Volkswagen Touran Recall R/2005/091: Flywheel May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Oct 2005
- Launched
- 26,264
- vehicles in the UK
- 30C4
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Touran vehicles built between 1 October 2003 and 31 May 2005. The possibility exists that the two mass flywheel may fail due to the design of the through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. The recall notice describes the fix as: will be recalled to establish the manufacturer of the two-mass flywheel and if necessary replace the flywheel and breather of the clutch pressure pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The possibility exists that the two mass flywheel may fail due to the design of the through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. In the worst case the failure can result in a vehicle fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FLYWHEEL MAY FAIL Defect: The possibility exists that the two mass flywheel may fail due to the design of the through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. In the worst case the failure can result in a vehicle fire. Remedy: Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish the manufacturer of the two-mass flywheel and if necessary replace the flywheel and breather of the clutch pressure pipe.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a vehicle fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: will be recalled to establish the manufacturer of the two-mass flywheel and if necessary replace the flywheel and breather of the clutch pressure pipe.
Are You Affected?
Touran built between 1 October 2003 and 31 May 2005 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 26,264 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volkswagen, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volkswagen.
- Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the campaign code 30C4 or the DVSA reference R/2005/091. See how to get a Volkswagen recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| Tiguan, TouranA short circuit in the LED module of the panorama sun roof can occur | Urgent | R/2018/331 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2004/211 on 3 Mar 2005, for bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break. The one launched after it was R/2005/163 on 7 Dec 2005, for handbrake may fail. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/091, launched 5 October 2005. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.