The 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has 5 recalls, the most serious being a fuel leak risk where the fuel pump or fuel filter flange can crack and allow gasoline to escape, raising the risk of a fire.
The fuel flange issue covers gasoline-powered models and involves hairline cracks that can form in the plastic flange where the fuel pump or filter connects to the tank. Fuel that escapes through those cracks can pool near hot engine components or other ignition sources and ignite. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, which is why multiple filings address the same underlying problem.
The other recall involves the roof edge spoiler. The fastening struts that hold the spoiler to the roofline can crack over time, causing the spoiler to loosen and eventually detach while the vehicle is moving. Because this can happen without obvious warning, even a spoiler that feels firmly attached may not be secure. A detached spoiler can strike pedestrians or cyclists nearby, or land in the road and become a hazard for following traffic.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel filter flange can crack, causing fuel to leak from the fuel system.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the flange for cracks and replace it if damaged, or install a protective cover if no cracks are found.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump flange may develop small cracks that allow fuel to leak. A fuel leak near an ignition source could cause a fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will apply protective film to the fuel pump flange, or replace it if cracks are already present.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel filter flange can crack, causing fuel to leak from the fuel system.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fuel filter flange and replace it if cracked. A protective cover will be applied to prevent future cracks.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fastening struts that hold the roof edge spoiler may crack over time, allowing the spoiler to loosen and detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will install reinforcement wedges to strengthen the roof edge spoiler's fastening.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fastening struts holding the roof edge spoiler can crack over time, allowing the spoiler to loosen and detach from the vehicle without warning, even if it initially feels secure.
What the fix does
Dealers will install reinforcement wedges on the roof edge spoiler at no cost to strengthen the fastening struts.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
