2007 Volkswagen Touareg Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
83/100
#3 most-complained of 13 Touareg years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has 9 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 83 out of 100 — #3 highest of 13 Touareg model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 33% of the total). Complaints report 12 injuries.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 12 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 16
- 14 city / 18 hwy
Top 2007 Volkswagen Touareg problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine3 (33%)
- Fuel System2 (22%)
- Brakes1 (11%)
- HVAC1 (11%)
- Seat Belts1 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (11%)
2007 Volkswagen Touareg recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V583000Sep 20, 2017Fuel System73,941 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Touareg vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel filter flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel filter flange for cracks, replacing the flange if cracks are found. If no cracks are found, a protective cover will be installed onto the filter flange. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Ai.
- NHTSA 17V151000Mar 8, 2017Fuel System20,908 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 09V248000Jul 2, 2009Structure & Body14,416 vehicles
Structure:body
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.
Risk: 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.
2007 Volkswagen Touareg fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14 MPG
- Highway
- 18 MPG
- Combined
- 16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $5,550
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Touareg years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg ranks #3 of 13 among Touareg model years (Complaint Index 83/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 9 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (3 complaints), fuel system (2 complaints), and brakes (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 59,460 miles.
- Does the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg, most recently reported 2017, covering fuel system and structure & body.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg?
- EPA rates the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 18 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,550. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.