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Volkswagen Touareg 2004 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

33 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg - 14% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage33 complaints

33 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

17V583000Reported September 20, 2017 - 73,941 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on September 20, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 73,941 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System52Power Train51Tires38Engine29Air Bags27Vehicle Speed Control23
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.