repaired · 2019 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2005 Volkswagen TouaregProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 75 owner complaints about the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-583 the manufacturer reports only 23% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg has problems
75 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
16Fuel/propulsion system
14Electrical system
10Power train
9Tires
8Air bags
7Seat belts
5Fuel system, gasoline
4Service brakes, hydraulic
4Exterior lighting
2512 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 0 |
| Power train | 10 | 0 |
| Tires | 9 | 0 |
| Air bags | 8 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 25 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2005 Volkswagen Touareg recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Seat belts
Risk. WHEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THE CHILD RESTRAINTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES OR DEATH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other Touareg year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Touareg median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2005 Volkswagen Touareg safety ratings
2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4-Dr. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, and the recalls they led to.
- EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MALFUNCTIONNo recall
- SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATIONNo recall
In owners' words
What Touareg owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The issue explained in Recall Notice 20Ai has reappeared after being 'fixed'. Issue Summary: On certain vehicles, the fuel pump flange may develop fine cracks or fissures, which could result in a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury…
Gas leak (see pics). I started noticing a strong gasoline smell and my car keeps running out of gas almost immediately after filling up. This has not been inspected nor confirmed by a dealer. This is my only source of transportation and needs to be fixed ASAP. There is not a VW dealership where I…
My vehicle is leaking gas, I was told there is a recall on my vehicle so I took it into the volkswagen dealership where I was told that the recall only covers the driver side leak but not the passenger side leak which makes absolutely no sense. Because when I drive off of the service lot the…
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