MYRModel Year Report

2008 Volkswagen Touareg

● Typical for this model
2008 Volkswagen Touareg
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:41:57.713Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volkswagen Touareg Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2004: 231 complaints 2004 2005: 75 complaints 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 9 complaints 2008: 56 complaints 2008 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: 44 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
201644
201724

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 41%

41% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 23 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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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 leak

NHTSA ODI report, 20241126

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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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 leak

NHTSA ODI report, 20241126

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, 20170418

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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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 leak

NHTSA ODI report, 20241126

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, 20190428

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11%

11% of complaints: exterior lighting — 6 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20190428

I PURCHASED AN '08 VW TOUAREG 2 V8 WITH THE MUCH LAUDED BI-XENON AFS II HEADLIGHTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090103

SEAT BELTS 7%

7% of complaints: seat belts — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20070706 — equipment

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 S

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.

Campaign 07V285000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090831 — structure

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 WITHOUT

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.

Campaign 09V248000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170803 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 17V151000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 08V035000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Volkswagen Touareg — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08V035000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V285000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V248000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V151000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.