2010 Volkswagen Touareg Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg, and owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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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. These…
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 72,926 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Previous recall in 2017 regarding fuel filter housing cracks and seals has failed. In 2017 it was approved to allow VW to use cellophane sticky tape to cover the fuel filter crack in plastic housing.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 10, 2024 · Fuel/propulsion system
“I have a 2010 VW Touarge V6, recently it started leaking fuel out, after taking the car to VW dealership, they told me the fuel was leaking out from the fuel filter flange. VW had a recall on (2007-20”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 28, 2021 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14–18 / 19–24 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Premium |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3/3.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Volkswagen Touareg model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volkswagen Touareg model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
How do I know if my 2010 Volkswagen Touareg has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volkswagen dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V151000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.