2005 Volkswagen Touareg Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, 3% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,350 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Inside door handles stick open, and when you close the car door they pop back open since they can't catch the lock. I have had the door lock handles malfunction on two different cars of the same make and model. On one occasion while closing the door more gently, it wasn't noticed that the door didn't actually catch. When I went to drive away, then stop... The door flew open narrowly missing a pedestrian. The door flew open so quickly I actually checked the car for frame damage since I was sure the door would be bent. It was actually ok. …”
NHTSA complaint #10159273, filed 2006-06, 6,700 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10238976Aug 22, 2014If a comfort or body control module is replaced during normal diagnosis, make sure the factory mode has been switched OFF. This can be accomplished by selecting the test plan…
- 10239398Oct 18, 2013If the vehicle is entered using the door key, the alarm may activate when opening the door. The door lock cylinder does not disarm the alarm. The lock cylinder in the door is…
- 10157511Oct 18, 2013Tech Tips (Alarm Goes Off When Unlocking Door With Key Cylinder): This odcument informs if the vehicle is entered using the door key, the alarm may activate when opening the…
- 10125748Jul 12, 2013Tech Tips (Rear Lid Does Not Open After Handle Replacement): If the rear lid handle is replaced with part number 1J0 827 566L, the microswitch from the original handle must be…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
23 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsTires
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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