It is important that you change the timing belt (also called a cambelt) in time on your Volkswagen Transporter. On this page you will find more information about the timing belt replacement intervals on a Volkswagen Transporter.
I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from the year 1991 until today.
You will also find information about which engines in Volkswagen Transporter that have a timing chain instead of a timing belt.
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When should the timing belt be changed on a Volkswagen Transporter?
The timing belt replacement intervals are different depending on what model year and engine you have in your Volkswagen Transporter.
Further down on this page you will find information about the intervals for different years and engines.
Also keep in mind that some motors have a timing chain. These usually do not need to be replaced.
If you hear a rattling sound from a motor with a timing chain, it may be a sign that the chain needs to be replaced.
Consult a mechanic if you hear a strange engine noise, especially if it is a rattling sound.
Volkswagen Transporter Timing Belt Replacement Intervals
Below are some examples of different timing belt replacement intervals. Keep in mind that both years and mileage are important to keep track of.
Even if your car has not traveled many miles, a timing belt still needs to be replaced. The material in the timing belts gets worse with age even if you do not use your car very often.
If you do not find your year model or engine, you can often find the information in your instruction manual or by calling a workshop.
Volkswagen Transporter 1991 – 1995
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Transporter between the years 1991 and 1995.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 T4 1991 – 1995 | 84 hp | 30 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.5 T4 1991 – 1995 | 110 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.5 Syncro T4 1991 – 1995 | 110 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Transporter 1.9 D T4 1991 – 1995 | 60 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Transporter 1.9 TD T4 1991 – 1995 | 68 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.4 D T4 1991 – 1995 | 78 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.4 D syncro T4 1991 – 1995 | 78 hp | ? |
Volkswagen Transporter 1996 – 2003
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Transporter between the years 1996 and 2003.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 T4 1996 – 2003 | 84 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.5 T4 1996 – 2003 | 110 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.5 Syncro T4 1996 – 2003 | 110 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.5 T4 1996 – 2003 | 115 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.5 Syncro T4 1996 – 2003 | 115 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.8 VR6 T4 1996 – 2003 | 140 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Transporter 1.9 TD T4 1996 – 2003 | 68 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.4 D T4 1996 – 2003 | 78 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.5 TDI T4 1996 – 2003 | 88 hp | 120 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.5 TDI T4 1996 – 2003 | 102 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.5 TDI Syncro T4 1996 – 2003 | 102 hp | ? |
Volkswagen Transporter 2003 – 2009
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Transporter between the years 2003 and 2009.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 T5 2003 – 2009 | 115 hp | 180 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 3.2 V6 T5 2003 – 2009 | 235 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Transporter 1.9 TDI T5 2003 – 2009 | 84 hp | 120 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 1.9 TDI T5 2003 – 2009 | 86 hp | 90 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 1.9 TDI T5 2003 – 2009 | 102 hp | 120 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 1.9 TDI T5 2003 – 2009 | 105 hp | 90 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.5 TDI T5 2003 – 2009 | 131 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.5 TDI 4Motion T5 2003 – 2009 | 131 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.5 TDI T5 2003 – 2009 | 174 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.5 TDI 4Motion T5 2003 – 2009 | 174 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 CNG T5 2003 – 2009 | 115 hp | ? |
Volkswagen Transporter 2010 – 2015
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Transporter between the years 2010 and 2015.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 T5 2010 – 2015 | 115 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TSI T5 2010 – 2015 | 150 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI T5 2010 – 2015 | 84 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI T5 2010 – 2015 | 102 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI T5 2010 – 2015 | 140 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI 4Motion T5 2010 – 2015 | 140 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI T5 2010 – 2015 | 180 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI 4Motion T5 2010 – 2015 | 180 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 CNG T5 2010 – 2015 | 115 hp | ? |
Volkswagen Transporter 2016 – 2019
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Transporter between the years 2016 and 2019.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TSI T6 2016 – 2019 | 150 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI T6 2016 – 2019 | 102 hp | 200 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI T6 2016 – 2019 | 140 hp | 200 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI 4Motion T6 2016 – 2019 | 140 hp | 200 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI T6 2016 – 2019 | 150 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI 4Motion T6 2016 – 2019 | 150 hp | 200 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI T6 2016 – 2019 | 180 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI 4Motion T6 2016 – 2019 | 180 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI T6 2016 – 2019 | 199 hp | 200 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI 4Motion T6 2016 – 2019 | 199 hp | 200 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI T6 2016 – 2019 | 204 hp | 200 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI 4Motion T6 2016 – 2019 | 204 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
Volkswagen Transporter 2019 –
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Transporter from the year 2019 until today.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI T6.1 2019 – | 90 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI T6.1 2019 – | 110 hp | 200 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI T6.1 2019 – | 150 hp | 200 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI 4Motion T6.1 2019 – | 150 hp | 200 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI T6.1 2019 – | 199 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI 4Motion T6.1 2019 – | 199 hp | 200 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Transporter 2.0 TDI SCR BlueMotion T6.1 2019 – | 204 hp | ? |