MYRModel Year Report

2008 Volkswagen Touareg

● Typical for this model
2008 Volkswagen Touareg
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:52:00.881Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
56
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Fuel/propulsion system

41% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 231 complaints 2004 2005: 75 complaints 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 9 complaints 2008: 56 complaints 2008 56 2009: 19 complaints 2010: 25 complaints 2010 2011: 16 complaints 2012: 28 complaints 2012 2013: 30 complaints 2014: 27 complaints 2014 2015: 24 complaints 2016: 45 complaints 2016 2017: 24 complaints
2004: 231 complaints 2004 2005: 75 complaints 2005 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 9 complaints 2007 2008: 56 complaints 2008 56 2009: 19 complaints 2009 2010: 25 complaints 2010 2011: 16 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2012 2013: 30 complaints 2013 2014: 27 complaints 2014 2015: 24 complaints 2015 2016: 45 complaints 2016 2017: 24 complaints 2017
2004: 231 complaints 2004 2005: 75 complaints 2005 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 9 complaints 2007 2008: 56 complaints 2008 56 2009: 19 complaints 2009 2010: 25 complaints 2010 2011: 16 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2012 2013: 30 complaints 2013 2014: 27 complaints 2014 2015: 24 complaints 2015 2016: 45 complaints 2016 2017: 24 complaints 2017

2008: 56 complaints

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YearComplaints
2004231
200575
200637
20079
200856
200919
201025
201116
201228
201330
201427
201524
201645
201724

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel/propulsion system

41% · 23 reports
FIREINJURY
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I was driving the vehicle and noticed smoke coming out from under the hood I pulled over immediately and the whole engine compartment was on fire I tried to put fire but Fire department showed up and extinguish the fire, fire was due to a fuel…

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-26

Also filed under Electrical system and engine

Electrical system

14% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

FIREINJURY
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The headlights of my 2008 Volkswagen Touareg have been burning the bulbs and giving me many problems to condition in the night yesterday April 26, 2019 the headlight burned left I saw smoke coming out and opened the hood and I found that there was a...

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-28

Also filed under Exterior lighting

Digital speedometer is reading in km, not MPH. Owners manual incorrectly explains it can be set in MPH but the manufacturer has told me that it is not possible on my model.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-05-06

Engine

13% · 7 reports
FIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. When the contact's husband attempted to start the vehicle, it failed to start.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-04-18

Exterior lighting

11% · 6 reports
FIRE
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I purchased an '08 vw Touareg 2 V8 with the much lauded bi-xenon afs ii headlights.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-01-03

Seat belts

7% · 4 reports

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2007-07-06Equipment07V285000 Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire pressure monitoring systems." The owner's manual is missing the tire pressure monitoring…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2009-08-31Structure09V248000 Volkswagen is recalling 14,416 my 2007-2009 Touareg vehicles. The fastening struts on the roof edge spoiler can crack, causing the spoiler to become loose and possibly detach from the vehicle…

    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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  3. R
    2017-08-03Fuel system, gasoline17V151000 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.

    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.

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    Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline08V035000 On certain passenger vehicles, a fuel supply line was changed during production which could lead to insufficient sealing of the fuel supply line connector.

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Volkswagen Touareg — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 08V035000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07V285000 · Equipment
  • Recall 09V248000 · Structure
  • Recall 17V151000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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FAQ

Is the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.