2007 Volkswagen Touareg Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 22%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“My vehicle has a fuel filter problem This car has a total of 3 recalls and the fuel filter flange is one of the recalls I’ve been told they fixed it before but I’ve never gotten it fixed maybe the previous owner I took it Volkswagen they said I have to pay for the recall. But what happens when the repair fails?”
NHTSA complaint #11508540, filed 2023-02Related recalls
- 17V583000Sep 20, 2017Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Touareg vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel filter flange that…Covers: Volkswagen Touareg 2004–2007
- 17V151000Mar 8, 2017Volkswagen Group of America Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Touareg vehicles. The fuel filter flange may crack and allow fuel to leak out.Covers: Volkswagen Touareg 2007–2010
Related service bulletins
- 10222093Sep 22, 2022DTC's P053F,P0087, P0088, P1025 may set due to the high pressure fuel pump being out of time (sync).
- 10214485Jun 15, 2022Gasoline quality.
- 10198230Jun 22, 2021Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- 10198166Jun 21, 2021VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10188553Mar 1, 2021VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10180530Sep 28, 2020Symptom based diagnostic assistance for high pressure fuel pump being out of time.
- 10176770Jun 15, 2020Update brochure part number and recording URL. Update model and model year applicability.
- 10150857Sep 28, 2018Incorrect removal of Turbocharger oil feed line may cause engine damage
- 10236434Feb 5, 2016Fuel additive to help prevent sporadic misfire faults.
- 10121124Feb 5, 2016Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults A Volkswagen approved fuel additive is available to help remove and prevent deposits on fuel injectors and intake valves.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 4% |
| 2015 | 2 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 4% |
| 2013 | 8 | 27% |
| 2012 | 8 | 29% |
| 2011 | 5 | 31% |
| 2010 | 18 | 72% |
| 2009 | 11 | 58% |
| 2008 | 25 | 45% |
| 2007 | 2 | 22% |
| 2006 | 13 | 35% |
| 2005 | 23 | 31% |
| 2004 | 33 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology