The 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 109,265 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Touareg vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel filter flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel filter flange for cracks, replacing the flange if cracks are found. If no cracks are found, a protective cover will be installed onto the filter flange. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may…
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…
STRUCTURE09V2480002009-07-0214,416 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
3
12injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
POWER TRAIN
1
SEAT BELTS
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
1
Total complaints9
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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 i’ve been told they fixed it before but i’ve 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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“Rear middle seat belt seized up. Traveling from seattle wa to wenatchee wa (approx. 140 miles) and not able to use seat belt for the passenger. *tr”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen touareg. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled as the brakes seized. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The test results showed a defective oil pump bolt, which had malfunctioned and caused the…”
“At 41000, the car started making a high pitch noise whenever driving. After getting a second opinion, it is determined that the bearing on the center drive shaft has failed. Called vw and confirmed the problem and that this part is not serviceable. The whole drive shaft (and a new coupler/flex…”
“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.…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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