Model year
2004 Volkswagen Touareg
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 231 complaints for the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (36), POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (26), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (23). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 14–18 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $5,300–$5,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2004 231 complaints
- 2005 75 complaints
- 2006 37 complaints
- 2007 9 complaints
- 2008 56 complaints
- 2009 19 complaints
- 2010 25 complaints
- 2011 16 complaints
- 2012 28 complaints
- 2013 30 complaints
- 2014 27 complaints
- 2015 24 complaints
- 2016 45 complaints
- 2017 24 complaints
Recalls
17V583000 · Sep 20, 2017
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
04V592000 · Dec 15, 2004
SEAT BELTS
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…
04V233000 · May 19, 2004
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE REAR SEAT BELT LATCH ATTACHMENT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY RIVETED.
03V266000 · Jul 25, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
Complaints
231 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 5, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE05042 | EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MALFUNCTION · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | Aug 11, 2005 | Dec 21, 2005 |
| PE06022 | SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW; AIR BAGS | Jun 19, 2006 | Oct 30, 2006 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touareg · 3.2L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| Touareg · 4.2L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
| Touareg · 5L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $5,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2004 Volkswagen Touareg at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.