2004 Volkswagen Touareg Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 14%of 231 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,845miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, 14% of the 231 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,845 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There was a recall issued on my vehicle back on september 20th 2017, I called the dealership on october 23rd 2017 to find out a resolution to this problem, they advised there was not a remedy yet but would contact me when there was. It has not been almost 6 months since the recall was issued with no contact from dealer or resolution. …”
NHTSA complaint #11065404, filed 2018-01, 94,690 miles“Takata recall vehicle starts leaking a lot of gas when I gas attempted to drive back home after work I had to call a town truck because I was scared it could it explode while driving vw should put more attention this mistakes could end up in fatality. For example I use to sit my 5 years old child on top of this fuel pump right behind the driver side what if it xplode ?? Who's going to take that”
NHTSA complaint #11039457, filed 2017-10, 140,000 miles“The Touareg made some rattling noise while I was driving at 35 MPH. As soon I stopped and made it my destination and turned off the car the car wouldn't start up. I took it to the dealership and the dealership couldn't figure out why the car wouldn't start. Finally, after a well over a week, they determined that I needed to replace all six fuel injectors. The fuel injectors got replaced now the car turns on but as soon as you step on the gas the car dies.”
NHTSA complaint #11114294, filed 2018-07, 168,835 miles“I received a safety recall 20ai regarding my Volkswagen Touareg, it is a serious safety recall as it involves the fuel possible leakage; however, the recall repair is not yet available, and I am supposed watch out for fuel leak/smell !!! I am now not enjoying driving my car and feeling it is safe anymore for kids. I am requesting that this safety recall be fixed right now. I don't know how, but probably the car maker knows, as he knew how to manufacture, sell and make profit out of these cars.”
NHTSA complaint #11052407, filed 2017-12, 109,000 miles“One morning in june 2017 my husband stopped for gas. After getting gas he started to turn out of the gas station when our car (2004 Volkswagen Touareg) stopped moving and shut down. My husband tried several times to start and move the car, but to no avail.the car had to be towed (at our expense) to our local gas station.the gas station performed $1,164.16 worth of work. They did an excellent job of locating the problem and fixing it for a reasonable price. In november 2017 we received a safety recall notice from Volkswagen. …”
NHTSA complaint #11061975, filed 2018-01, 173,532 milesRelated recalls
- 17V583000Sep 20, 2017Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Touareg vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel filter flange that…Covers: Volkswagen Touareg 2004–2007
Related service bulletins
- 10121123Feb 5, 2016Technical tips on what to do if improper gasoline has been added to the vehicle.
- 10121246Jan 20, 2015Discusses the issues associated with using contaiminated gasoline. There are recommendations to use top tier gasoline retailers
- 10121536Oct 10, 2014Tech Tips (ECM Fault P1250 "Fuel Level Too Low" Will Not Clear): This document informs to clear static ECM fault P1250 "Fuel Level Too Low", add fuel to vehicle and complete a…
- 10238572May 9, 2014Fault code P1297 may be set and fuel mixtures may go lean if the vehicle is driven under load or revved up and then returned to idle.
- 10241265Jan 27, 2014Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- 10238960Apr 8, 2013To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not…
- 10238959Apr 8, 2013To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not…
- 10242399Mar 4, 2013VW Elsa Newsletter
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 4% |
| 2015 | 2 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 4% |
| 2013 | 8 | 27% |
| 2012 | 8 | 29% |
| 2011 | 5 | 31% |
| 2010 | 18 | 72% |
| 2009 | 11 | 58% |
| 2008 | 25 | 45% |
| 2007 | 2 | 22% |
| 2006 | 13 | 35% |
| 2005 | 23 | 31% |
| 2004 | 33 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
50 complaintsElectrical system
49 complaintsTires
36 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology