2008 Volkswagen Touareg Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 17V151000Mar 8, 201720,908 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline
  Covers: Volkswagen Touareg 2007–2010

  Reported issue: 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…

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• 09V248000Jul 2, 200914,416 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Body
  Covers: Volkswagen Touareg 2007–2009

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: If this happens, the spoiler could cause injury by striking persons outside the vehicle or could become an obstacle to other drivers, possibly resulting in a crash.

  Remedy: 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.

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• 08V035000Jan 28, 200896 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Volkswagen Touareg 2008

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, a fuel supply line was changed during production which could lead to insufficient sealing of the fuel supply line connector.

  Possible consequence: This condition could lead to a fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

  Remedy: 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.

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• 07V285000Jun 25, 20073,100 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual
  Covers: Volkswagen Touareg 2008

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: This standard specifies performance requirements for tire pressure monitoring systems (tpms) to warn drivers of significant under-inflation of tires and the resulting safety problems.

  Remedy: 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.

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