One problem related to alternator/generator/regulator has been reported for the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg based on all problems reported for the 2005 Touareg.
Smell of gas after refueling -- apparently similar to mercede benz --dealer reports the gaskets at the top of the fuel tank have failed for a repair cost of $8-900. Water cooled alternator failure requiring $8-900. 00.