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Volkswagen TouaregModel year report

2007 Volkswagen Touareg Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
59,460miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
16 mpgcombined, 3.6L 6-cyl 4WD/AWD · 14 city / 18 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and brakes (1). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 59,460 miles. Of all complaints, 12 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 363 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 33 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 26 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “The check engine light (mil) came on while driving. I experienced a lack of power and performance. Had it checked at an auto parts store and they said the trouble code was for camshaft/crankshaft positioning sensor. I replaced both camshaft sensors and the crankshaft sensor and reset the code. 400 miles later the light came back on. Took it to a shop and they said the timing chain had stretched and would need replaced to the tune of $2500. They also mentioned changing a problematic bolt on the oil pump, something they said had been an issue with the 3.6 liter v6.”

NHTSA complaint #10958541, filed 2017-03, 150,000 miles

Fuel system: “Volkswagen sent me a recall notice on our 2007 Touareg. This involved the fuel filter flange on the car. It specifically said if you are smelling gasoline take it to the dealer right away. In august 2017 we took the car in to have it inspected. They said at the time nothing was wrong. We started smelling gas fumes coming from the car in nov. 2017 and took it to village Volkswagen in chattanooga tn. They confirmed it was the fuel filter flange that was at fault and according to them, Volkswagen refused to replace the part or pay for any of the repairs. …”

NHTSA complaint #11047937, filed 2017-11, 111,000 miles

Brakes: “The brake booster continually goes out and the vw dealership can't find anything wrong. When the brake pedal is depressed several times in rapid succession either while you are moving or just standing still, it becomes incredibly hard to further push down and the brakes become almost completely unresponsive. So if you are in traffic and the car in front of you is constantly depressing their brake pedals, it is incredibly easy to rear end them if you don't allow for a lot of room between you and the car in front, which isn't always possible in traffic. …”

NHTSA complaint #10876122, filed 2016-06, 88,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 41,000 and 88,500 miles.

13%0–100%10–2538%25–5013%50–7513%75–10013%100–15013%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 59,460 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20102012201320142016201732023
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Touareg · sedan AWDnot rated5 / 5——4 · 16.9% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2007 Volkswagen Touareg version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Touareg 4WD/AWD3.6L 6-cyl6-speed automatic141816$5,150
Touareg 4WD/AWD4.2L 8-cyl6-speed automatic121714$5,850
Touareg 4WD/AWD5.0L 10-cyl · diesel6-speed automatic152017$5,650

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 363 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 363 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volkswagen Touareg

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20172412,3461—19—Falling
20164519,6462—1950 · TypicalFalling
20152439,1153—19—Stable
20142732,0003—1958 · TypicalFalling
20133036,6643—1943 · TypicalStable
20122840,0004—1950 · TypicalRising
20111634,7504—19—Falling
20102570,0001—160 · FewerFalling
20091975,6252—16—Falling
20085689,0004—1655 · TypicalFalling
2007959,4603—16—Not enough data
20063768,5001—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20057570,0002—16Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200423135,0004—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Volkswagen Touareg model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.

Has the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg get?

The EPA rates the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (Touareg, 3.6L 6-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 14 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 59,460 miles and the middle half falls between 41,000 and 88,500 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.