2008 Volkswagen Touareg Fuel System Problems
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg, 45% of all 56 complaints for this model year. That is the highest fuel system complaint count among 13 Touareg model years. These complaints report 2 fires and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 95,000 miles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 25
- 45% of 56
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 95,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2008 Volkswagen Touareg fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 6, 2010, latest Nov 26, 2024.
Fuel System recalls for the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
- 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 08V035000Jan 28, 2008Fuel System96 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
On certain passenger vehicles, a fuel supply line was changed during production which could lead to insufficient sealing of the fuel supply line connector.
Risk: 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.
Fuel System complaints by Touareg model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg have fuel system problems?
- NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg, 45% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 95,000 miles.
- Which Volkswagen Touareg year has the most fuel system complaints?
- The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg has the most fuel system complaints (25), compared with 25 for the 2008.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg concern the fuel system: 17V151000 and 08V035000.