| Issue ID | 1344567 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10938319 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TOUAREG |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 01/06/16 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | There is a very strong fuel smell from inside the car as well as from the outside. After warmng up the car, there is visible fuel leaking from underneath. This happens whether is car is in motion or stationary. It leaks more and smells stronger when the weather is warm. This is a huge fire hazard as well as damaging to your health by breathing the fumes from the leaking fuel. It is progressively getting worse. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LOS ANGELES, CA |
| VIN pattern | WVGBF7A94ADXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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