2005 Volkswagen Touareg Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 17V583000Sep 20, 201773,941 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
  Covers: Volkswagen Touareg 2004–2007

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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…

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• 04V592000Dec 15, 200450,483 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts
  Covers: Volkswagen Touareg 2004–2005

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible 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.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE06022Srs warning light illuminationClosed · Jun 19, 2006
• PE05042Exterior door handle malfunctionClosed · Aug 11, 2005

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