Recalls ·2005 Volkswagen Touareg

2005 Volkswagen Touareg recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline — fuel pump. Owners filed 75 complaints, most often about fuel/propulsion system. Among the 14 model years of this model in the database, 2005 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints75

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Recalls (2)

Fuel system, gasoline — Fuel pumpCampaign 17V583000 · 20 Sep 2017

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.

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 system16 · 40%
Electrical system11 · 28%
Fuel system4 · 10%
Seat belts4 · 10%
Air bags3 · 8%
Steering3 · 8%
Gasoline3 · 8%
Power train3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Passenger airbag warning light on dash shows airbag will not deploy in a crash. Water comes from behind dashboard onto drivers and passenger side floor board when turning while driving likely cause by clogged ac drains behind wheel wells. Fuel pump premature failure, after refueling. Headliner falling from ceiling on…

Air bags · Dec 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

The steering wheel locking device does not block the steering wheel any more after parking the vehicle and removing the key ignition lock. Instead when turning the steering wheel there is a pronounced rattling noise coming from inside the steering wheel. The wheel locking mechanism does not work.

Steering · Nov 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

Gasoline leaking from the tank runs over the right-side exhaust tubes to the ground. The flow of the fuel leakage is very high at a drop-rate of more than one drop per second with the vehicle parked and the engine running at idle speed. Once the engine is turned off the leakage stops within short time. I got aware of…

Fuel/propulsion system · Nov 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

Vehicle has been emitting an odor of gas for some time. Upon investigation, i found that the fuel filter (accessed under the rear seat but part of the fuel tank) had a 1/8" crack in the top of the filter assembly. This crack would leak gasoline while the engine was running and even after the engine stopped (likely due…

Fuel/propulsion system · Oct 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

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.