general problems of the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg

The issue explained in recall notice 20ai has reappeared after being 'fixed'. Issue summary: on certain vehicles, the fuel pump flange may develop fine cracks or fissures, which could result in a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Date of recall repair: 02/25/2019 date of noticed failure: 08/07/2023 it has not been communicated that this part will continue to be a hazard, and I have now discovered that even when noted that this recall action has been completed, my vehicle has gasoline leaking into the passenger compartment via the same avenue as recall 20ai notes. This is highly concerning as all impacted vw Touaregs that were 'recalled' may still be at risk of vehicle fire or ignition.

Gas leak (see pics). I started noticing a strong gasoline smell and my car keeps running out of gas almost immediately after filling up. This has not been inspected nor confirmed by a dealer. This is my only source of transportation and needs to be fixed ASAP. There is not a vw dealership where I live, the closest being in mario, IL, or st. Louis, mo.

My vehicle is leaking gas, I was told there is a recall on my vehicle so I took it into the Volkswagen dealership where I was told that the recall only covers the driver side leak but not the passenger side leak which makes absolutely no sense. Because when I drive off of the service lot the problem still exists which means I could be blown up or cause injury of fire. This recall should cover all aspects of the fuel leak! not just one side! making customers pay for this is disgusting! I am a single mom and don't have an extra $600 to spend on an issue that should have been corrected by the manufacturer.

Overall life of car have had to replace the majority of the hoses in the engine, the fuel line, the emergency brake release leavor-3 times, the horn on the passenger and drivers side. And with the recall the gas flange - cracking. The product vw uses in this vehicle is inferior- plastic expands when hot and contracts when cold= cracking. Please recall this vehicle due to the potential of the gas flange or whatever else is related to the gas before anyone in my family or others die. Or my cas goes up into flames causing severe trauma- especially because you already know there is a problem. We have paid thousands of dollars in repair costs in this vehicle that vw of America will not help - the entire enterrier plastic coating to the vehicle has melted - the drivers side visitor hangs as the spring action or what ever it's called is broken. We have owned many cars, fords, Toyota�s, Honda's and several vws. The Touareg and all of primary safety features should always function safely-the gas issue is a major issue that should automatically be a recall to save lives!.

When I get gas for my Touareg 2005 I'll shut the SUV off pop open the fuel box door and put the gas in then as I put cap back on shut door get in the SUV I try to start the SUV but it seems as if the cars either out of gas or battery has died so after the first like say 4-6 times of this happening to me I tried to leave the car running as I put the gas in the SUV in hopes of it still remain on and running but sure enough the suvs battery light will pop on and the car will lose life but the lights and stuff still remain on but no driving happening so I'd have to turn the key off then try and start it up again but as I turn the key I'll have to pump the gas peddle a bunch to catch the flow I guess.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. The contact recieved notification of NHTSA campaign number:17v583000. (fuel system, gasoline). However, the parts to do the recall were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The Volkswagen dealer located in perry volksagen (805) 544-5200 12200 los osos valley rd, san luis obispo, CA 93405 was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. ( parts distribution disconnect). Jw.

Vehicle cabin could smell gas, factory issued letter to us with recall and free repair and replacement, but after contact vw dealership, the dealership refuse to repair it for free, quote 480 dollars for fixing this recall issue.

The contact owns a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. While the vehicle was parked, there was an odor of fuel emitted in and around the vehicle, mostly on the passenger side and the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v151000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall and did not offer further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

In June 2017, I noticed fuel smell inside the vehicle. On July 1, 2017, I inspected the issue and discovered that the fuel filter flange was damaged and leaking fuel (fumes) close to electrical components and under the seat where my son sits. Please see the attached photo. I ordered the retainer rings and gaskets (both sides) from a vw dealership. On July 14, 2017, I ordered ta new fuel filter flange from a seller on ebay that specializes in new vw parts. The fuel filter flange was new and manufactured by vdo (continental). I installed all the parts towards the end of July 2017 and this fixed the problem. I actually replaced both sides (driver & passenger) because both sides are a problem. Please keep in mind that I wasn't or shouldn't have waited until the recall notice. This was a serious safety flaw and needed to be fixed immediately. I have a good knowledge in mechanics and capable to perform most repairs. I didn't drive the car until I received the parts and fixed the issue. I submitted my receipts for reimbursement under the recall. Please see the letter from vw denying any reimbursement. They claim that my parts were not new and not vw approved parts. The retainer ring & gasket was purchased by a vw dealership and the fuel filter flange was new and manufactured by vdo, which is the oe company that makes them for vw. Volkswagen of America is clearly not taking this issue serious and doesn't care about the safety of its consumers. They are denying claims for reimbursement and disregarding this serious issue. I had no choice and fixed the issue immediately.

The top of the fuel filter housing cracked and was leaking fuel. This housing is underneath the rear seat behind the driver's seat. The cracks weren't related to usage of the vehicle or an accident. It appears to be general deterioration of the plastic. This is the same problem covered by vw recall 20z4 or NHTSA reference #17v151000. However those only cover vehicles back to 2007.

2005 v w toureg stalled many times, while making a turn at intersections at lower speeds, especially when I am trying to accelerate it stalls or hesitates. I came very close to getting killed at least 5 times, I took it to my local dealer to check this problem, but always came out empty. They say they have found no problem. I think it is very serious problem, and it should be addressed promptly before people loose their lives. I have talked to others who are driving this kind of vehicle; at least half of them had the same kind of problem, and were getting no help from their dealers.