2004 Volkswagen Touareg recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, covering 149,363 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 17V583000 · Recall details
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 04V592000 · Recall details
Seat belts: rear/other
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the rear seat belt latch attachment bolt may have been insufficiently riveted.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 04V233000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 03V266000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg recalls
How do I check if my 2004 Volkswagen Touareg has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg have?
4, covering fuel system, gasoline, seat belts and electrical system.
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