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2005 Volkswagen Touareg recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 20, 201717V583000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V583000
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| Dec 15, 200404V592000 | Seat beltsWHEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THE CHILD RESTRAINTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES OR DEATH. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V592000
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Owner complaints by component75
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 21 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 19 |
| Power train | 10 | 13 |
| Tires | 9 | 12 |
| Air bags | 8 | 11 |
| Fuel system | 7 | 9 |
| Seat belts | 7 | 9 |
| Gasoline | 5 | 7 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 5 |
| Steering | 4 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 5 |
| Hydraulic | 4 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 4 |
| Structure | 3 | 4 |
| Engine | 3 | 4 |
9 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
- Electrical system
“My OBD port cannot be read. It will not communicate, or I cannot communicate with the vehicle using any OBD reading software. Myself or my mechanic. This is a major safety concern due to several reasons.”
- Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled.”
- Power train
“Due to a leak in either the sunroof or the windshield water continuously drips down every time it rains onto the floorboard of the driver side of this vehicle, creating a sopping wet floor board that has 2 inches of…”
Other Volkswagen Touareg model years
- 20092 recalls19 complaints
- 20084 recalls56 complaints
- 20073 recalls9 complaints
- 20061 recall37 complaints
- 20052 recalls75 complaints
- 20044 recalls231 complaints
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2005 Volkswagen Touareg recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 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 is the most common complaint about the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg?
Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 16 complaints out of 75 filed with NHTSA (21%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 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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