Does the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg have any recalls?

The 2004 Volkswagen Touareg has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA, including issues with electrical system:wiring.

How many complaints have been filed for the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg?

373 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg?

There are 260 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg.

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2004 Volkswagen Touareg service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
Specifications and reference data (where provided)
Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

V6 Sport Utility 4-Door
V8 Sport Utility 4-Door
TDI Sport Utility 4-Door
V6 Premium Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

3.2L 3200CC 195Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
4.2L 4172CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
4.9L 4921CC 300Cu. In. V10 DIESEL SOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
Fuel System
General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2004 Volkswagen Touareg Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #03V26600025/07/2003Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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

Consequence

IF THIS HAPPENS, THE TPMS WIRING CIRCUIT COULD BE INTERRUPTED, RESULTING IN AN INOPERATIVE TPMS, AND

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TPMS WIRING HARNESS ROUTING AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT THE WIRING HARNESS R

NHTSA #04V23300019/05/2004Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE REAR SEAT BELT LATCH ATTACHMENT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY RIVETED.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PER

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BELT BUCKLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 2

NHTSA #04V59200015/12/2004Component: SEAT BELTS

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 POSIT

Consequence

WHEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THE CHILD RESTRAINTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED, INCREASING THE RISK OF I

Remedy

DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY INSTALL A 'CLIP' IN EACH OF THE TWO REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS. THE CLIPS WIL

TSB #10241177

Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards

TSB #10237427

Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.

TSB #10235138

Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.

TSB #10228178

Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.

TSB #10228180

Update model year applicability to include 2023.

TSB #10204722

This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.

TSB #10189308

Information on the location of trailer brake controller connector and adapter harness creation.

TSB #10175799

Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1A

Showing the 8 most recent of 260 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20070108Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

TL* - WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH ON A STATE ROAD ANOTHER VEHICLE SLID INTO CONTACT'S VEHICLE, IMPACTING THE VOLKSWAGEN ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT FENDER TO THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE SPUN AROUND AN

20190329Component: STEERINGCrash reported

TAKATA I WAS DRIVING PERFECTLY FINE AND I CAME UPON A TURNING TO MAKE THE LEFT AND OUT OF NO WHERE MY CAR START SLIDING OUT OF CONTROL I TRIED TO CONTROL IT BECAUSE THERE WAS A DITCH CLOSE BY WHERE I

20190329Component: SUSPENSIONCrash reported

TAKATA I WAS DRIVING PERFECTLY FINE AND I CAME UPON A TURNING TO MAKE THE LEFT AND OUT OF NO WHERE MY CAR START SLIDING OUT OF CONTROL I TRIED TO CONTROL IT BECAUSE THERE WAS A DITCH CLOSE BY WHERE I

20190329Component: WHEELSCrash reported

TAKATA I WAS DRIVING PERFECTLY FINE AND I CAME UPON A TURNING TO MAKE THE LEFT AND OUT OF NO WHERE MY CAR START SLIDING OUT OF CONTROL I TRIED TO CONTROL IT BECAUSE THERE WAS A DITCH CLOSE BY WHERE I

20101230Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported

I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40 MILES PER HOUR WHEN I REAR ENDED A VEHICLE. MY AIRBAG DEPLOYED, BUT NOT AS MUCH AS I THOUGHT IT WOULD. THE AIRBAG BARELY HIT MY UPPER BODY AND THEN IT SEEMED 3/4 DEF

Showing the 5 most serious of 373 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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