2004 Volkswagen TOUAREG: complaints, problems and recalls

THE ELECTRONIC SAFETY PROGRAM MODULE MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT, DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH.*AK

Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10046702 at NHTSA ↗

WHILE TRAVELING WITH SUN ROOF OPEN VIBRATION INSIDE OF VEHICLE HURT CONSUMER'S EARS.*AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10051689 at NHTSA ↗

ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS WAS MOUNTED TOO CLOSE TO THE MANIFOLD. THE CLAMP FOR THESE WIRES BECAME TOO HOT AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 77,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10053967 at NHTSA ↗

2004 VW TOUAREG V8. THESE VEHICLES EXHIBITS FREQUENT BUT INCONSISTENT DELAY IN THROTTLE RESPONSE. THIS ISSUE ARISES MOST OFTEN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN THE DRIVER COMES TO A ROLLING STOP. WHEN SHIFTING INPUTS FROM THE BRAKE TO THE THROTTLE THE VEHICLE WILL FREQUENTLY EXHIBIT A 1-2 SECOND DELAY BEFORE THERE IS ANY RESPONSE FROM THE ENGINE. THIS HAS TWO DANGEROUS CONSEQUENCES. FIRST, THE DRIVER MAY INCREASE THE THROTTLE PRESSURE WAITING FOR A RESPONSE, THEN GETTING MORE THEN EXPECTED ACCELERATION WHEN THE ENGINE FINALLY RESPONDS. SECOND, THE …

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10054962 at NHTSA ↗

MY 2004 VW TOUAREG HAS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH ITS TRANSMISSION. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR LOW SPEED THE TRUCK HESITATES AND THEN LURCHES FORWARD. I HAVE CONTACTED VW AND THE DEALERSHIP WITH NO RESOLUTION. I HAVE TALKED WITH OTHER TOUAREG OWNERS AND THEY HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINT, SO IT APPEARS TO BE AFFECTING MORE THAN A SINGLE VEHICLE. I WOULD ASK THE NHTSA TO HELP TOUAREG OWNERS BY FORCING VW TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS ISSUE AND FIND A RESOLUTION BEFORE THERE IS A FATALITY DUE TO THIS SAFETY ISSUE.*AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10056401 at NHTSA ↗

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS ERRATICALLY FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR. CAR OFTEN HESITATES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A NEAR STOP. CAUSES A DANGER WHEN MERGING OR CROSSING INTERSECTIONS.*AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10056456 at NHTSA ↗

TIRE MONITORING SYSTEM FAILED. THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM, HOPEFULLY WILL SOON BE CLASSIFIED AS A RECALL. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO VW SERVICE 5 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS TO GET THIS ISSUE FIXED, BUT EITHER THE SERVICE BULLETINS ARE INADEQUATE OR THE SERVICE DEPT AT ABQ DEALERSHIP INCOMPETENT. REGARDLESS THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE ERROR (MONITORING FAILURE) LIGHT COMES ON SPORADICALLY INFORMING ME THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH AT LEAST ONE OF THE TIRES. I TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET FIXED, THEY RESET THE MOTO…

Owner-reported narrative. 400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10058652 at NHTSA ↗

STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG MODULE (HORN AREA) "POPPED" OUT OF PLACE WHILE THE CAR WAS PARKED. AIRBAG MODULE WAS THEN NO LONGER SEATED PROPERLY. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. 3,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10058921 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2003-07-25 (July 25, 2003)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Reported: 2004-05-19 (May 19, 2004)

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE REAR SEAT BELT LATCH ATTACHMENT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY RIVETED.

Consequence: 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.

Reported: 2004-12-15 (December 15, 2004)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Reported: 2017-09-20 (September 20, 2017)

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.

Consequence: 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.