Is the 2004 VOLKSWAGEN Touareg safe to drive?

The 2004 VOLKSWAGEN Touareg has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER recall for the 2004 VOLKSWAGEN Touareg? (Campaign #04V233000)

The rear seat belt latch attachment bolt may not be securely fastened, which could cause the seat belt to malfunction in a crash. If you're in a crash, the seat belt might not work properly, increasing the risk of serious injury to someone in the back seat. You should take your vehicle to a dealership, and they'll inspect and replace the belt buckle free of charge, starting from June 21, 2004. You can contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987 to schedule an appointment.

NHTSA Campaign 04V233000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

What Happened

The rear seat belt latch attachment bolt may not be securely fastened, which could cause the seat belt to malfunction in a crash.

Risk if Unfixed

If you're in a crash, the seat belt might not work properly, increasing the risk of serious injury to someone in the back seat.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

You should take your vehicle to a dealership, and they'll inspect and replace the belt buckle free of charge, starting from June 21, 2004. You can contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987 to schedule an appointment.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #04V233000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 04V233000

What This Recall Means

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?