NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline — fuel pump. Owners filed 231 complaints, most often about fuel/propulsion system. Among the 14 model years of this model in the database, 2004 ranks #1 for number of recalls.
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Touareg vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel filter flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel filter flange for cracks, replacing the flange if cracks are found. If no cracks are found, a protective cover will be installed onto the filter flange. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Ai.
Seat beltsCampaign 04V592000 · 15 Dec 2004
Problem: Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." all three rear seat positions and the front passenger position are equipped with seat belt retractors that have a locking feature which converts the retractor from an emergency locking retractor (elr) mode to an automatic locking retractor (alr) mode for the purposes of child restraint installation. The belt may deactivate the alr mode with certain child restraints.
Risk: When involved in a crash, the child restraints may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injuries or death.
Remedy: Dealers will permanently install a 'clip' in each of the two rear outboard seat belts. The clips will prevent unwanted deactivation of the alr mode with child seat installations. The recall began on april 11, 2005. Owners should contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.
Seat belts — Rear/otherCampaign 04V233000 · 19 May 2004
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, the rear seat belt latch attachment bolt may have been insufficiently riveted.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the belt buckle. Owner notification began on june 21, 2004. Owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Electrical system — WiringCampaign 03V266000 · 25 Jul 2003
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) wiring harness may have been improperly routed during assembly. An improperly routed tpms wiring harness may contact the parking brake cable spring.
Risk: If this happens, the tpms wiring circuit could be interrupted, resulting in an inoperative tpms, and causing a short-to-ground condition that could potentially result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tpms wiring harness routing and, if necessary, correct the wiring harness routing. Owner notification began august 18, 2003. Owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-893-5298.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Fuel/propulsion system22 · 55%
Exterior lighting7 · 18%
Electrical system6 · 15%
Engine4 · 10%
Air bags3 · 8%
Fuel system3 · 8%
Gasoline3 · 8%
Unknown or other3 · 8%
When complaints were filed
201714
201811
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From owner complaints
Drive it short distance and it won't start again for hours! Have taken it to vw to put on brakes and asked them to check it out, found nothing! They have known about this recall since april 2017 shows air bag light on all the time !
This is a complaint regarding the way that volkswagen is handling the safety recall 20z4 (fuel pump flange). My car smelled like gasoline and i had received the safety recall letter in the mail, so took my car into volkswagen immediately as directed. They told me that they do not yet have the replacement part, but…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen touareg. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when attempting to drive. When the vehicle was started, an electrical noise was heard from the dashboard. In addition, the electrical system failed after three days. The vehicle was taken to david maus volkswagen north…
2004 volkswagen touareg. Consumer writes in regards to fuel filter flange safety recall. *ld the consumer requested to be reimbured for the repairs covered in the recall. Updated 12/8/2017*js
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.