NHTSA recall 16V035000
Hybrid Propulsion System · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
- 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
- 2013 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
- 2014 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
- 2015 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
All model years NHTSA lists
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, 2014 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, 2015 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V035000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.