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2004 Volkswagen Touareg recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
NHTSA campaign 17V583000 · reported September 20, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 73,941 vehicles potentially affected
- The 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.
- The risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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 belts
NHTSA campaign 04V592000 · reported December 15, 2004 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC · 50,483 vehicles potentially affected
- The 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.
- The risk
- When involved in a crash, the child restraints may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injuries or death.
- The fix
- 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/other
NHTSA campaign 04V233000 · reported May 19, 2004 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC · 24,269 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the rear seat belt latch attachment bolt may have been insufficiently riveted.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
- The fix
- 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: wiring
NHTSA campaign 03V266000 · reported July 25, 2003 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC · 670 vehicles potentially affected
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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 report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Nov 9, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system
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
Sep 4, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system
The flange for the fuel does not leak from that i can see couse if it was leaking it would be on the ground.
Oct 24, 2024 · Exterior lighting
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…
Apr 24, 2023 · Electrical system · fire reported
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…
Jun 14, 2022 · Fuel system, gasoline · 130,000 miles
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…
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 9, 2025.