 pounds.
Volkswagen Touareg V8 Towing Capacity
The V8 VW Touareg can pull 7,716 pounds.
You can also read our guide on what makes a vehicle towing capacity to learn all the aspects that go into it.
Here’s a video showing the Volkswagen Touareg being put to a real-world towing test:
Volkswagen Touareg Braked Vs. Unbraked Towing Capacity
All vehicles have different towing capacities based on whether or not you’re towing a trailer that has trailer brakes installed.
Trailer brakes allow the trailer to stop faster than if only the vehicle is using its brakes, allowing the vehicle to tow more weight, so braked towing capacity will always be higher than unbraked towing capacity.
Volkswagen Touareg Braked Tow Capacity: up to 7,716 lbs.
Volkswagen Touareg Unbraked Tow Capacity: 1,500 lbs.
Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Factors
There’s only one factor that affects the Volkswagen Touareg tow capacity, which is how many passengers you have in the vehicle while towing something.
Number of Passengers
A big factor in calculating your vehicle’s towing capacity is how many passengers you’re carrying, which directly calculates into the vehicle’s GCWR.
This is true of all vehicles, not just the Volkswagen Touareg, so always take into consideration the total load of your passengers and gear in addition to what you’re towing.
Volkswagen Touareg Tow Package Info
Does The Volkswagen Touareg Have A Tow Package?
Volkswagen offered a Touareg towing package which included the following:
- Class IV Receiver Hitch
- 7-Pin Wiring Harness
Can You Install A Trailer Hitch On a Volkswagen Touareg?
If you plan on towing anything with your Volkswagen Touareg, you’ll need a tow hitch and wiring harness.
Depending on what you’re towing, you’re going to need a ball mount (aka a trailer ball hitch) so you can attach items for towing.
Make sure to get the right trailer ball size that matches your hitch and trailer.
Volkswagen Touareg Tow Hitch
Trailer hitches come in different hitch classes, which are rated for different vehicle sizes and weight limits.
The Volkswagen Touareg uses a Class 3 or Class 4 hitch.
Here’s a great option for a Class III Volkswagen Touareg trailer hitch:
- Application: Compatible With 2004-2010 Volkswagen Touareg All Models, 2004-2010 Porsche Cayenne Models ( Will Not Fit Vehicles With Rear Mount Spare ), 2007-2015 Audi Q7 Quattro Models
- Trailer Hitch ( Pin, Clip, Ballmount & Wirings Are Not Included )
- Hitch Class: Class 3, Receiver Size: 2" Receiver Tube
- Towing Specifications: Weight Carrying Capacity - 6000 lbs , Tongue Weight - 600 lbs, Weight Distribution - N/A , Weight Distribution Tongue Weight - N/A
- Color: Black
Here’s a great ball mount option so you can hook up different types of trailers for towing with your Touareg:
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. Rated to tow 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight and 350 pounds tongue weight, this ball hitch offers dependability for your towing setup (weight capacity may change if trailer ball is removed)
- VERSATILE USE. This trailer hitch ball mount comes with a 1-1/4-inch shank to fit virtually any industry-standard 1-1/4-inch receiver. The ball mount has a 3-1/4-inch drop, 2-inch diameter ball, 1/2-inch hitch pin hole and 7-1/4-inch overall length
- READY TO TOW. Hitching up your trailer is easy with this ready-to-use trailer hitch ball mount. It comes with a pre-attached tow ball for ready coupling and a trailer hitch pin to securely mount onto your hitch receiver
- CORROSION-RESISTANT. For long-lasting use, this ball hitch is protected with a durable black powder coat finish, and the trailer ball has a polished chrome plating. These finishes resist damage from rain, dirt, road salt and other corrosive threats
- EASY TO INSTALL. To install the trailer hitch ball mount on your vehicle, simply insert the shank into your vehicle's 1-1/4-inch hitch receiver. The rounded shank makes installation easy
Volkswagen Touareg Trailer Hitch Installation
Always follow the manufacturer’s directions and use proper safety precautions.
Here’s a great video walkthrough on a Volkswagen Touareg trailer hitch installation:
Volkswagen Touareg Trailer Hitch Installation Cost
If you’re considering having a tow hitch added to your Touareg, expect to pay between $100 and $200 to have a tow package professionally installed (excluding the cost of the tow hitch and wiring harness).
If you’re handy and looking to save money, you can install the trailer hitch and wiring harness yourself.
Hitch Receiver Vs Rear Step Bumper Towing
Some vehicles allow for bumper towing, which means you can mount a tow hitch ball directly on the bumper instead of installing a tow hitch to the vehicle’s frame.
Can I Bumper Tow With a Volkswagen Touareg?
The Volkswagen Touareg stock bumper is not rated for bumper towing, so you’ll need to install a frame-mounted hitch like the one we listed earlier in this guide or an aftermarket bumper with a hitch ball on it.
How Do I Know If My Volkswagen Touareg Has A Tow Package?
You can start by looking under the rear bumper of your Touareg to see if you notice a trailer hitch or trailer ball.
That will give you a good indication of if you have a tow hitch already installed on your Touareg.
Another way to research this is by checking the paperwork that came with your vehicle or taking it to a local dealer to see what’s installed.
Make sure to have your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) handy if you call the dealer so they can look up the exact specs and whether or not your vehicle has any towing packages or features installed on it.
2016 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity
The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg can tow 7,716 lbs across all trim levels and configurations.
Check the chart below to find the towing capacity of your 2016 VW Touareg.
| Volkswagen Touareg Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| All | 7,716 lbs / 3,500 kg |
2015 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity
The 2015 Volkswagen Touareg can tow 7,716 lbs across all trim levels and configurations.
Check the chart below to find the towing capacity of your 2015 VW Touareg.
| Volkswagen Touareg Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| All | 7,716 lbs / 3,500 kg |
2014 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity
The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg can tow 7,716 lbs across all trim levels and configurations.
Check the chart below to find the towing capacity of your 2014 VW Touareg.
| Volkswagen Touareg Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| All | 7,716 lbs / 3,500 kg |
2013 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity
The 2013 Volkswagen Touareg can tow 7,716 lbs across all trim levels and configurations.
Check the chart below to find the towing capacity of your 2013 VW Touareg.
| Volkswagen Touareg Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| All | 7,716 lbs / 3,500 kg |
2012 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity
The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg can tow 7,716 lbs across all trim levels and configurations.
Check the chart below to find the towing capacity of your 2012 VW Touareg.
| Volkswagen Touareg Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| All | 7,716 lbs / 3,500 kg |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity
The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg can tow 7,716 lbs across all trim levels and configurations.
Check the chart below to find the towing capacity of your 2011 VW Touareg.
| Volkswagen Touareg Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| All | 7,716 lbs / 3,500 kg |
2010 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity
The 2010 Volkswagen Touareg can tow 7,716 lbs across all trim levels and configurations.
Check the chart below to find the towing capacity of your 2010 VW Touareg.
| Volkswagen Touareg Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| All | 7,716 lbs / 3,500 kg |
2009 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity
The 2009 Volkswagen Touareg can tow 7,716 lbs across all trim levels and configurations.
Check the chart below to find the towing capacity of your 2009 VW Touareg.
| Volkswagen Touareg Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| All | 7,716 lbs / 3,500 kg |
2008 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity
The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg can tow 7,716 lbs across all trim levels and configurations.
Check the chart below to find the towing capacity of your 2008 VW Touareg.
| Volkswagen Touareg Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| All | 7,716 lbs / 3,500 kg |
2007 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity
The 2007 Volkswagen Touareg can tow 7,716 lbs across all trim levels and configurations.
Check the chart below to find the towing capacity of your 2007 VW Touareg.
| Volkswagen Touareg Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| All | 7,716 lbs / 3,500 kg |
2006 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity
The 2006 Volkswagen Touareg can tow 7,716 lbs across all trim levels and configurations.
Check the chart below to find the towing capacity of your 2006 VW Touareg.
| Volkswagen Touareg Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| All | 7,716 lbs / 3,500 kg |
2005 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity
The 2005 Volkswagen Touareg can tow 7,716 lbs across all trim levels and configurations.
Check the chart below to find the towing capacity of your 2005 VW Touareg.
| Volkswagen Touareg Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| All | 7,716 lbs / 3,500 kg |
2004 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity
The 2004 Volkswagen Touareg can tow 7,716 lbs across all trim levels and configurations.
Check the chart below to find the towing capacity of your 2004 VW Touareg.
| Volkswagen Touareg Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| All | 7,716 lbs / 3,500 kg |
2003 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity
The 2003 Volkswagen Touareg can tow 7,716 lbs across all trim levels and configurations.
Check the chart below to find the towing capacity of your 2003 VW Touareg.
| Volkswagen Touareg Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| All | 7,716 lbs / 3,500 kg |
2002 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity
The 2002 Volkswagen Touareg can tow 7,716 lbs across all trim levels and configurations.
Check the chart below to find the towing capacity of your 2002 VW Touareg.
| Volkswagen Touareg Trim Level | Towing Capacity |
| All | 7,716 lbs / 3,500 kg |
Data Accuracy
We’ve gathered all data represented here from the official Volkswagen Touareg Owner’s Manuals on Volkswagen’s website and have checked all data thoroughly for accuracy.
Having said that, we still recommend you refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual yourself before towing with your Volkswagen Touareg.