There are 0 US recalls for the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, and 1 in Canada. Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure.
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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
No US recalls found for the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Certain Volkswagen Phaeton, Touareg, and Audi A8L vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 114. The steering wheel does not lock when the key is removed from the ignition switch using the optionally provided override device that permits key removal in the event of electrical system failure or when the transmission is not in the PARK position. Correction: Since this does not pose any safety risk, no corrective action is required.
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. Among 3 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 2).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton 4-DR. W/SAB | – | – | – | – |
EPA ratings for each 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phaeton 4.2 L Automatic (S6) | 14 | 21 | 16 | $5,150 |
| Phaeton 6.0 L Automatic (S5) | 11 | 17 | 13 | $6,300 |
Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.