CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 12 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (3 reports).
2007 Volkswagen Touareg recalls
Fuel Filter Flange May Crack and Leak, Raising Fire Risk
The fuel filter flange on certain gasoline-powered vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Fuel Filter Flange Can Crack and Leak Fuel, Raising Fire Risk
The fuel filter flange on these vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak out.
Most common 2007 Volkswagen Touareg problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
My vehicle has a fuel filter problem This car has a total of 3 recalls and the fuel filter flange is one of the recalls Iâve been told they fixed it before but Iâve never gotten it fixed maybe the previous owner I took it Volkswagen they said I have to pay for the recall. But what happens when the repair fails?
VOLKSWAGEN SENT ME A RECALL NOTICE ON OUR 2007 TOUAREG. THIS INVOLVED THE FUEL FILTER FLANGE ON THE CAR. IT SPECIFICALLY SAID IF YOU ARE SMELLING GASOLINE TAKE IT TO THE DEALER RIGHT AWAY. IN AUGUST 2017 WE TOOK THE CAR IN TO HAVE IT INSPECTED. THEY SAID AT THE TIME NOTHING WAS WRONG. WE STARTED SMELLING GAS FUMES COMING FROM THE CAR IN NOV. 2017 AND TOOK IT TO VILLAGE VOLKSWAGEN IN CHATTANOOGA TN. THEY CONFIRMED IT WAS THE FUEL FILTER FLANGE THAT WAS AT FAULT AND ACCORDING TO THEM, VOLKSWAGEN REFUSED TO REPLACE THE PART OR PAY FOR ANY OF THE REPAIRS. AS THIS RECALL INVOLVES POTENTIALLY HAVING THE VEHICLE THAT MY WIFE USES TO TRANSPORT OUR GRANDCHILDREN AROUND TO CATCH ON FIRE, I WAS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, THE CONTACT BECAME ILL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAMILY MEMBERS WHO ALSO RODE IN THE VEHICLE BECAME ILL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS SEVEN YEAR OLD SON BECAME UNCONSCIOUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE AND HIS SEVEN YEAR OLD SON SUFFERED EXTENSIVELY FROM CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HE HAD SUFFERED FROM THE MEDICAL CONDITION KNOWN AS THE BENDS, DUE TO THE CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TEN OTHER PASSENGERS WHO RODE IN THE VEHICLE OVER TIME ALSO BECAME ILL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT (MIL) CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. I EXPERIENCED A LACK OF POWER AND PERFORMANCE. HAD IT CHECKED AT AN AUTO PARTS STORE AND THEY SAID THE TROUBLE CODE WAS FOR CAMSHAFT/CRANKSHAFT POSITIONING SENSOR. I REPLACED BOTH CAMSHAFT SENSORS AND THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR AND RESET THE CODE. 400 MILES LATER THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. TOOK IT TO A SHOP AND THEY SAID THE TIMING CHAIN HAD STRETCHED AND WOULD NEED REPLACED TO THE TUNE OF $2500. THEY ALSO MENTIONED CHANGING A PROBLEMATIC BOLT ON THE OIL PUMP, SOMETHING THEY SAID HAD BEEN AN ISSUE WITH THE 3.6 LITER V6.
THE BRAKE BOOSTER CONTINUALLY GOES OUT AND THE VW DEALERSHIP CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED SEVERAL TIMES IN RAPID SUCCESSION EITHER WHILE YOU ARE MOVING OR JUST STANDING STILL, IT BECOMES INCREDIBLY HARD TO FURTHER PUSH DOWN AND THE BRAKES BECOME ALMOST COMPLETELY UNRESPONSIVE. SO IF YOU ARE IN TRAFFIC AND THE CAR IN FRONT OF YOU IS CONSTANTLY DEPRESSING THEIR BRAKE PEDALS, IT IS INCREDIBLY EASY TO REAR END THEM IF YOU DON'T ALLOW FOR A LOT OF ROOM BETWEEN YOU AND THE CAR IN FRONT, WHICH ISN'T ALWAYS POSSIBLE IN TRAFFIC. ONLY AFTER WAITING FOR MAYBE 30 SECTIONS DO THE BRAKES RETURN TO A SOMEWHAT NORMAL MODE.
2007 Volkswagen Touareg questions
Does the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg: Fuel Filter Flange May Crack and Leak, Raising Fire Risk; Fuel Filter Flange Can Crack and Leak Fuel, Raising Fire Risk; Structure:Body. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (3), Fuel/Propulsion System (2), Visibility (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.