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2004 Volkswagen Touareg fuel system problems

The 2004 Volkswagen Touareg has 33 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

33

Fuel System complaints

9%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

Touareg fuel system complaints by model year33 complaints2004: 33 complaints2005: 23 complaints2006: 13 complaints2007: 2 complaints2008: 25 complaints2009: 11 complaints2010: 18 complaints2011: 6 complaints2012: 8 complaints2013: 8 complaints2014: 1 complaints2015: 2 complaints2016: 2 complaints
Touareg fuel system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

17V583000Fuel SystemSeptember 20, 2017 · 73,941 units

Defect

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.

What owners report

“I WAS PARKING THE VEHICLE IN A TIGHT PARKING LOT AND MANEUVERING AROUND A TREE IN ORDER TO PULL FURTHER UP INTO THE SPACE. AS I GENTLY PUSHED DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR TO INCH INTO THE SPOT, THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AT A VERY HIGH RATE OF SPEED CRASHING INTO A WOODEN GARBAGE BOX. I JAMMED ON THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · October 15, 2009 · crash

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg have?

NHTSA has 33 complaints about the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg fuel system — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg fuel system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the fuel system: 17V583000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.