YearToAvoid

2005 Volkswagen Touareg Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, 31% of all 75 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest fuel system complaint count among 13 Touareg model years. Median mileage at failure: 99,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints
23
31% of 75
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
99,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Volkswagen Touareg fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 26, 2007, latest Oct 23, 2024.

2005 Volkswagen Touareg fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2007Oct 2012Oct 2016Nov 2017Apr 2018Oct 2018Sep 2021Oct 2024
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2007 to Oct 2024; peak Sep 2017 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg

  1. NHTSA 17V583000Sep 20, 2017Fuel System73,941 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

Fuel System complaints by Touareg model year

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

  1. 200523 (31%)
  2. 200613 (35%)
  3. 20072 (22%)
  4. 200825 (45%)
  5. 200911 (58%)
  6. 201018 (72%)
  7. 20115 (31%)
  8. 20128 (29%)
  9. 20138 (27%)
  10. 20141 (4%)
  11. 20152 (8%)
  12. 20162 (5%)
  13. 20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, 31% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 99,000 miles.
Which Volkswagen Touareg year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg has the most fuel system complaints (25), compared with 23 for the 2005.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg concerns the fuel system: 17V583000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.