Model year 2015 · Volkswagen

2015 Volkswagen Touareg recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg. The most recent was reported on May 16, 2018. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: TOUAREG, TOUAREG HYBRID.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
18V329000	May 16, 2018	Unknown Or Other
16V170000	March 24, 2016	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages
16V035000	January 25, 2016	Hybrid Propulsion System

Systems involved: Hybrid Propulsion System (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Unknown Or Other (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 18V329000Manufacturer no. 01C5/01C6

Unknown Or Other

Report received by NHTSA: May 16, 2018
Owner notification: November 29, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 252 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg: October 2, 2014 – November 10, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record: TOUAREG

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

Safety risk

If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V329000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V170000Manufacturer no. 46G4

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages

Report received by NHTSA: March 24, 2016
Owner notification: April 27, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 46,574 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: TOUAREG

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Touareg vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a securing clip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.

Safety risk

If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly to verify the presence of the securing clip and install any missing securing clips, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46G4.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V170000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V035000Manufacturer no. 53B8

Hybrid Propulsion System

Report received by NHTSA: January 25, 2016
Owner notification: June 6, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 825 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg: March 20, 2010 – April 11, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: TOUAREG HYBRID

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V035000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 22, 2018.