Does the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg have electrical problems?

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, 23% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 63,109 miles.

Which Volkswagen Touareg year has the most electrical complaints?

The 2005 Volkswagen Touareg has the most electrical complaints (17), compared with 17 for the 2005.

Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Volkswagen Touareg Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, 23% of all 75 complaints for this model year. That is the highest electrical complaint count among 13 Touareg model years. Median mileage at failure: 63,109 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 17; 23% of 75
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 63,109 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Volkswagen Touareg electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 11, 2006, latest Apr 28, 2026.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2006 to Apr 2026; peak Jan 2007 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Touareg model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200517 (23%)
20069 (24%)
20070 (0%)
200810 (18%)
20091 (5%)
20102 (8%)
20111 (6%)
20125 (18%)
20133 (10%)
20143 (11%)
20150 (0%)
20165 (11%)
20171 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg have electrical problems?: NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, 23% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 63,109 miles.
Which Volkswagen Touareg year has the most electrical complaints?: The 2005 Volkswagen Touareg has the most electrical complaints (17), compared with 17 for the 2005.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.