IllustrationSENSORS ON THE DOOR HANDLE FOR THE 2004 VW TOUAREG FAILING TO WORK. I PUT MY CHILD IN THE BACK SEAT AND SHUT THE DOOR AND THE LOCKS ENGAGED WITH THE KEYS INSIDE. 2 YR OLD CHILD WAS LOCKED IN THE CAR UNTIL I COULD BREAK INTO THE HOUSE AND GET A SPARE SET OF KEYS. *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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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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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
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
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
What owners actually said
231 reportsCAR: 2004 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG V6 SUV 38,900MILES PROBLEM: CAR FREQUENTLY JERKS WHILE SLOWING DOWN (AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 20-40MPH). WAS TOLD DRIVE SHAFT WAS DAMAGED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1,150 PARTS PLUS LABOR OF APPROX. $1,000 WHICH INCLUDED COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC. UPON PICK UP FROM MECHANIC PROBLEM STILL PERSISTED…
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CAR: 2004 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG V6 SUV 38,900MILES PROBLEM: CAR FREQUENTLY JERKS WHILE SLOWING DOWN (AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 20-40MPH). WAS TOLD DRIVE SHAFT WAS DAMAGED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1,150 PARTS PLUS LABOR OF APPROX. $1,000 WHICH INCLUDED COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC. UPON PICK UP FROM MECHANIC PROBLEM STILL PERSISTED SO I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO MECHANIC. I WAS TOLD THAT DAMAGED DRIVE SHAFT DAMAGED 2 VALVES IN THE TRANSMISSION WHICH NOW ALSO NEED REPLACING AT A COST OF $1600. I WAS ALSO TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THEY HAD RECEIVED A 'BULLETIN" ON THE CAR REGARDING SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM FROM SEVERAL OWNERS. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 39,000 MILES AND IS DRIVEN WITH CARE. IT SEEMS EXTREMELY PREMATURE TO HAVE ANYTHING OF THIS NATURE HAPPEN ESPECIALLY AT A COST OF ALMOST $4000 OUT OF POCKET TO ME AND OTHER OWNERS. I ASK THAT YOU PLEASE LOOK INTO VOLKSWAGEN'S RESPONSIBILITY IN CORRECTION/REIMBURSEMENT (POSSIBLE RECALL) OF THIS SITUATION. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLKSWAGEN TOUREG SUV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, IT WOULD EITHER SHUDDER OR STALL. ALSO, WHEN TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 1 MPH AND HIGHER, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE IN BETWEEN SHIFTING GEARS. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT DUPLICA…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLKSWAGEN TOUREG SUV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, IT WOULD EITHER SHUDDER OR STALL. ALSO, WHEN TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 1 MPH AND HIGHER, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE IN BETWEEN SHIFTING GEARS. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. TO DATE, NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE NOR WERE THERE ANY RECALLS PERTAINING TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 87,850.
IN DECEMBER 2009 MY 2004 VW TOUAREG WAS IN PARK WITH THE ENGINE IDLING WHILE MY SON, WHO WAS DRIVING THE CAR, GOT OUT OF THE CAR TO SPEAK TO A PARKING LOT ATTENDANT. HIS WIFE WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN WERE IN CAR SEATS IN THE REAR SEAT. ABOUT 2 MINUTES LATER, WHILE MY SON WAS STILL OUT OF THE CAR, THE CA…
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IN DECEMBER 2009 MY 2004 VW TOUAREG WAS IN PARK WITH THE ENGINE IDLING WHILE MY SON, WHO WAS DRIVING THE CAR, GOT OUT OF THE CAR TO SPEAK TO A PARKING LOT ATTENDANT. HIS WIFE WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN WERE IN CAR SEATS IN THE REAR SEAT. ABOUT 2 MINUTES LATER, WHILE MY SON WAS STILL OUT OF THE CAR, THE CAR BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS INTO A BUSY STREET IN NYC. HE RAN AFTER THE CAR WHILE HIS WIFE FRANTICALLY TRIED TO GET OUT OF HER SEAT BELT TO MOVE INTO THE DRIVER'S SEAT. HE CAUGHT UP WITH THE CAR AND JUMPED IN AND HIT THE BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR. HE LOOKED OVER AT THE GEAR SHIFT THINKING THAT IT HAD BEEN MOVED INADVERTENTLY BUT THE CAR WAS STILL IN PARK. HE THEN TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. THE CAR WAS IDLING IN PARK ON A RELATIVELY FLAT SURFACE - THERE ARE NO REAL HILLS IN NYC. HE TOOK HIS LIFE IN HIS HANDS TO AVOID A DISASTER WHEREBY THE CAR WOULD HAVE CERTAINLY BEEN HIT BROADSIDE IN THE BUSY ADJOINING STREET WITH HIS FAMILY IN THE VEHICLE. WE TOOK THE CAR INTO A VW DEALER REPAIR SHOP NEAR MY HOME IN MARYLAND THE NEXT WEEK AND THEY CHECKED THE CAR OUT THOROUGHLY, BUT COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG, NOR COULD THEY DUPLICATE THE EXPERIENCE. THIS WAS A FRIGHTENING AND DANGEROUS EXPERIENCE AND I AM AFRAID THAT IT COULD HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR
2004 VW TOUAREG MILES 72,000 BROUGHT INTO DEALERSHIP, BECAUSE OF TRANSMISSION WAS ACTING UP. TOLD I NEED NEW TRANSMISSION, NOT UNDER WARRANTY HOW CAN THE CAR NEED NEW TRANSMISSION AT 72,000 MILES OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD TROUBLES WITH THIS SUV VW SHOULD REPLACE THIS, TONS OF STUFF HAS GONE WRONG WITH SUV. *TR
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MANEUVER INTO A PARKING SPACE, CRASHING INTO A WOODEN STRUCTURE. *TW
UNEXPECTED AND SUDDEN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION OF THE STEERING COLUMN LOCK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN, UNABLE TO START OR MOVE SHIFTER LEVER OUT OF GEAR. *TR
DRIVING 2004 TOUAREG EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSION. SPEED 55 STARTING RIGHT HAND SWEEPING TURN THE RIGHT SIDE AIR SUSPENSION BLEW OUT DROPPING THE FRONT END TO BUMP STOPS CAUSING REAR OF TRUCK TO BOUNCE AND GO SIDEWAYS CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. APPARENTLY THERE IS A TSB TO CHANGE THE MATERIAL OF THE CONNECTOR THAT BLEW …
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DRIVING 2004 TOUAREG EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSION. SPEED 55 STARTING RIGHT HAND SWEEPING TURN THE RIGHT SIDE AIR SUSPENSION BLEW OUT DROPPING THE FRONT END TO BUMP STOPS CAUSING REAR OF TRUCK TO BOUNCE AND GO SIDEWAYS CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. APPARENTLY THERE IS A TSB TO CHANGE THE MATERIAL OF THE CONNECTOR THAT BLEW OUT, HOWEVER DEALERSHIP IS NOT WILLING TO PERFORM IT UNLESS I PAY FOR ANYTHING THEY MAY BREAK IN THE PROCESS OF THE REPAIR. CORROSION IS CAUSING FAILURES IN THE NORTHEAST. *TR
STRANDED WITH A DEAD BATTERY ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS AS A RESULT OF A ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE WHICH VW ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ON AND FAILED TO NOTIFY THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. *TR UPDATED 01/25/10 *BF UPDATED 01/26/10.*JB
I 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
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.