Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Recalls

The Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid has been recalled 3 times across the 2011–2012 model years. The most recent recall, from January 25, 2016, covers the hybrid propulsion system. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Volkswagen dealer.

3recalls
0do not drive / park outside
2model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Fuel & propulsion system
    267%
  • Equipment & accessories
    133%

2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid recalls (2)

Hybrid propulsion system

NHTSA recall 16V-035 · Jan 25, 2016 · 825 vehicles

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.

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.

Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail

NHTSA recall 15V-019 · Jan 20, 2015 · 26,008 vehicles

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.

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.

2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid recalls (2)

Hybrid propulsion system

NHTSA recall 16V-035 · Jan 25, 2016 · 825 vehicles

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.

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.

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 11V-195 · Mar 29, 2011 · 256 vehicles

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid across 2 model years.

How do I know if my Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.