Recall 17V583000: 2004–2007 Volkswagen Touareg

Report received

Sep 20, 2017

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

73,941vehicles

Model years

2004–2007

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 2004-2007 Touareg vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel filter flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel filter flange for cracks, replacing the flange if cracks are found. If no cracks are found, a protective cover will be installed onto the filter flange. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Ai.

Affected model years

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

• 2004 Volkswagen Touareg231 complaints
• 2005 Volkswagen Touareg75 complaints
• 2006 Volkswagen Touareg37 complaints
• 2007 Volkswagen Touareg9 complaints