2004 Volkswagen Touareg: fuel leak

Filed Nov 25, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · AL · fire · 1 injury

Leaking gas caught on fire put it out but now I have no head lights no high beams replaced everything still nothing. All lights on dash go crazy kills battery all the time and had to replace something in the rear end. Overall it has cost me $2500 and I still have no headlights at all and leaking gas. It’s my only vehicle I hope next time it doesn’t catch back on fire could have been worse and still could be. Somebody could get hurt and I have kids.

Filed Dec 4, 2019 · Fuel system · 85,000 miles · CA

There is a strong smell of gasoline outside of the car after the car has been driven (or while it's driving, but it's not often I'm outside of the car while it's running). This is due to the plastic housing on the fuel pump that has developed a crack, and is leaking gasoline. This is similar to another recall, 17v583000, which is for the fuel filter flange, but vw is saying they will not cover it under that because this is the housing, not the flange. But it's the same result...

Filed Jul 8, 2019 · Fuel system · CO

Fuel flank was sealed by the dealership. However, there is fuel leaking.

Filed May 1, 2018 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen touareg. While driving approximately 40 MPH, an odor of fumes was detected without warning. The vehicle was taken to coachella valley volkswagen (79050 varner rd, indio, ca 92203, 760‑200‑4000) where the technician found a fuel leak and replaced the filter flanges. The failure recurred four years later. The vehicle was taken to volkswagen of palm springs (67909 e palm canyon dr., cathedral city, ca 92234, 855‑996‑5429) where the filter flanges were replaced again due to a fuel leak. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v583000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact called the manufacturer, reported the failures, and demanded reimbursement. The contact stated that the manufacturer denied the reimbursement, stating the repairs were performed prior to the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Dec 4, 2017 · Fuel system · 109,000 miles · TX

I received a safety recall 20ai regarding my volkswagen touareg, it is a serious safety recall as it involves the fuel possible leakage; however, the recall repair is not yet available, and I am supposed watch out for fuel leak/smell !!! I am now not enjoying driving my car and feeling it is safe anymore for kids. I am requesting that this safety recall be fixed right now. I don't know how, but probably the car maker knows, as he knew how to manufacture, sell and make profit out of these cars.

Filed Apr 17, 2017 · Fuel system · TX

Fuel flange on driver side is cracking and leaking fuel under pressure. There is a recall on the 2007 - 2010 models. Mine is suffering the same problem

Filed Jul 9, 2012 · Fuel system · 101,000 miles · AZ

In previous weeks, several intermittent mil lights for loose gas cap came on and off. Checked codes, found "large evap leak" in the memory which confirmed the gas cap suspicion. I found several small cracks in the seal and was planning on replacing the cap. Faint gasoline odor could be detected after shutdown and while stored in garage overnight. Today, immediately following a fill-up to the auto shutoff level, a large amount of gasoline began dripping from the mid-left underside of the car in very close proximity to hot exhaust parts. (ignition off but still very hot). I estimate at least 2-3 cups of fuel was spilled. No mil light at the time. I inspected the left fuel pump area and found a severe fuel leak (source not determined) on the exposed top of the pump, submerging an electrical connector in fuel. What is most concerning is the rather benign "gascap" warning and then the major fuel leak. The manual states if the mil flashes at any time, to immediately take the car in for service. At no time did the mil flash. In fact, it went out by itself at least 3 times and was not on at the time of the incident.