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2011 Volkswagen TOUAREG Fuel System, Diesel Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	938189
Internal NHTSA #	10472821
Manufacurer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	TOUAREG
Model Year	2011
File date	22/08/12
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Wednesday 8/15 - following an approximately 50 mile early morning highway drive from home to a remote office location, the engine stalled while standing at a stop light. I immediately restarted and proceed a short distance through the light, wherein the engine failed again. Attempts to restart were unsuccessful, with multiple engine lights, glow plug coil signals displayed. Car towed to dealership for evaluation. Following day, 8/16 advised that the 'algae' discovered in fuel - requiring drain of fuel tank, flush and cleaning of fuel system - estimated cost ~ $400. Following day, 8/17 advised that drain, flush complete but that fuel return valve required replacement - estimated cost increased to ~$800. Parts ordered, car to remain at dealership through weekend. Tuesday 8/21 received call, advised that 'metal shavings in fuel system' required complete replacement of fuel system - approx. $10,000 repair. Regional vw service rep. Reviewed matter and assumed responsibility for repair. Questioned sudden shift from algae to metal shavings contamination without material response. Later that day received follow up call that parts required 'red tag' ordering, meaning parts had to come from germany. Car to be laid up for additional 10 days (approx). 8/27 - asked for update and use of loaner car. Parts still on order. Dealership had not experienced non - gasoline generated fuel system contamination/failure - no reasoned explanation for failure. Loaner car denied as car was beyond 36k warranty period, yet vw elected to assume responsibility for repair. Web based research indicateswell documented and growing tdi fuel system failure problem. *js
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	39500
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ACTON, MA
VIN pattern	WVGFK9BP6BDXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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Vehicle speed	15
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A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2011 Volkswagen TOUAREG Fuel System, Diesel Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Volkswagen TOUAREG Fuel System, Diesel Problems, Complaints and Defects

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