The vehicle dossier US · 2008
2008 Volkswagen
TOUAREGProblems & recalls
56 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Fuel system appears in 25 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 56 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
See original component labels
These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 15 years with reports.
89,000 miles is the median among 40 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 20,699–120,000 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
4 recall campaigns on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINECampaign 17V151000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 20Z4
Read campaign 17V151000 at NHTSASTRUCTURE:BODYCampaign 09V248000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 66D6/S5
Read campaign 09V248000 at NHTSAFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSCampaign 08V035000
Reported concern
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A FUEL SUPPLY LINE WAS CHANGED DURING PRODUCTION WHICH COULD LEAD TO INSUFFICIENT SEALING OF THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE CONNECTOR.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 20NA (R4)
Read campaign 08V035000 at NHTSAEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALCampaign 07V285000
Reported concern
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.
Manufacturer’s stated response
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.
Manufacturer campaign: N9
Read campaign 07V285000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
417 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
V171901201285567VW Engine oil quality standardsNHTSA ID 10244545
VW Engine oil quality standards
Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10244545 at NHTSAV171905201285566VW Engine oil quality standardsNHTSA ID 10243299
VW Engine oil quality standards
Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10243299 at NHTSAV271901201189425Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger. Update Tool terminologyNHTSA ID 10242897
Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger. Update Tool terminology
Components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10242897 at NHTSAV0018092053065_4Safety Related Inquiry and ReportingNHTSA ID 10242894
Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10242894 at NHTSAV171901201285565Update to Volkswagen engine oil standardsNHTSA ID 10241177
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10241177 at NHTSAV271503201607612Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current drawNHTSA ID 10239654
Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current draw
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10239654 at NHTSAV171901201285564Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.NHTSA ID 10239653
Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10239653 at NHTSAV271901201189424Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas ChargerNHTSA ID 10239655
Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10239655 at NHTSAV2719012011894_2Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas ChargerNHTSA ID 10238308
Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10238308 at NHTSAV011812201460319Software Version Management (SVM) instruction.NHTSA ID 10238301
Software Version Management (SVM) instruction.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10238301 at NHTSAV171901201285563Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.NHTSA ID 10238307
Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10238307 at NHTSAV171806201781318Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.NHTSA ID 10238306
Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 10238306 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
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