Recall 17V583 affects 73,941 2004-2007 Volkswagen Touareg vehicles for fuel filter flange cracks. Repair will be free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer once available.
Volkswagen is recalling 73,941 gasoline-powered 2004-2007 Touareg vehicles because the fuel filter flange can crack and leak fuel. A fuel leak near an ignition source increases the risk of a fire, and the Volkswagen dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The fuel filter flange on the gasoline-powered 2004-2007 Volkswagen Touareg sits at the fuel pump area and helps seal the path where fuel is delivered from the tank into the system. On these Touareg SUVs, the recall applies to gasoline models with the 4-bar fuel pump. The flange has to stay strong enough to hold fuel under pressure without letting vapor or liquid escape.
On recalled vehicles, age and oxidation weaken the flange material over the vehicle's life. Pressure from fuel-system parts inside the flange adds tension to that weakened material. Volkswagen found that the combination can form small cracks in the flange, and gasoline can seep out through those cracks.
The warning sign owners can notice is a strong smell of fuel. If you smell gasoline around the vehicle, treat it as a sign that the flange or nearby fuel-system parts need inspection.
Who's affected?
Spans 4 Touareg model years, all tied to the same fuel pump component.
| 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | fuel system |
|---|---|
| 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | fuel system |
| 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | fuel system |
| 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | fuel system |
| Units affected | 73,941 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 100 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A cracked fuel filter flange can let fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, that leak increases the risk of a fire. A strong fuel smell is the warning sign owners can notice. If you smell fuel, stop driving and call a franchised Volkswagen dealer before using the vehicle again. Repair will be free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2004-2007 Volkswagen Touareg is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer to ask whether the free fuel-filter-flange inspection is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the flange inspection that checks for cracks linked to fuel leaks; the dealer replaces the flange if cracked or installs a protective cover if not.
- Bring the owner notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 17V583 when you call.
- Avoid parking near ignition sources if you smell fuel, and ask the dealer for guidance before driving.
What happens at the repair
Volkswagen's planned dealer repair is to inspect the fuel filter flange for cracks. If cracks are found, a Volkswagen technician replaces the flange. If no cracks are found, the technician installs a protective cover on the filter flange. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. If you've already paid for a related fuel-filter-flange repair before the recall notice, Volkswagen's general reimbursement plan on file is the path for a claim. Bring repair orders and proof of payment to the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 20, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 29, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| September 29, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 19, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| March 9, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V583?
Recall 17V583 covers 73,941 2004-2007 Volkswagen Touareg vehicles with a fuel filter flange that can crack and leak fuel. A fuel leak near an ignition source increases fire risk. Volkswagen dealers inspect the flange, replace it if cracked, or install a protective cover for free.
What should I do if my 2004-2007 Volkswagen Touareg is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Touareg is included in recall 17V583. If it is, contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer and reference recall number 17V583 or Volkswagen recall 20Ai. The dealer repair is free, and Volkswagen customer service is listed at 1-800-893-5298.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Volkswagen states these repairs are free. The dealer will inspect the fuel filter flange, replace it if cracks are found, or install a protective cover if the flange is not cracked.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. Volkswagen reported that the fuel filter flange on affected gasoline-powered Touareg vehicles can crack and allow fuel to leak. If leaking fuel reaches an ignition source, the risk of a fire increases.
What if I bought my Volkswagen Touareg used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Touareg is included, then call a franchised Volkswagen dealer and reference recall 17V583 or Volkswagen recall 20Ai.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V583000 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen customer service | 1-800-893-5298 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V583 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V583000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →