Recall 17V151000: 2007–2010 Volkswagen Touareg

Report received

Mar 8, 2017

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

20,908vehicles

Model years

2007–2010

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Volkswagen Touareg9 complaints
• 2008 Volkswagen Touareg56 complaints
• 2009 Volkswagen Touareg19 complaints
• 2010 Volkswagen Touareg25 complaints