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2004 Volkswagen Touareg recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2004 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 231
Latest campaign: Sep 20, 2017

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seat belts	2	Dec 15, 2004	04V592000 04V233000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Sep 20, 2017	17V583000
Electrical system	1	Jul 25, 2003	03V266000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 20, 2017Latest campaign


Sep 20, 201717V583000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V583000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 17V583000 · Sep 20, 2017
Dec 15, 200404V592000	Seat belts WHEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THE CHILD RESTRAINTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES OR DEATH. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V592000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 04V592000 · Dec 15, 2004
May 19, 200404V233000	Seat belts: rear/other IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V233000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 04V233000 · May 19, 2004
Jul 25, 200303V266000	Electrical system: wiring 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 03V266000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 03V266000 · Jul 25, 2003

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component231

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

231Complaints filed

9Involving a crash

5Involving a fire

6Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	50	22	2	1	1
Electrical system	49	21	0	4	1
Tires	36	16	0	1	1
Air bags	27	12	2	0	2
Fuel/propulsion system	23	10	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	22	10	1	2	1
Vehicle speed control	22	10	1	0	0
Suspension	20	9	1	0	0
Service brakes	19	8	4	0	0
Hydraulic	16	7	4	0	0
Exterior lighting	13	6	0	3	1
Steering	12	5	1	0	0
Fuel system	10	4	1	0	0
Gasoline	10	4	1	0	0
Visibility	9	4	1	0	0

12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

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…”
Filed 11/09/2025 · ODI 11698472
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.”
Filed 09/04/2025 · ODI 11685014
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.”
Filed 10/24/2024 · ODI 11621837

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2004 Volkswagen Touareg recall questions

How many recalls does the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. The most recent, 17V583000 (reported September 20, 2017), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg recalls for?

The largest group is seat belts, with 2 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 50 complaints out of 231 filed with NHTSA (22%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 Volkswagen Touareg?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.

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