repaired · 2018 Q4
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2010 Volkswagen TouaregProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-151 the manufacturer reports only 43% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg has problems
25 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Fuel/propulsion system
7Engine
4Fuel system, diesel
2Power train
2Electrical system
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Engine and engine cooling
1Air bags
1Service brakes
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 0 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2010 Volkswagen Touareg recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other Touareg year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Touareg median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg, and the recalls they led to.
- High-Pressure Fuel Pump FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What Touareg owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Previous recall in 2017 regarding fuel filter housing cracks and seals has failed. In 2017 it was approved to allow VW to use cellophane sticky tape to cover the fuel filter crack in plastic housing. It has failed. The car has 43,000 miles, the cabin has strong odor smell. The left rear wheel arch…
I have a 2010 VW Touarge V6, recently it started leaking fuel out, after taking the car to VW dealership, they told me the fuel was leaking out from the fuel filter flange. VW had a recall on (2007-2010 VW Touarge) fuel filter flange back in 2017 (see below)…
SAFETY RECALL 20Z4 FUEL PUMP FLANGE VW HAD A SAFETY RECALL ABOUT THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE. BUT THEY DID NOT REPLACE THE FLANGE FOR ME. INSTEAD THEY ONLY PUT A PROTECTIVE FILM THERE WHICH DID NOT WORK. NOW MY VEHICLE IS LEAKING FUEL BUT VW REFUSED TO COVER IT. THE PROBLEM IS STILL THERE AND THEIR RECALL…
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