Volkswagen recall: Fuel system, gasoline
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Volkswagen Touareg 2007–2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V151000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 8, 2017
- Owners notified
- Aug 3, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 20,908
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 14, 2006 to Mar 23, 2010
- Part
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Maker's own recall number
- 20Z4
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Volkswagen recall: Unknown or other May 5, 2021
- Volkswagen recall: Unknown or other May 16, 2018
- Volkswagen recall: Fuel system, gasoline Sep 20, 2017
- Volkswagen recall: Tires Apr 26, 2016
- Volkswagen recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Mar 24, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.