Volkswagen Touareg hesitation problems

Filed Jan 22, 2021 · Engine · 71,569 miles · UT

When pulling out into traffic there can be a huge lag in time from when you depress the accelerator to when the car reacts and accelerates.it is not consistent which is where the danger arises. This started when vw "fixed" the emissions system. It is very dangerous when you have a smaller gap to get into in traffic. I was almost hit multiple times since vw retuned the car. I worry about my wife and kids getting hit by someone because of the lag/hesitation that is occurring. Vw should fix this issue. I am not the only one experiencing this.

Filed Jul 23, 2019 · 21,000 miles · NY

With family in vehicle the car lost power and stalled during a rain storm. Car was not able to restart and was on side of road for length of time after attempting to restart. Car restarted and the idle was rough and kept hesitating was not able to get vehicle above 15 MPH. Vehicle was towed to local dealer could not identify problem added f fuel additive. Upon driving home problem occurred again losing power while in motion and driving above 30 MPH vehicle stalled and loss of power causing an unsafe situation. I returned to the vw dealer and they brought it back into the shop where they verified the issue. They contacted me today explaining there was water in the sealed intake that caused the engine to stall. They will be performing tests for engine damage and verify severity of issue. Upon investigation I have found similar design flaws in the 2017 vw touareg as reports and claims have been made. Their is also a recall for this problem in vw china. Having a vehicle stall in the rain due to an issue with water entering the air box is truly dangerous and a safety concern for my well being and family.

Filed Aug 11, 2018 · 56,700 miles · UT

On august 10, 2018 at approximately 1:30 pm in bountiful utah, I was turning left into a business. I stopped on a steep hill and allowed the on coming traffic to pass. It then became safe for me to complete my turn. That is until the car hesitated yet again. This hesitation problem is severe post repair of vw due to emissions recall. Fortunately the oncoming driver slowed down allowing me to enter the business; however, this hesitation is beyond dangerous. I have communicated with the local vw dealership and the regional office but to no avail. The safety of this vehicle has been adversely impacted by this recall!

Filed Aug 2, 2018 · Engine · 56,000 miles · UT

Vw 3.0 liter deisel engine with recall issue due to fraud by vw. Vw applied the fix to the engine as approved by the court. This fix has created a situation where the car has significant hesitation on take off and in traffic making it impossible to safely enter the stream of traffic or cross traffic at intersections. This is a repetitive situation occurring both at highway speed and at intercity speeds. Vw acknowledges the situation but refuses to fix the problem. Problem began immediately after recall completion to make vehicle compliant with federal law. Car was returned within the week to vw and has been returned additional times to resolve issue. Vw service reports no way to solve the issue.

Filed Jun 2, 2017 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · IL

There are intermittent sudden forceful jerks when car is in motion. Also car hesitates when you depress the gas petal at times, like when you are trying to merge into interstate traffic. Also at times, when slowing down to bring the car to a stop, something happens that sounds and feels like you have been hit from behind, or that some underneath your car is breaking off.

Filed Nov 24, 2015 · Acceleration, Steering · 123,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen touareg. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and would not increase in speed while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact also stated that while making a turn, there was a loud clicking noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000.

Filed Apr 17, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 1,500 miles · UT

The vehicle has an annoying proclivity to hesitate (sometimes for as long as 3 or 4 seconds) between the time the accelerator pedal is depressed and the time the engine responds. Under certain circumstances (e.g., crossing a lane of high speed traffic) the delay could be very dangerous and even fatal. It has been doing this since it was new, and it happens only when decelerating, not coming to a complete stop, and then attempting to accelerate. We traded in a 2004 touareg v8 that we had purchased used with 30k miles because of the identical problem, thinking that the defect would have corrected on the newer vehicle. The 2005 touareg v8 was purchased new for $55,000 plus tax and license. The vehicle now has 32,180 miles on it.

Filed Apr 9, 2014 · Fuel system · 34,978 miles · GA

I was turning across traffic (left). I started to cross traffic and the vehicle stalled, almost seem to die, then recouped and went across. This has happened 2 times in 1000 miles. I almost got hit by on-coming traffic the first time. It is a very serious situation and one that could cause injury, or worse, death. I was told by a vw service manager, at a dealership, that it was a transmission hesitation and that it was normal for a diesel. I have driven diesels all my life and this is not normal for a diesel, or any other vehicle for that matter. I have asked to have a vw representative contact me but have heard nothing so far.

Filed Apr 18, 2013 · Fuel system · MA

Hesitation of vehicle when entering on ramp to highway. This has happened multiple times and will lead to an accident.

Filed Feb 21, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 91,000 miles · IL

Constant repair of 2004 vw touareg: this vehicle has been certified in all states of the union as being a certified lemon. When I purchased the vehicle I had no idea of this. I have had to replace a fan sensor which is a certified vw defect, but I had to pay for the cost, repair and labor in the amount of $550 and further, the vehicle left me stranded because the faulty sensor allowed a fan to keep blowing thereby draining my battery completely. Rear windshield wiper disintegrated during heavy rain and cost 65 to repair although the piece looks like something a child put together. Front windshield wiper flew off of car while raining, causing me to pull over and be stranded once again. I got stranded again because the vw engine coils burnt out without notice leaving me stranded in blizzard conditions in chicago. I had to get a new battery but was charged $250 for the battery and installation because vw chose to put the battery under the front driver's seat. Not three weeks have passed and I haven't even driven the vehicle but both fuel pumps and the flange module have gone out. I had to pay $1500 for labor, parts, shop and repairs. Vehicle has 91,000 and brakes and rotors have gone out again for the 3rd time. Right door opens when driving although the vehicle is locked, which is another certified defect. Vehicle lunges forward from a stopped position and then hesitates when trying to speed up on the highway.