Second Hand Volkswagen Touareg Wheel Hub

The Touareg has had three generations: the Mk1 ran from 2002 to 2010, the Mk2 ran from 2010 to 2018 (with a facelift in 2014), and the Mk3 launched in 2018 and is ongoing. Knowing your generation is the single most important factor when sourcing a used wheel hub, as the hub assemblies differ significantly between generations. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can confirm the exact build date.

Both years fall within the Mk2 generation (2010–2018), but 2014 marked a facelift which can coincide with running-gear updates including brake and hub changes on some variants. Because the fitment of the hub across the pre-facelift and post-facelift Mk2 boundary is not guaranteed to be identical, you should confirm against your specific registration with the breaker before purchasing.

Yes, it can matter — larger-engined Touaregs often carry bigger brake assemblies to cope with the extra weight and power, and the hub must match the brake setup fitted to your car. A hub from a smaller-engined variant may not accept the larger brake disc or caliper from a V6 or V8 model, for example. Always tell the breaker your exact engine size and code so they can match the correct hub specification.

Trim level alone — SE, Altitude, R-Line, and so on — does not determine which wheel hub is fitted; what matters is the generation and engine size. A hub from an SE and an R-Line of the same generation and engine are likely to be the same mechanical part, though cosmetic differences in the surrounding components (wheel design, brake caliper colour) may vary. Confirm the generation and engine match with the breaker, and the trim name on its own need not concern you.

For wheel hubs the NS (nearside, driver's left) and OS (offside, driver's right) are typically mirror images of each other on most independent suspension setups, but you should still specify which side you need when contacting a breaker. Some hubs share the same part number across both sides, but others do not, and it is always safer to confirm rather than assume. Give the breaker your side, generation, and engine size for the most accurate match.

No — the Mk1 (2002–2010) and Mk2 (2010–2018) are distinct generations with different platforms, suspension geometry, and brake sizing, so their wheel hubs are not interchangeable. Always source a hub from the same generation as your vehicle, and supply your registration to the breaker so they can verify the exact specification required.