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  Safety Recalls of Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Vehicles

There have been 3 safety recalls for the Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid.

NHTSA Recall #: 16V035000; Jan. 25, 2016

An electrical short in the high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, 2014 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, 2015 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 touareg hybrid vehicles manufactured March 20, 2010, to April 11, 2015. The hybrid battery tray may not drain water sufficiently.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V019000; Jan. 20, 2015

A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Audi A6, 2012 Audi A7, 2013 Audi A7, 2011 Audi Q7, 2012 Audi Q7, 2011 Audi S4, 2012 Audi S4, 2011 Audi S5, 2012 Audi S5, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Audi s4, s5, q7, 2012 Audi a6, Volkswagen touareg hybrid, and 2012-2013 Audi a7 vehicles. In the affected vehicles the fuel injection system may experience a fuel leak. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 11V195000; Mar. 29, 2011

Incorrect tire pressure information could lead to an owner improperly inflating the vehicle tires. Driving on improperly inflated tires can lead to premature tire wear and possibly a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Recall Summary: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2011 touareg hybrid vehicles, manufactured from July 2, 2010, through February 3, 2011. The certification labels on these vehicles contain incorrect tire pressure information and therefore fail to comply with the requirements of motor vehicle safety ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jan. 25, 2016   Hybrid Propulsion System 825
Jan. 20, 2015   Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail 26,008
Mar. 29, 2011   Equipment:other:labels 256


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Model Years

Model# Recalls
2015 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid 1
2014 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid 1
2013 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid 1
2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid 2
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid 2