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2008 Volkswagen Touareg fuel system problems

The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg has 25 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 34% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

25

Fuel System complaints

34%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

2

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

Touareg fuel system complaints by model year33 complaints2004: 33 complaints2005: 23 complaints2006: 13 complaints2007: 2 complaints2008: 25 complaints2009: 11 complaints2010: 18 complaints2011: 6 complaints2012: 8 complaints2013: 8 complaints2014: 1 complaints2015: 2 complaints2016: 2 complaints
Touareg fuel system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

17V151000Fuel SystemMarch 8, 2017 · 20,908 units

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.

08V035000Fuel SystemJanuary 28, 2008 · 96 units

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.

What owners report

“I was driving the vehicle and noticed smoke coming out from under the hood I pulled over immediately and the whole engine compartment was on fire I tried to put fire but Fire department showed up and extinguish the fire, fire was due to a fuel leak”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · July 10, 2024 · fire

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg have?

NHTSA has 25 complaints about the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg fuel system — 34% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg fuel system?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the fuel system: 08V035000, 17V151000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.