AI Damage2007 Volkswagen Touareg: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and fuel/propulsion system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 9
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 33% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 22% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 11% of all complaints
- 4 Seat belts 11% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 11% of all complaints
- 6 Visibility 11% of all complaints
- Engine: 3 complaints (33% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (22% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (11% of all).
- Seat belts: 1 complaints (11% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (11% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.6 L · petrol · 6 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- 4.2 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- 5 L · diesel · turbo · 10 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- automatic, 6-speed
Drive: AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 9 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
My vehicle has a fuel filter problem This car has a total of 3 recalls and the fuel filter flange is one of the recalls Iâve been told they fixed it before but Iâve never gotten it fixed maybe the previous owner I took it Volkswagen they said I have to pay for the recall. But what happens when the repair fails?
As this recall involves potentially having the vehicle that my wife uses to transport our grandchildren around to catch on fire, I was then directly told do you want us to repair it or not and the total cost of repairs was $652.00.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen touareg. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle for an extended period, the contact became ill. The contact stated that the family members who also rode in the vehicle became ill. The contact stated that his seven year old son became unconscious.
The check engine light (mil) came on while driving. I experienced a lack of power and performance. Had it checked at an auto parts store and they said the trouble code was for camshaft/crankshaft positioning sensor. I replaced both camshaft sensors and the crankshaft sensor and reset the code.
The brake booster continually goes out and the vw dealership can't find anything wrong. When the brake pedal is depressed several times in rapid succession either while you are moving or just standing still, it becomes incredibly hard to further push down and the brakes become almost completely unresponsive.
Rear middle seat belt seized up. Traveling from seattle wa to wenatchee wa (approx. 140 miles) and not able to use seat belt for the passenger.
The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled as the brakes seized. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The test results showed a defective oil pump bolt, which had malfunctioned and caused the vehicle to stall.
At 41000, the car started making a high pitch noise whenever driving. After getting a second opinion, it is determined that the bearing on the center drive shaft has failed. Called vw and confirmed the problem and that this part is not serviceable.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 11,366 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 31% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Touareg has 46 complaints (14 years in the data). This year has 9, below average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, fuel/propulsion system, powertrain. Total complaints: 9. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: A/C or heater (11%), seat belts (11%), smoke, burning smell, fire (11%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Volkswagen Touareg from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.