Volkswagen Touareg 2008
Model Touareg made in 2008 by Volkswagen got 8 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 24 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to digital instrument panel, exterior lighting and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding child seat, digital instrument panel and electrical system. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and structure. The car has 3 modeles with engines 3.6, 4.2 and 5 turbo.
Model 2008
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 | 6 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | 4 | 14/20/16 | 17.5508/27.0143/20.8353 | Premium | 2812 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 21-Aug-07 |
| 4.2 | 8 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | 4 | 12/17/14 | 15.3/24/18.2823 | Premium | 3213 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 15-Jan-07 |
| 5 Turbo | 10 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | 4 | 15/20/17 | 18.4/27.7/21.6747 | D | 2470 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 21-Mar-07 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V285000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 01/01/2007 to 06/30/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 3100 | 07/06/2007 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 06/25/2007 | 07/03/2007 | 571 | 138 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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 system (tpms) written instructions. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This standard specifies performance requirements for tire pressure monitoring systems (tpms) to warn drivers of significant under-inflation of tires and the resulting safety problems. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vw recall no. n9.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V035000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | from 11/30/2007 to 12/12/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 96 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 01/28/2008 | 01/29/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, a fuel supply line was changed during production which could lead to insufficient sealing of the fuel supply line connector. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could lead to a fuel leak. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vwoa recall no. 20n4 (r4).customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V248000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | V (Vehicle) | 14416 | 08/31/2009 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 07/02/2009 | 07/02/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 warning, even though initially the spoiler may feel secure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this happens, the spoiler could cause injury by striking persons outside the vehicle or could become an obstacle to other drivers, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volkswagen recall no.66d6/s5. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILD SEAT - LATCH CONNECTOR | |||||
| TB-00-10-06 | 09/30/2010 | 10036493 | Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). update to existing technical bulletin. no production change required. all models. *pe | 03/23/2011 | |
| CHILD SEAT - VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR | |||||
| TB-00-10-06 | 09/30/2010 | 10036493 | Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). update to existing technical bulletin. no production change required. all models. *pe | 03/23/2011 | |
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| 900792 | 11/30/2007 | 10023984 | Volkswagen - 2006 passat, 2008 touareg u.s. vehicles - odometer display. *nj | 02/26/2008 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 97-08-03 | 06/20/2008 | 10025925 | Volkswagen: trailer light fuse change: fuse for trailer towing lights may continue to open after replacement. does not affect normal vehicle lighting. *pe | 09/16/2008 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| TB-97-09-02 | 05/12/2009 | 10030370 | Volkswagen: the wiring harness located on the driver's side floor pan near the a pillar may have a corroded splice(s) connection. locate splice to determine possible corrosion. repair wiring as per repair manual. *pe | 09/25/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TB-01-12-04 | 02/10/2012 | 10043602 | Volkswagen: gasoline engines have rough idle, have significant loss of power or stalling with reduced performance. *pe | 04/13/2012 | |
| TB-15-11-04 | 12/22/2011 | 10043276 | Volkswagen: certain model year vehicles are experiencing engine not starting, making a rattling noise when engine has started, timing chain keeps slipping and exhaust light comes on. *pe | 03/08/2012 | |
| SB-10-11-01 | 02/14/2011 | 10038655 | Volkswagen: malfunction light is on and there is noise with the engine running rough. multiple trouble codes possibly stored. all models 2008-2012. *rm | 06/24/2011 | |
| SB-10-11-01 | 02/14/2011 | 10038655 | Ready | 06/24/2011 | |
| TSB-01-07-64 | 10/01/2007 | 10032272 | Volkswagen: due to fuel intrusion into the low pressure side fuel pressure sensor g410, a false signal may be sent to the ecm resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance. a false signal may result in illumination of the malfunction in | 02/26/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| V201203 | 12/03/2012 | 10050079 | Volkswagen:evaporative (evap) emission system, diagnostic trouble code diagnosis. revised procedure developed to test evap system without fuel cap. *js | 01/24/2013 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| TB-87-08-02 | 02/20/2008 | 10032778 | Volkswagen: a/c inoperative, evaporator temperature sensor-g308-damaged or dislodged. symptoms can be poor heat, no cooling, or insufficient cooling. *pe | 05/21/2010 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| TB-01-10-10 | 06/07/2010 | 10034824 | Volkswagen: due to fuel intrusion into the low pressure side fuel pressure sensor g410, a false signal may be sent to the ecm resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance. *pe | 01/19/2011 | |
| 010769 | 12/13/2007 | 10024448 | Mil on, dtc p129f and/or p310b stored in ecm fault memory. *nj | 04/15/2008 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY | |||||
| TB-01-10-10 | 06/07/2010 | 10034824 | Volkswagen: due to fuel intrusion into the low pressure side fuel pressure sensor g410, a false signal may be sent to the ecm resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance. *pe | 01/19/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| TB-01-07-69 | 12/13/2007 | 10032799 | Volkswagen: mil on, dtc p129f and/or p310b stored in ecm fault memory. due to fuel intrusion into the low pressure side fuel pressure sensor-g410, a false signal may be sent to the ecm resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance. | 05/24/2010 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||||
| TB-01-07-69 | 12/13/2007 | 10032799 | Volkswagen: mil on, dtc p129f and/or p310b stored in ecm fault memory. due to fuel intrusion into the low pressure side fuel pressure sensor-g410, a false signal may be sent to the ecm resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance. | 05/24/2010 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| TB-35-11-01 | 06/06/2011 | 10041250 | Ready | 09/21/2011 | |
| TB-35-11-01 | 06/06/2011 | 10041250 | Volkswagen: the gear box has a momentarily delay while accelerating. *rm | 09/21/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| CSC-37E6/S8 | 08/01/2010 | 10036970 | Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. in some vehicles it is possible that a bushing inside the mechatronic unit has the potential to wear out prematurely, causing the clutches inside the transmission | 04/25/2011 | |
| (PWS) | |||||
| TB-15-12-01 | 07/23/2012 | 10045560 | Volkswagen: all models experience the timing chain slipping, rattling noises of the engine after starting, and engine fails to start. 2008-13 all models. *pe | 09/10/2012 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 2014628 | 05/03/2007 | 10021960 | Door, front or rear inner release handle remains in open position when exiting the vehicle. *kb | 06/27/2007 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||
| 03/05/2008 | 1 | 1 | |
| 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. it is confusing and not safe to have two different speed reading in the dash. *tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 11/15/2007 | 700 | 1 | |
| I purchased an '08 vw touareg 2 v8 with the much lauded bi-xenon afs ii headlights. i fully understand bi-xenon brand headlights and hids in general are in design transition and are supposed to offer more illumination, and thus better safety, than prior halogen headlight designs. however, my real life experience with bi-xenon headlights strongly suggests that nhtsa overlooked something that has placed many motorists, myself included, at risk. because of the vertical cutoff present in the light pattern of low beam bi-xenons, the uphill side of roadway dips and valleys are not illuminated. this is an ever-present danger for those of us who travel rural, country roads, at night, with abundant wildlife present (or pets, children or joggers). of course, utilizing the high beams can compensate for the blind spots created by the vertical cutoff. however, when on unfamiliar country roads, traveling the speed limit, i find that i am caught overdriving the headlight illumination when encountering dips and valleys, and cannot react quickly enough with high beam response to make me feel secure. there is also the issue of blinding oncoming motorists with my high beams or even those i'm approaching from behind. i believe the nhtsa approval of bi-xenons headlights on the vw touareg was a mistake. the vehicles need to be recalled. the alleged added advantage of bi-xenons on level or ascending roadways is negated by the blind spots created in dips and valleys when the vehicle is descending. i would gladly return to halogen type headlights for rural settings. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 08/21/2009 | 200 | 1 | |
| When taking foot off of brake pedal, brakes hang up and make a squealing sound, indicating the brakes are not releasing as they should. v.w. told us to replace brakes to solve problem, did so and did not solve problem, wrote v.w. a letter and absolutely no response or concern from v.w. concerned could have brake failure in emergency. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2009 | 11000 | 1 | |
| 2008 vw touareg loud squealing noise emitted when vehicle coming from a complete stop and moving under 10 miles. made 2 attempts to dealership but to no avail. dealer heard the noise but unable to resolved matter. *tr | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/15/2009 | 20699 | 1 | |
| I have a 2008 volkswagen touareg 2 which was purchased new with pirelli tires. at approximately 12,000 miles, i noticed a vibration in the steering and took my car in to the dealer. the dealer found nothing wrong at that time. the car started to pull to the right at about 20,000 miles and again i took the car to the dealer. the dealer would not align the tires because they said that there were too many highs and lows in the tires although i had done everything required by the dealer. i called pirelli who said that the tires should be rotated every three to four thousand miles but vw says that they only rotate at 10,000. after filing a complaint with vw the dealer offered two new tires but i had to pay for the other two. not a satisfactory solution as the dealer would not give me the two tires without my personal purchase of two more. the dealer claimed they didn't know that the pirelli suggested rotating at 3,000 miles. *tr | |||
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||
| 11/15/2009 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen touareg. the vehicle had pirelli scorpion strs tires, tire size 265/45zr20. the contact observed when the vehicle was parked that the air pressure in the tires needed to be over inflated by two pounds before the vehicle could be in operation. a failure had not occurred when the complaint was filed. the contact disagreed with the practice of over inflating the tires. the failure mileage was unavailable. the current mileage was 5,280. | |||
| 01/22/2008 | 15 | 20 | 01/21/2008 |
| On january 21, 2008 i purchased a new 2008 volkswagen touareg. i am the original owner. the tpms continuously warns of a low tire (s). however, no such low tire condition exists. after complaining, i learned that volkswagen sets the | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 05/13/2008 | 16000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 volkswagen touareg. the contact stated that at highway speeds all four wheels vibrate back and forth. after numerous trips to the dealer to no avail a mechanic finally stated that the original equipment tires put on the vehicle were off road tires and should of never been put on the vehicle. the tires were sent to a testing center and the tires were deemed safe and no defects were found. the owner contacted volkswagen customer service and they stated that there was nothing they could do about it and they would not replace the tires. the owner wants the correct tires out on his vehicle. the failure mileage was 16,000. the current mileage is approximately 17,800. rd | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | FORT WORTH | 76107 | AUTOBAHN IMPORTS, INC | 817-336-0885 |