NHTSA lists 56 complaints for the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg, 1 of them mention a crash and 4 mention a fire. 2 complaints mention an injury, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-10.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG.
At a glance
Complaints
56
With crash
1
With fire
4
With injury (complaints)
2
Injuries
2
Deaths
0
Recalls
4
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
20,908
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
418
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
Where the complaints are
Top systems
System
Complaints
Share of this vehicle's complaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
23
41.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
14.3%
ENGINE
7
12.5%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
6
10.7%
SEAT BELTS
4
7.1%
POWER TRAIN
3
5.4%
STRUCTURE
3
5.4%
TIRES
3
5.4%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
5.4%
AIR BAGS
2
3.6%
Top subsystems
System
Subsystem
Complaints
STRUCTURE
BODY
2
TIRES
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
DELIVERY
1
POWER TRAIN
DRIVELINE
1
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Defect: 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.
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 customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 20Z4.
Defect: 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.
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.
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A FUEL SUPPLY LINE WAS CHANGED DURING PRODUCTION WHICH COULD LEAD TO INSUFFICIENT SEALING OF THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE CONNECTOR.
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.
Defect: 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.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
418 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
EQUIPMENT
147
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
108
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
103
ENGINE
38
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
25
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
25
VISIBILITY
17
STRUCTURE
15
11038143
Date: 2026-09-09. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
10244545
Date: 2023-10-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
VW Engine oil quality standards
10243299
Date: 2023-09-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
VW Engine oil quality standards
10242897
Date: 2023-09-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger. Update Tool terminology
10242894
Date: 2023-09-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
10241177
Date: 2023-08-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
10239654
Date: 2023-07-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Diagnostic assistance for excessive static current draw
10239653
Date: 2023-07-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
10238308
Date: 2023-06-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
10239655
Date: 2023-06-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Battery Testing and Charging using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000 Vas Charger
Notes on this record
Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.