IllustrationI HAVE A 2004 VW TOUAREG V8, I HAVE A AIRBAG LIGHT THAT COME ON (AIRBAG FAULT), NOW THE TRAN LIGHT IS COMING ON WHEN I START THE SUV. *TR
2004 Volkswagen Touareg
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Touareg years
Owner complaints for the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg are substantially higher than the model-year median of 27.5.
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
710–25K
2225–50K
1950–75K
2875–100K
18100–150K
7150K+
165 reports with mileage · 66 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Power Train. Review the 50 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 49 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Tires. Review the 36 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
9 crash reports5 fire reports6 injury reports
Air Bags complaints
27 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. WHILE OCCUPYING THE VEHICLE, THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 88000. UPDATED 11/23/09. *…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. WHILE OCCUPYING THE VEHICLE, THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 88000. UPDATED 11/23/09. *LJ UPDATED 11/24/09.*JB
THE AIRBAG ON THIS VEHICLE HAS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOUR TIMES IN FIVE YEARS. WE AWAIT THE FOURTH REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WHILE RECOMMENDING THE CAR NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL A REPLACEMENT IS AVAILABLE ARE UNWILLING TO PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE STATING THE RISK OF OPERATING THE VEHICLE NOW RESTS WITH THE OWNER. *…
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THE AIRBAG ON THIS VEHICLE HAS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOUR TIMES IN FIVE YEARS. WE AWAIT THE FOURTH REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WHILE RECOMMENDING THE CAR NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL A REPLACEMENT IS AVAILABLE ARE UNWILLING TO PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE STATING THE RISK OF OPERATING THE VEHICLE NOW RESTS WITH THE OWNER. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE AT THE COST OF $3,000. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING T…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE DEALER STATED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE AT THE COST OF $3,000. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO THE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN IN 2006 FOR THE AIR BAG WIRING CONNECTOR. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 37,000.
AIR BAG RELATED PROBLEM LIGHT COMES ON BECAUSE A WIRE HARNESS IS CHAFFING AGAINST THE BODY. THEN HAD A ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY? THANKS
TL* - WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH ON A STATE ROAD ANOTHER VEHICLE SLID INTO CONTACT'S VEHICLE, IMPACTING THE VOLKSWAGEN ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT FENDER TO THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE SPUN AROUND AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE STRUCK A GUARD RAIL. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED DURING THE CRASH. A POLICE REPORT AND PICTURES WERE TAK…
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TL* - WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH ON A STATE ROAD ANOTHER VEHICLE SLID INTO CONTACT'S VEHICLE, IMPACTING THE VOLKSWAGEN ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT FENDER TO THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE SPUN AROUND AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE STRUCK A GUARD RAIL. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED DURING THE CRASH. A POLICE REPORT AND PICTURES WERE TAKEN. *AK UPDATED 02/06/07. *JB
ON MY 2004 TOURAEG, AFTER TILTING THE FRONT SEATS BACK ALL THE WAY TO THE HORIZONTAL POSITION, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. IT TURNED OUT THAT THE CONNECTORS FOR THE SIDE AIR BAGS GOT DISCONNECTED SINCE THE CABLES ARE TOO SHORT OR ARE NOT MOUNTED RIGHT. I GOT THE CONNECTORS RECONNECTED AND NOW NO LONGER MOVE THE SEATS BAC…
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ON MY 2004 TOURAEG, AFTER TILTING THE FRONT SEATS BACK ALL THE WAY TO THE HORIZONTAL POSITION, THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. IT TURNED OUT THAT THE CONNECTORS FOR THE SIDE AIR BAGS GOT DISCONNECTED SINCE THE CABLES ARE TOO SHORT OR ARE NOT MOUNTED RIGHT. I GOT THE CONNECTORS RECONNECTED AND NOW NO LONGER MOVE THE SEATS BACK IN ORDER TO AVOID THIS FROM HAPPENING AGAIN. *NM
I HAVE A 2004 VW TOUAREG....IT IS A WELL KNOW PROBLEM THOUGHT ALL VW SERVICE SHOPS AS IT WAS SENT OUT IN A TSR? I HAVE OWNED MY VW FOR 2 YRS 8 MONTHS, AND HAVE ALREADY ACQUIRED 78000 MILES, I DRIVE EVERYWHERE...LEAVING ME OUT OF WARRANTY DUE TO MILEAGE.....I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE AIRBAG ISSUE THAT YOU HAVE ALREADY REPORTED TO VW.…
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I HAVE A 2004 VW TOUAREG....IT IS A WELL KNOW PROBLEM THOUGHT ALL VW SERVICE SHOPS AS IT WAS SENT OUT IN A TSR? I HAVE OWNED MY VW FOR 2 YRS 8 MONTHS, AND HAVE ALREADY ACQUIRED 78000 MILES, I DRIVE EVERYWHERE...LEAVING ME OUT OF WARRANTY DUE TO MILEAGE.....I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE AIRBAG ISSUE THAT YOU HAVE ALREADY REPORTED TO VW...THE DRIVER SEAT BACK AND FORTH MOTION RUNS OVER THE AIRBAG WIRE HARNESS CAUSING IT TO SPLIT THE WIRES CAUSING A COMPLETE AIRBAG FAULT...IT COST ME 425.00 TO HAVE THIS FIXED....12.00 PARTS THE REST LABOR....EVEN THE VW REPAIR PERSON I DEALT WITH ADMITTED THIS IS A KNOW ISSUE BUT NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED.....WHY? IS IT NOT SAFE TO ASSUME THAT YOUR VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS TO SAVE YOUR LIFE? IS IT NOT ABSURD TO HAVE YOUR ENTIRE SYSTEM NOT FUNCTION DUE TO A 12.00 PART THAT WAS IMPROPERLY POSITIONED IN THE FIRST PLACE? PLEASE FOR ALL TOUAREG OWNERS ISSUE A RECALL....EVERYONE KNOWS ITS OUT THERE AFFECTING ALL 2004 TOUAREGS....PLEASE DON'T ALLOW ANYONE TO BE INJURED AND KILLED ...OR WAIT UNTIL IT COSTS THEM A WEEK OR TWO OF PAY TO HAVE IT FIXED....THIS EVENT HAS REALLY UPSET ME AND IF IT CAN SAVE JUST 1 LIFE....ISN'T IT WORTH IT?. *JB
2004 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HAS A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE VENTS. *MR THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO TURN ON THE A/C WHEN THE BURNING ODOR OCCURRED. THE ODOR WAS SO STRONG THAT THE CONSUMERS DAUGHTER HAD BECOME SICK AND VOMITED IN THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT WORK. *SC *JB
DT: VW TOUAREG 2004. THE CONTACT STATES THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR IS ON; THIS MEANS THE AIR BAGS ARE DISABLED. THE AIR BAGS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED ONCE, BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN IN TO A SERVICE DEALER TODAY. ALSO, AT 9,000 MILES ALL FOUR TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS UN…
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DT: VW TOUAREG 2004. THE CONTACT STATES THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR IS ON; THIS MEANS THE AIR BAGS ARE DISABLED. THE AIR BAGS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED ONCE, BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN IN TO A SERVICE DEALER TODAY. ALSO, AT 9,000 MILES ALL FOUR TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS UNUSUAL WEAR FROM THE VEHICLE, AND TO CONTACT THE TIRE MANUFACTURER. *AK *SC
Official recalls
417V583000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Sep 20, 2017
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Touareg vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel filter flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel filter flange for cracks, replacing the flange if cracks are found. If no cracks are found, a protective cover will be installed onto the filter flange. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20Ai.
04V592000 · Seat Belts
Dec 15, 2004
CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." ALL THREE REAR SEAT POSITIONS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER POSITION ARE EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT HAVE A LOCKING FEATURE WHICH CONVERTS THE RETRACTOR FROM AN EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR (ELR) MODE TO AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR (ALR) MODE FOR THE PURPOSES OF CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION. THE BELT MAY DEACTIVATE THE ALR MODE WITH CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINTS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THE CHILD RESTRAINTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY INSTALL A 'CLIP' IN EACH OF THE TWO REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS. THE CLIPS WILL PREVENT UNWANTED DEACTIVATION OF THE ALR MODE WITH CHILD SEAT INSTALLATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 11, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
04V233000 · Seat Belts:rear/other
May 19, 2004
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE REAR SEAT BELT LATCH ATTACHMENT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENTLY RIVETED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BELT BUCKLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 21, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
03V266000 · Electrical System:wiring
Jul 25, 2003
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED DURING ASSEMBLY. AN IMPROPERLY ROUTED TPMS WIRING HARNESS MAY CONTACT THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE SPRING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE TPMS WIRING CIRCUIT COULD BE INTERRUPTED, RESULTING IN AN INOPERATIVE TPMS, AND CAUSING A SHORT-TO-GROUND CONDITION THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TPMS WIRING HARNESS ROUTING AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT THE WIRING HARNESS ROUTING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 18, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-893-5298.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2PE06022 · Srs Warning Light Illumination
Opened Jun 19, 2006 · Closed Oct 30, 2006
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags; Air Bags:side/window
MY 2004-05 (TO 11/2004) TOUAREG VEHICLES HAVE A POTENTIALLY FAULTY/LOOSE SIDE AIR BAG WIRING CONNECTOR THAT CAN CAUSE THE WIRING CIRCUIT RESISTANCE TO EXCEED THE DESIGN LIMIT AND ILLUMINATE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG LIGHT.ON 02/2005, VW ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB #69-05-02) TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION BY REPLACING THE CONNECTOR WITH A DIRECT CONNECTION.VW'S TESTING HAS SHOWN THAT PROPER DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE AIR BAG IS NOT AFFECTED BY THE CONNECTOR FAULT.HOWEVER, THERE ARE A LARGE NUMBER OF WARRANTY CLAIMS DUE TO AIR BAG LIGHT (ABL) ILLUMINATION.VW IS PLANNING TO INITIATE A TOUAREG SERVICE PACK/ CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN (CSC) IN DECEMBER 2006.VW WILL REPLACE THE SIDE AIR BAG WIRING CONNECTOR WITH A DIRECT CONNECTION ON ALL REMAINING UNCORRECTED VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 11/2004.IN ADDITION, VW REPORTS THAT A SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES BUILT IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2003, MAY CONTAIN AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED SIDE AIR BAG MODULE.THIS ALSO MAY PRODUCE ABL ILLUMINATION THAT WOULD BECOME EVIDENT SOON AFTER THE VEHICLE IS PUT INTO SERVICE.WARRANTY DATA INDICATES THAT THESE MODULES HAVE BEEN CORRECTED AND NO LONGER PRESENT A RISK.VW HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY ALLEGED SIDE AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT REPORT.ACTION TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Air Bags:side/window
MY 2004-05 (TO 11/2004) TOUAREG VEHICLES HAVE A POTENTIALLY FAULTY/LOOSE SIDE AIR BAG WIRING CONNECTOR THAT CAN CAUSE THE WIRING CIRCUIT RESISTANCE TO EXCEED THE DESIGN LIMIT AND ILLUMINATE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG LIGHT.ON 02/2005, VW ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB #69-05-02) TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION BY REPLACING THE CONNECTOR WITH A DIRECT CONNECTION.VW'S TESTING HAS SHOWN THAT PROPER DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE AIR BAG IS NOT AFFECTED BY THE CONNECTOR FAULT.HOWEVER, THERE ARE A LARGE NUMBER OF WARRANTY CLAIMS DUE TO AIR BAG LIGHT (ABL) ILLUMINATION.VW IS PLANNING TO INITIATE A TOUAREG SERVICE PACK/ CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN (CSC) IN DECEMBER 2006.VW WILL REPLACE THE SIDE AIR BAG WIRING CONNECTOR WITH A DIRECT CONNECTION ON ALL REMAINING UNCORRECTED VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 11/2004.IN ADDITION, VW REPORTS THAT A SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES BUILT IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2003, MAY CONTAIN AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED SIDE AIR BAG MODULE.THIS ALSO MAY PRODUCE ABL ILLUMINATION THAT WOULD BECOME EVIDENT SOON AFTER THE VEHICLE IS PUT INTO SERVICE.WARRANTY DATA INDICATES THAT THESE MODULES HAVE BEEN CORRECTED AND NO LONGER PRESENT A RISK.VW HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY ALLEGED SIDE AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT REPORT.ACTION TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
Air Bags
MY 2004-05 (TO 11/2004) TOUAREG VEHICLES HAVE A POTENTIALLY FAULTY/LOOSE SIDE AIR BAG WIRING CONNECTOR THAT CAN CAUSE THE WIRING CIRCUIT RESISTANCE TO EXCEED THE DESIGN LIMIT AND ILLUMINATE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG LIGHT.ON 02/2005, VW ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB #69-05-02) TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION BY REPLACING THE CONNECTOR WITH A DIRECT CONNECTION.VW'S TESTING HAS SHOWN THAT PROPER DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE AIR BAG IS NOT AFFECTED BY THE CONNECTOR FAULT.HOWEVER, THERE ARE A LARGE NUMBER OF WARRANTY CLAIMS DUE TO AIR BAG LIGHT (ABL) ILLUMINATION.VW IS PLANNING TO INITIATE A TOUAREG SERVICE PACK/ CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN (CSC) IN DECEMBER 2006.VW WILL REPLACE THE SIDE AIR BAG WIRING CONNECTOR WITH A DIRECT CONNECTION ON ALL REMAINING UNCORRECTED VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 11/2004.IN ADDITION, VW REPORTS THAT A SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES BUILT IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2003, MAY CONTAIN AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED SIDE AIR BAG MODULE.THIS ALSO MAY PRODUCE ABL ILLUMINATION THAT WOULD BECOME EVIDENT SOON AFTER THE VEHICLE IS PUT INTO SERVICE.WARRANTY DATA INDICATES THAT THESE MODULES HAVE BEEN CORRECTED AND NO LONGER PRESENT A RISK.VW HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY ALLEGED SIDE AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT REPORT.ACTION TAKEN BY THE MANUFACTURER IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.
PE05042 · Exterior Door Handle Malfunction
Opened Aug 11, 2005 · Closed Dec 21, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
VW ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB) DATED JUNE 10, 2005, DESCRIBING A CONDITION OF EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE STICKS IN THE OPENED POSITION AFTER THE DOOR IS OPENED.VW DESCRIBED THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM TO BE A POTENTIAL FOR INCREASED FRICTION BETWEEN THE DOOR HANDLE AND THE LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING . . . BECAUSE SOME GUIDE NUBS THAT WERE MOLDED INTO THE PLASTIC DOOR HANDLE . . . WERE SLIGHTLY HIGHER THAN SPECIFIED.IN ADDITION TO THE TSB, VW HAS INTRODUCED PRODUCTION CHANGES (LUBRICATION, DELETION OF THE GUIDE NUBS, INTRODUCTION OF A LOW FRICTION GUIDE SURFACE ON THE LOCK CYLINDER HOUSING) TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM.VW REPORTS THAT THE FAILURE OCCURS PREDOMINANTLY IN THE VERY EARLY LIFE STAGE OF THE VEHICLE.ODI EXAMINATION OF VW'S WARRANTY DATA SHOWS FEWER CLAIMS AS THE VEHICLE AGES.THE ONE INJURY RESULTED WHEN THE UNLATCHED DOOR HIT THE OCCUPANT'S HAND.A SAFETY DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS ANDRESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.