NHTSA Complaint #11138850 — 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11138850
Vehicle	2011 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 6, 2018
Date Filed	October 7, 2018
Mileage	69,899 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLE RECENTLY COMPLETED A 70,000 MILE SERVICE AT THE LOCAL VW DEALER. TWO DAYS AFTER THE SERVICE, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO EXHIBIT THE FAINT SMELL OF FUEL ON THE DRIVER'S REAR SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN PARKED. WITH EACH PASSING DAY, THE SCENT OF FUEL CONTINUES TO INCREASE AND NOW ENTERS THE VEHICLE CABIN AT LOW IDLE SPEEDS (ESPECIALLY WHEN EXITING MAJOR ROADS OF TRAVEL).

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