2007–2010 Volkswagen Touareg recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V151000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 20Z4
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 20,908
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Owner phone
- 1-800-893-5298
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 3, 2017
- Built
- Sep 14, 2006 – Mar 23, 2010
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.