2013 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid recalls
There is 1 safety recall on record for the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, covering 825 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
Questions about the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid recalls
How do I check if my 2013 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 2013 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid have?
1, covering hybrid propulsion system.
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