2008 Volkswagen Touareg Recall List
4 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg, affecting fuel system, structure & body, and other. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Volkswagen dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 4
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- Mar 8, 2017
- Owner complaints
- 56
All 2008 Volkswagen Touareg recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- 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.
- 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.
- NHTSA 07V285000Jun 25, 2007Other3,100 vehicles
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
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.
Risk: 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg have?
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg, covering fuel system, structure & body, and other.
- Are 2008 Volkswagen Touareg recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 17V151000, reported Mar 8, 2017, concerning the fuel system.