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2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid. The most recent was reported on January 25, 2016.

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Recalls at a glance

DateCampaignPartVehicles
January 25, 201616V-035Hybrid propulsion system825
January 20, 201515V-019Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, fuel rail26,008

Recall details

Hybrid propulsion system

January 25, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 16V-035

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.

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.

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, fuel rail

January 20, 2015 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 15V-019

What is wrong: 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.

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

The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers.

Other model years of the Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid

2015 (1)2014 (1)2013 (1)2011 (1)

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, the most recent reported on January 25, 2016. A campaign covers only certain vehicles, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected.

What parts have been recalled on the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid?

Hybrid propulsion system (1), Fuel system, gasoline (1).

Are recall repairs free?

In 2 of the 2 campaigns listed here, the remedy states that the repair is free of charge. Read the remedy in each recall for the details.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.