Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0503 | 08/16/2005 | 10016509 | Module, vehicle position recognition control -j603-, diagnosis. *tt | 09/20/2005 | |
| 0502 | 01/14/2005 | 10012457 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1603 (18011) stored in dtc memory. *tt | 03/02/2005 | |
| 0501 | 12/09/2005 | 0502 | 10011907 | Air suspension, (dtc) diagnostic trouble code 01772 008 stored in dtc memory. supersedes 0402 dated december 20, 2004. *tt | 02/03/2005 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| 270701 | 01/08/2007 | 10021318 | Generator, insufficient ouput equipped with hid/bi-xenon headlamps and/or air suspension. *kb | 04/03/2007 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 0402 | 01/18/2005 | 0501 | 10012454 | Battery cut-off switch, disconnecting and removing during the pre-delivery inspection (pdi). this bulletin supersedes group 00 number 04-02 dated apr 6, 2004 and group 00 number 04-03 dated apr 28, 2004. *tt | 03/02/2005 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
| 5 | 01/01/2007 | 10021402 | Product update circular. install improved air filter housing and inspect/replace battery cable, if necessary. *kb | 04/24/2007 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| SAC-28F3/P1-REV | 08/01/2010 | 10036496 | Volkswagen: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. models passat and wagon; golf; gti; jetta a | 03/23/2011 | |
| TSB-28-10-02 | 05/10/2010 | 10034745 | Volkswagen: mil on or flashing, misfire dtcs p0300-0312 stored in ecm. the misfire condition may be caused by a malfunctioning ignition coil. vehicles are out of production. *pe | 01/10/2011 | |
| 0402 | 11/19/2004 | 10011568 | Starter does not crank, engine does not start. *tc | 01/27/2005 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 0402 | 01/20/2005 | 0501 | 10012460 | Starter, does not crank, engine does not start; key cannot be removed from ignition switch. supersedes bulletin 04-02 dated nov 19, 2004. *tt | 03/02/2005 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| TB-97-09-02 | 05/12/2009 | 10030370 | Volkswagen: the wiring harness located on the driver's side floor pan near the a pillar may have a corroded splice(s) connection. locate splice to determine possible corrosion. repair wiring as per repair manual. *pe | 09/25/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 12 | 11/01/2006 | |
| 2005 volkswagen touareg. consumer states when he inserts the key into the ignition to start the vehicle, it does not start. the consumer stated if he removed the key, pressed the lock button and then the unlock the button on the key fob, then try again, the vehicle generally started up. when the vehicle did not start, the vehicle would have to be towed, as the transmission would not shift out of park. the consumer stated the vehicle has been to the dealer 12 times to correct the same issue. to date, the access/start module was replaced four times, the steering column was replaced three times, the ignition switch was replaced twice, the j519 vehicle electrical control unit and battery were also replaced. *jb | |||
| 07/23/2008 | 52000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volkswagen touareg. the contact stated that he experienced an electrical failure. the check engine light and the headlights warning light illuminated intermittently. he took the vehicle to the dealer 6 to 8 times and when the dealer performed the diagnostics test, no codes were produced. he called the manufacturer and was told that they would repair the defect between july and september 2010 free of charge. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was approximately 78,000. the failure mileage was approximately 52,000. | |||
| 05/15/2005 | 1242 | 5 | 11/06/2004 |
| I currently own a 2005 v-6 volkswagen touareg. the vehicle has less than 15,000 miles. approximately 3 months after owning vehicle, the vehicle exemplified obvious shifting concerns as well as poor gas mileage. the transmission was replaced in hopes to correct the issues described above, however, it has not improved. i was asked to drive the vehicle for at least another 6 months to a year, to break it in. in this time, my car has worsened. the shifting is more erratic, losing power, jumping gears, and nearly stalling when taking off from a stop and at intersections. as a result of the erratic shifting, i have been nearly rear-ended. my car has been in 5 times for 3 to 8 days at a time. the dealership has not been able to duplicate this issue, since it has replaced the transmission. the only service the manufacturer has done to my vehicle in hopes to correct the poor shifting and poor gas mileage (11-12 mpg) is computer software updates. none of which have ever fixed the problems. in addition, with each month that passes, new mechanical problems arise. the seat adjustments fail, along with the radio, the trunk hatch, the airbag, etc. the car overheats and smoke comes from the tires & wheels, of which the manufacturer took notice to, but could not determine the cause. the service department at volkswagen has had 5-6 attempts to service the multiple problems since may 2005 and it is now january 07 and my car is still in the shop for the same problems. in addition, the tires (w/ pads/rotors (sp?) are completely worn, and the vehicle has only 12k miles. *jb | |||