2008 Volkswagen Touareg

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #17V151000March 8, 201720,908 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline

  Volkswagen Group of America Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Touareg vehicles. The fuel filter flange may crack and allow fuel to leak out.

  A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  Remedy

  Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel filter flange if cracks are found. A protective cover will be applied to the fuel filter to prevent oxidization cracks from forming. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 20Z4.

• NHTSA recall #09V248000July 2, 200914,416 vehicles affected

  structure: body

  Volkswagen is recalling 14,416 my 2007-2009 Touareg vehicles. The fastening struts on the roof edge spoiler Can crack, causing the spoiler to become loose and possibly detach from the vehicle without warning, even though initially the spoiler may feel secure.

  If this happens, the spoiler could cause injury by striking persons outside the vehicle or could become an obstacle to other drivers, possibly resulting in a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will install reinforcement wedges to the roof edge spoiler free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during august 2009. Owner may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

• NHTSA recall #08V035000January 28, 200896 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  On certain passenger vehicles, a fuel supply line was changed during production which could lead to insufficient sealing of the fuel supply line connector.

  This condition could lead to a fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel supply line, if necessary. The recall is expected to begin during february 2008. Owners may contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.

• NHTSA recall #07V285000June 25, 20073,100 vehicles affected

  equipment: other: owners/service/other manual

  Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems." the owner's manual is missing the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) written instructions.

  This standard specifies performance requirements for tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) to warn drivers of significant under-inflation of tires and the resulting safety problems.

  Remedy

  Owners will be sent an owner's manual insert containing the required TPMS information. The recall began on july 6, 2007. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-893-5298.

Other model years

• 2004 231
• 2005 75
• 2006 37
• 2008
• 2010 25
• 2012 28
• 2013 30
• 2014 27
• 2016 45