Recall 16V035000: 2011–2015 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 25, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 825
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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. If water collects in the hybrid battery tray, it may cause an electrical short in the high voltage battery.
The risk
An electrical short in the high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a fitted drain valve to allow water to drain properly, free of charge. The recall began late February 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this 53B8.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
- 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
- 2013 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
- 2014 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
- 2015 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V035000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 53B8
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jun 6, 2016
- Components
- Hybrid propulsion system (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology