2008 Volkswagen TouaregService bulletins
2008 Volkswagen Touareg Technical Service Bulletins
418 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.
- 10157543Dec 3, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System): Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM. In order to complete proper diagnosis and ensure that the noise is coming from the turbocharger use the procedure in this document.
- 10155952Dec 3, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System): Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM. In order to complete proper diagnosis and ensure that the noise is coming from the turbocharger use the procedure in this document.
- 10244044Dec 2, 2013Equipment. Volkswagen Elsa Newsletter
- 10243026Dec 2, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242364Dec 2, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10209319Dec 2, 2013Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242375Nov 25, 2013Equipment, Steering, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine. VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10238932Nov 15, 2013Equipment. If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. If parts assistance is needed, please call 800-767-6552 to speak with a VWGoA Parts Specialist.
- 10238931Nov 15, 2013Equipment. If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. If parts assistance is needed, please call 800-767-6552 to speak with a VWGoA Parts Specialist.
- 10212722Nov 15, 2013Equipment. Part ordering
- 10157603Nov 15, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (All Models 2000-2014 - Part ordering): If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. This document informs how to contact VWGoA Parts Specialist for help.
- 10156008Nov 15, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (All Models 2000-2014 - Part ordering): If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. This document informs how to contact VWGoA Parts Specialist for help.
- 10243034Nov 4, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242372Nov 4, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10239532Oct 29, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
- 10157506Oct 29, 2013Equipment. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): An unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first started. Contaminants are effectively neutralized using the AIRCOMATIC? II Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS 6189A) or AIRCOMATIC III Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS…
- 10155925Oct 29, 2013Equipment. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): An unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first started. Contaminants are effectively neutralized using the AIRCOMATIC? II Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS 6189A) or AIRCOMATIC? III Ultrasonic Climate System Cleaner (VAS…
- 10239377Oct 28, 2013Equipment. Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
- 10239398Oct 18, 2013Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system. If the vehicle is entered using the door key, the alarm may activate when opening the door. The door lock cylinder does not disarm the alarm. The lock cylinder in the door is meant to be used as an emergency entry, therefore the key must be inserted into the ignition within 15-30 seconds of opening the door (dependent on vehicle and equipment), in order to disarm the alarm.
- 10157511Oct 18, 2013Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment. Tech Tips (Alarm Goes Off When Unlocking Door With Key Cylinder): This odcument informs if the vehicle is entered using the door key, the alarm may activate when opening the door. The door lock cylinder does not disarm the alarm. The lock cylinder in the door is meant to be used as an emergency entry, therefore the key must be inserted into the ignition within 15-30 seconds of opening the door (dependent on vehicle…
- 10155918Oct 18, 2013Electrical system. Tech Tips (Alarm Goes Off When Unlocking Door With Key Cylinder): This document informs if the vehicle is entered using the door key, the alarm may activate when opening the door. The door lock cylinder does not disarm the alarm. The lock cylinder in the door is meant to be used as an emergency entry, therefore the key must be inserted into the ignition within 15-30 seconds of opening the door (dependent on vehicle…
- 10070784Oct 18, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10240605Oct 15, 2013Other or unknown, Engine cooling, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. P0102, P1128, P1296 - WA front oxygen sensor faults
- 10157460Oct 15, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
- 10155839Oct 15, 2013Electrical system. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
- 10241344Oct 10, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is OFF
- 10157516Oct 10, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This document informs it is considered normal operation for the electric coolant fans to continue to run for up to 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off in gasoline engine applications, and up to 16 minutes in diesel engine applications.
- 10155930Oct 10, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This document informs it is considered normal operation for the electric coolant fans to continue to run for up to 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off in gasoline engine applications, and up to 16 minutes in diesel engine applications.
- 10241335Oct 3, 2013Engine cooling. Oil Consumption Measurement
- 10157515Oct 3, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customers have stated oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km. This document informs how to test the oil consumption rate
- 10155922Oct 3, 2013Engine. Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customers have stated oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km. This document informs how to test the oil consumption rate
- 10238609Sep 13, 2013Suspension. For a complaint of ?clicking noise when backing up and then braking?, be sure to check the lower outboard control arm in the rear suspension for any play in the bushing.
- 10157430Sep 13, 2013Suspension. Tech Tips (Clicking Noise from Rear End): This document informs For a complaint of ?clicking noise when backing up and then braking?, be sure to check the lower outboard control arm in the rear suspension for any play in the bushing. The noise could be mistaken for a differential noise if using chassis ears, because of the noise transferring through the rear axle.
- 10155849Sep 13, 2013Suspension, Brakes. Tech Tips (Clicking Noise from Rear End): This document informs For a complaint of ?clicking noise when backing up and then braking?, be sure to check the lower outboard control arm in the rear suspension for any play in the bushing. The noise could be mistaken for a differential noise if using chassis ears, because of the noise transferring through the rear axle.
- 10070769Sep 13, 2013Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10242381Sep 9, 2013Electrical system, Engine, Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10238571Sep 9, 2013Engine cooling. When diagnosing fault code P2279-Leaking Air in Intake System, be sure to check the cam timing first.
- 10241721Jul 17, 2013Equipment. Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
- 10125759Jul 17, 2013Equipment. TOUAREG Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
- 10238974Jul 12, 2013Body and structure, Electrical system. If the rear lid handle is replaced with part number 1J0 827 566L, the microswitch from the original handle must be transferred to the new handle. If original microswitch is not available, microswitch part number 1J5 962 104 B should be ordered and installed.
- 10125748Jul 12, 2013Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. Tech Tips (Rear Lid Does Not Open After Handle Replacement): If the rear lid handle is replaced with part number 1J0 827 566L, the microswitch from the original handle must be transferred to the new handle. If original microswitch is not available, microswitch part number 1J5 962 104 B should be ordered and installed.
- 10239262Jul 10, 2013Equipment, Engine. In SAGA, the time units for the Volkswagen DoubleCheck labor operation were reduced in error from 50 time units to 30 time units during the system update posted on July 4th.
- 10242390Jul 1, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10241333Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. Oil Consumption Measurement
- 10125726Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customer states oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km. In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change…
- 10125837Jun 28, 2013Engine cooling. Tech Tips (Equipped with Turbocharged Engine Turbocharger Replacement Tip): If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft), it is not enough to just replace the turbocharger. This document informs the procedure of checks for damage.
- 10242398Jun 24, 2013Fuel system, Equipment, Electrical system, Suspension. VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10238566Jun 18, 2013Brakes. If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft), it is not enough to just replace the turbocharger.
- 10125822Jun 14, 2013Fuel system. Technical Bulletin (High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis): Completing the GFF high pressure pump function test is essential to diagnose proper pump operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements. This document informs how to perform the diagnostic. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the…
- 10052670Jun 14, 2013Fuel system. Volkswagen: on some vehicles, low fuel stored in ecm pressure, engine would crank but not start long periods without driving, may run rough and/or mil on. All models 2008-2013.
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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.