Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V151000 Reported March 8, 2017

Fuel pump flange may crack causing fuel leak

Q: What is recall 17V151000?

NHTSA recall 17V151000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on March 8, 2017. It addresses: Fuel pump flange may crack causing fuel leak. The recall affects approximately 20,908 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · N/A · 20,908 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

17V151000

Manufacturer Campaign

20Z4

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

20,908

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 8, 2017

Completion Rate

42.64

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

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 repairs will be made free of charge. the recall began august 3, 2017. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for the recall is 20z4.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17V151000 or campaign 20Z4.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 17V151000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V151000?

NHTSA recall 17V151000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on March 8, 2017. It addresses: Fuel pump flange may crack causing fuel leak. The recall affects approximately 20,908 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V151000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20Z4. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.