In june 2017, I noticed fuel smell inside the vehicle. On july 1, 2017, I inspected the issue and discovered that the fuel filter flange was damaged and leaking fuel (fumes) close to electrical components and under the seat where my son sits. Please see the attached photo. I ordered the retainer rings and gaskets (both sides) from a vw dealership. On july 14, 2017, I ordered ta new fuel filter flange from a seller on ebay that specializes in new vw parts. The fuel filter flange was new and manufactured by vdo (continental). I installed all the parts towards the end of july 2017 and this fixed the problem. I actually replaced both sides (driver & passenger) because both sides are a problem. Please keep in mind that I wasn't or shouldn't have waited until the recall notice. This was a serious safety flaw and needed to be fixed immediately. I have a good knowledge in mechanics and capable to perform most repairs. I didn't drive the car until I received the parts and fixed the issue. I submitted my receipts for reimbursement under the recall. Please see the letter from vw denying any reimbursement. They claim that my parts were not new and not vw approved parts. The retainer ring & gasket was purchased by a vw dealership and the fuel filter flange was new and manufactured by vdo, which is the oe company that makes them for vw. Volkswagen of america is clearly not taking this issue serious and doesn't care about the safety of its consumers. They are denying claims for reimbursement and disregarding this serious issue. I had no choice and fixed the issue immediately.
2005 Volkswagen Touareg fuel system complaints
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Vehicle cabin could smell gas, factory issued letter to us with recall and free repair and replacement, but after contact vw dealership, the dealership refuse to repair it for free, quote 480 dollars for fixing this recall issue.
Gasoline leaking from the tank runs over the right-side exhaust tubes to the ground. The flow of the fuel leakage is very high at a drop-rate of more than one drop per second with the vehicle parked and the engine running at idle speed. Once the engine is turned off the leakage stops within short time. I got aware of the defect due to the strong gasoline smell after stopping and getting off the vehicle. I investigated and saw gasoline dropping to the ground between the rear wheels. The fact that the fuel is running over the exhaust tube made me ground the vehicle immediately for safety reasons. Although I need this vehicle I decided to keep it grounded due to the high risk that the gasoline gets ignited by the hot exhaust tube.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen touareg. While the vehicle was parked, there was an odor of fuel emitted in and around the vehicle, mostly on the passenger side and the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v151000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall and did not offer further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
Fuel leaking at fuel pump flange. Strong fuel vapor odor in the cabin while driving and parked.
The top of the fuel filter housing cracked and was leaking fuel. This housing is underneath the rear seat behind the driver's seat. The cracks weren't related to usage of the vehicle or an accident. It appears to be general deterioration of the plastic. This is the same problem covered by vw recall 20z4 or the federal safety agency reference #17v151000. However those only cover vehicles back to 2007.
Small cracks developed in the fuel filter flange on the fuel tank resulting in fuel leaking out when the drivers door was opened or when the car was running. This resulted in large amounts of gasoline leaking onto my garage floor. The flange was replaced. This is an identical problem that is being experienced by the audi q7 which has the identical vw part number for the affected part. The federal safety agency recall number for that problem is 16v60000 if you have a touareg, porsche cayenne, or audi q7 (they all have the same part) and you smell gasoline, do not open the drivers door. Doing so primes the fuel system putting the flange under pressure causing large amounts of fuel to leak out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen touareg. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading. In addition, the fuel tank leaked gasoline continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis, who recommended that the vehicle be inspected by an authorized dealer. The vehicle was not inspected by an authorized dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 141,323.
Smell of gas after refueling -- apparently similar to mercede benz --dealer reports the gaskets at the top of the fuel tank have failed for a repair cost of $8-900.00: water cooled alternator failure requiring $8-900.00
Vehicle has been emitting an odor of gas for some time. Upon investigation, I found that the fuel filter (accessed under the rear seat but part of the fuel tank) had a 1/8" crack in the top of the filter assembly. This crack would leak gasoline while the engine was running and even after the engine stopped (likely due to the fuel system still being pressurized). Leaked gasoline was found throughout the top of the gas tank observed through two ports under the rear bench seat. I did some research on a popular touareg website and found that 1 or 2 other people have experienced the same problem. I suspect this is a fire hazard given the amount of fuel that has been leaked. And others have experienced a leak emanating from the same location.
Fuel supply line separated at a connection between hose and fitting that is secured by a pressure crimp. Location is directly adjacent to and above engine block. My engine was cool enough that a fire was not started, but had the engine been hot it certainly would have been disastrous.
2005 v w toureg stalled many times, while making a turn at intersections at lower speeds, especially when I am trying to accelerate it stalls or hesitates. I came very close to getting killed at least 5 times, I took it to my local dealer to check this problem, but always came out empty. They say they have found no problem. I think it is very serious problem, and it should be addressed promptly before people loose their lives. I have talked to others who are driving this kind of vehicle; at least half of them had the same kind of problem, and were getting no help from their dealers.
I currently own a 2005 v-6 volkswagen touareg. The vehicle has less than 15,000 miles. Approximately 3 months after owning vehicle, the vehicle exemplified obvious shifting concerns as well as poor gas mileage. The transmission was replaced in hopes to correct the issues described above, however, it has not improved. I was asked to drive the vehicle for at least another 6 months to a year, to break it in. In this time, my car has worsened. The shifting is more erratic, losing power, jumping gears, and nearly stalling when taking off from a stop and at intersections. As a result of the erratic shifting, I have been nearly rear-ended. My car has been in 5 times for 3 to 8 days at a time. The dealership has not been able to duplicate this issue, since it has replaced the transmission. The only service the manufacturer has done to my vehicle in hopes to correct the poor shifting and poor gas mileage (11-12 mpg) is computer software updates. None of which have ever fixed the problems. In addition, with each month that passes, new mechanical problems arise. The seat adjustments fail, along with the radio, the trunk hatch, the airbag, etc. The car overheats and smoke comes from the tires & wheels, of which the manufacturer took notice to, but could not determine the cause. The service department at volkswagen has had 5-6 attempts to service the multiple problems since may 2005 and it is now january 07 and my car is still in the shop for the same problems. In addition, the tires (w/ pads/rotors (sp?) are completely worn, and the vehicle has only 12k miles.
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