The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V151000·Announced 2017-03-08

Volkswagen Recalls 2007-2010 Touareg for Fuel Filter Flange Crack Risk

Volkswagen is recalling 2007-2010 Touareg vehicles because a fuel filter flange may crack and leak fuel, increasing the risk of fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel leak that increases the risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving fire hazards.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2007-2010 Touareg vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the fuel filter flange may crack, allowing fuel to leak out.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. The recall affects 20,908 vehicles.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
20,908

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TOUAREG

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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