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US recalls (4)
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Fuel system
2017-03-08 · campaign 2017-123
On certain vehicles, the fuel pump flange may develop fine cracks or fissures, which could result in a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will apply a butyl protective film to the fuel pump flange. If cracks are present, the fuel pump flange will be replaced.
Other
2009-07-07 · campaign 2009-202
On certain vehicles, the fastening struts on the roof edge spoiler may develop cracks over time, which could allow the spoiler to become loose and detach from the vehicle. Should this occur, the spoiler could cause injury by striking bystanders or could become an obstacle to other drivers, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will install reinforcement wedges to the roof edge spoiler.
Fuel system
2008-01-21 · campaign 2008-019 · 4 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the fuel supply line may leak at a connector located within the engine compartment. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel supply line.
Owner complaints (56)
Owners filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (1 crashes, 4 fires, 2 injuries reported). Among 14 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 28).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 23 | |
| Electrical system | 8 | |
| Engine | 7 | |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | |
| Seat belts | 4 | |
| Tires | 3 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
| Unknown or other | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 4-Dr. w/SAB | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2008 Volkswagen Touareg version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Touareg 3.6 L Automatic (S6) | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
| Touareg 4.2 L Automatic (S6) | 12 | 17 | 14 | $5,850 |
| Touareg 5.0 L Automatic (S6) | 15 | 20 | 17 | $5,650 |
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