2008 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG — Owner-Reported Problems
Verdict & Safety Summary
- Crashes 1
- Fires 4
- Injuries 2
- Deaths 0
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Component Problem Distribution
Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.
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| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM | 24 | 44.4% | 0 crashes · 2 fires |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 | 11.1% | 0 crashes · 2 fires |
| ENGINE | 3 | 5.6% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 5.6% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 5.6% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 3.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | 3.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | 3.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1.9% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 | 20.4% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Problem & Recall Timeline
Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time
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| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2008-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2009-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2010-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2010-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2010-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2013-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2013-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2014-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2014-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2015-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2015-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2016-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2016-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2017-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2017-Q2 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2017-Q3 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2017-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2018-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2018-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2018-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2019-Q1 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2019-Q2 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2019-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2020-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2020-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2020-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2021-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2024-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 07V285000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 08V035000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 09V248000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 17V151000 |
Safety Recalls (4)
Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 07V285000
- Report date
- Component:
- EQUIPMENT
- Consequence:
- THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS (TPMS) TO WARN DRIVERS OF SIGNIFICANT UNDER-INFLATION OF TIRES AND THE RESULTING SAFETY PROBLEMS.
- Remedy:
- OWNERS WILL BE SENT AN OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT CONTAINING THE REQUIRED TPMS INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 6, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-893-5298.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 08V035000
- Report date
- Component:
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 09V248000
- Report date
- Component:
- STRUCTURE
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 17V151000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- 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.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Complaint Narrative Explorer
Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records
No complaints match the current filters.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.