Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 9 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V583000 Fuel Filter Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V151000 Fuel Pump Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V248000 ROOF EDGE SPOILER NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Seat Belts 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Visibility 1 complaint
Together, the 9 complaints on file report 12 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$6,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has limited complaint data with only 9 reports and 3 recalls, suggesting no widespread issues. Fuel system and body-related recalls are key concerns, but overall, issues appear to be infrequent and not severe.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel pump | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| Roof spoiler | Unknown | $200–$500 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Cabin filter replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel odor
- Loose roof spoiler
- Engine misfire
- Brake pedal softness
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.