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Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid recalls and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, covering model years 2011 to 2015, and no owner complaints filed under this model name.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 3 recall campaigns on file
  • 5 model years with data (2011–2015)
  • latest recall 16V035000 (reported Jan 25, 2016)

Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Touareg Hybrid, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2011 to 2015. The 2011 and 2012 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each).

  • 3 recall campaigns
Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid recall campaigns covering each model year
2011: 2 campaigns2012: 2 campaigns2013: 1 campaign2014: 1 campaign2015: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 16V035000

    Reported

    Hybrid Propulsion System

    Model years 2011–2015

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 15V019000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail

    Model year 2012

    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.

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

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 11V195000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model year 2011

    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."

    Consequence:
    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.

    Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid questions

3 questions

How many recalls does the Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, covering model years 2011 to 2015. The most recent, 16V035000, was reported on January 25, 2016 and is filed under “Hybrid propulsion system”. The 2011 and 2012 model years are covered by the most campaigns (2 each).

Which Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid model years do the recalls cover?

The 3 campaigns cover model years 2011 to 2015. The 2011 and 2012 model years appear in the most campaigns (2 each). NHTSA has no owner complaints filed under the model name Touareg Hybrid, so this page has no complaint statistics.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Volkswagen dealer.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.