Fuel system, gasolineRecall 17V-151 · 2007–2010 Volkswagen Touareg
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 17V-151 covers 20,908 2007–2010 Volkswagen Touareg for a fuel system, gasoline problem, reported to NHTSA on March 8, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 43% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V151000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
43%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1,866 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 14, 2006 to March 23, 2010. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.