2005 Volkswagen Touareg Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, 4% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 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.
“July 6, 2006 I opened the hatchback trunk to put a bag in. I was standing to the left side of the car close enough to lean into trunk. The trunk door open as usual, I leaned in to place my bag and the trunk door dropped on my head leaving me quite dazed and blood running down my face. The air shock on the trunk failed leaving an 1 inch wide and deep hole in the right corner of my fore head. I was taken to emergency where they put staples in my head and sent me home with instructions to take care of a concussion. Vw was notified and the car was taken in. The car was there for 3 days. …”
NHTSA complaint #10164644, filed 2006-08, 17,500 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the rear spoiler detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. An authorized dealer was notified and informed the contact that the failure was not covered under warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10422866, filed 2011-09, 78,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10185665Jan 14, 2021Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish.
- 10236426Sep 23, 2016Contacting the parts helpline
- 10121169Mar 28, 2016Technical Bulletin about Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or…
- 10123020Jul 21, 2015Technical Bulletin (Corrosion, Rear Inner Doors in Door Fold Area): Corrosion in the fold of the rear door issue. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and…
- 10239424Dec 16, 2014Corrosion, Rear Inner Doors in Door Fold Area
- 10070395Dec 16, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10242996Dec 8, 2014VW Elsa Newsletter
- 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…
- 10238974Jul 12, 2013If the rear lid handle is replaced with part number 1J0 827 566L, the microswitch from the original handle must be transferred to the new handle. If original microswitch is not…
Body and structure: 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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