Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Volkswagen Touareg has 9 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
9
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Due to a leak in either the sunroof or the windshield water continuously drips down every time it ra... |
| Jul 10, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVE SHAFT FAILED AND W... |
| Jun 1, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | THIS IS A WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM ALL OVER THE WEB YET VW AND TO DATE THE NHTSA REFUSE TO ADDRESS TH... |
| Aug 20, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | HEARD THUMPING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH VEHICLE AND I PULLED OVER THINKING I HAD A FLAT TIRE. GO... |
| May 27, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNUSUAL... |
| Feb 15, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | I HAVE A 2005 TOUAREG WITH 74,000 MILES. I HAD TO REPLACE THE DRIVE SHAFT AFTER BECAUSE OF A FAULTY ... |
| Sep 17, 2008 | POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,TIRES | THIS 2005 TOUAREG HAS GIVEN ME PROBLEMS SINCE I GOT. FIRST IT WAS ALWAYS THE HEADLIGHTS THAT GAVE ME... |
| Jul 1, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | I PURCHASED A USED 2005 V-6 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG IN APRIL '08. IT HAD 64,000 MILES ON IT. THE DEALER... |
| Dec 15, 2005 | POWER TRAIN,TIRES | I HAVE A 2005 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS AND OR PROBLEMS AND RE-CALLS SI... |