2005 Volkswagen Touareg Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Touareg years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. That ranks 2nd out of 14 Touareg model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (16 complaints, 21%), typically at around 102,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 75owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Volkswagen Touareg problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 21% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 14 | 19% | 89,109 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 13% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 9 | 12% | 7,350 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 11% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 9% | 93,800 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 7% | 52,375 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 5% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 5% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 5% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 4% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 4% | 1,242 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 4% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 4% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 3% | 18,350 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | 61,761 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 3% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 1,242 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | 1,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Volkswagen Touareg recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Seat belts
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Srs warning light illumination (PE06022) — opened Jun 19, 2006, closed Oct 30, 2006.
- Exterior door handle malfunction (PE05042) — opened Aug 11, 2005, closed Dec 21, 2005.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My OBD port cannot be read. It will not communicate, or I cannot communicate with the vehicle using any OBD reading software. Myself or my mechanic. This is a major safety concern due to several reasons. Most importantly, I'm being told that it can affect, or it's probably caused by, electrical…
The contact owns a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled over and attempted to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had…
Due to a leak in either the sunroof or the windshield water continuously drips down every time it rains onto the floorboard of the driver side of this vehicle, creating a sopping wet floor board that has 2 inches of water, which in turn soaks the whole electrical system for this vehicle. I mean the…
The issue explained in Recall Notice 20Ai has reappeared after being 'fixed'. Issue Summary: On certain vehicles, the fuel pump flange may develop fine cracks or fissures, which could result in a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury…
After doing major research with other owners of like year and model I have discovered that i'm not the only one that is experiencing headlight electronics or headlight electrical system within the headlight assembly frying the electrical wires, cracking the brittle wire coating and exposing many of…
Other Volkswagen Touareg years
← 2004 Touareg · 2006 Touareg →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Touareg | 24 | 1 |
| 2016 Touareg | 45 | 2 |
| 2015 Touareg | 24 | 2 |
| 2014 Touareg | 27 | 2 |
| 2013 Touareg | 30 | 2 |
| 2012 Touareg | 28 | 2 |
| 2011 Touareg | 16 | 2 |
| 2010 Touareg | 25 | 1 |
| 2009 Touareg | 19 | 2 |
| 2008 Touareg | 56 | 4 |
| 2007 Touareg | 9 | 3 |
| 2006 Touareg | 37 | 1 |
| 2005 | 75 | 2 |
| 2004 Touareg | 231 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Touareg model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.