CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Volkswagen Touareg has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 231 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 5 fires, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (52 reports).
2004 Volkswagen Touareg recalls
Fuel Filter Flange May Crack and Leak, Raising Fire Risk
The fuel filter flange on certain gasoline-powered vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Most common 2004 Volkswagen Touareg problems
Problem areas named in the 231 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 52 |
| Power Train | 51 |
| Tires | 38 |
| Air Bags | 27 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 23 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 22 |
| Suspension | 21 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 |
What owners report
I have contacted Volkswagen about my recall over a month ago the man claimed he ordered the parts and would be in contact but has never contacted me ever since and since then my vehicle has completely stopped working and the gas smell is at a very dangerous level
The flange for the fuel does not leak from that i can see couse if it was leaking it would be on the ground.
Hello: this is the 2nd VW TOUAREG this year to repair so far, this one is a 2004 model that I have had to replace complete left & right xenon headlamp assembly Very pricy. Wiring insulation turns brittle, cracks & falls off inside the headlamp assembly, This allows the bare wires to touch & short causing fuses to blow shutting off headlamps while driving at night. This I think should be recalled, I have fixed 5 of these TOUAREGs in 4 years for this same problem. THANK YOU 10/24/24
My SUV was sitting for a few days at the airport and I when I got in the car, it started fine but the headlights, interior lights, power folding mirrors and the voltmeter were not working. I had to leave the car there since it was night time. The next day I drove it home in daylight and started checking fuses. I noticed two fuses (#2, #12) on the driver side fuse panel were failed. I replaced the #2, 5 amp, fuse and no changes were noticed. Then I replaced the #12, 25 amp, fuse and I heard a number of systems clicking and powering on; the lights flickered. Then I smelled burning and saw a puff of smoke come from under the dash. I immediately pulled the fuse . After troubleshooting, I found
The contact owns a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. The vehicle had previously been serviced at the dealer under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V583000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the fuel pump failed after the recall repair was performed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with fuel pump failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
2004 Volkswagen Touareg questions
Does the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg: Fuel Filter Flange May Crack and Leak, Raising Fire Risk; Seat Belts; Seat Belts:Rear/Other; Electrical System:Wiring. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg?
Based on 231 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (52), Power Train (51), Tires (38).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Volkswagen Touareg has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.