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2004 Volkswagen Touareg recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2004 Volkswagen Touareg recalls, newest first

September 20, 2017NHTSA 17V58300073,941 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

Summary
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.
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 Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Ai.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 15, 2004NHTSA 04V59200050,483 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts

Summary
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 restraint installation. The belt may deactivate the alr mode with certain child restraints.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 19, 2004NHTSA 04V23300024,269 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Rear/other

Summary
On certain sport utility vehicles, the rear seat belt latch attachment bolt may have been insufficiently riveted.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the belt buckle. Owner notification began on June 21, 2004. Owners should contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 25, 2003NHTSA 03V266000670 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring

Summary
On certain sport utility vehicles, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) wiring harness may have been improperly routed during assembly. An improperly routed TPMS wiring harness may contact the parking brake cable spring.
Consequence
If this happens, the TPMS wiring circuit could be interrupted, resulting in an inoperative TPMS, and causing a short-to-ground condition that could potentially result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the TPMS wiring harness routing and, if necessary, correct the wiring harness routing. Owner notification began August 18, 2003. Owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-893-5298.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 231 complaints about the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
5
Injuries reported
6
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Electrical system36
  2. Power train › Automatic transmission26
  3. Fuel/propulsion system23
  4. Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems23
  5. Air bags20

Other Volkswagen Touareg years

Other 2004 Volkswagen models

Most recalled 2004 vehicles

  1. 2004 Honda Accord (22 recalls)
  2. 2004 Ford E-250 (18 recalls)
  3. 2004 Blue Bird Vision (17 recalls)
  4. 2004 Ford F-150 (16 recalls)
  5. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (15 recalls)
All of 2004’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, seat belts, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2004 Volkswagen Touareg recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Volkswagen dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg?
231 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.