2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, covering 1,081 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Hybrid propulsion system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An electrical short in the high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 16V035000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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 standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install an overlay containing the correct tire pressure information onto the existing vehicle certification label free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 19, 2011. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑822‑8987.
Recall number 11V195000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid recalls
How do I check if my 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid have?
2, covering hybrid propulsion system and equipment.
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