NHTSA Safety Recalls
2013 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Recalls
The 2013 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid has 1 NHTSA safety recall on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
1 recall on the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
NHTSA 16V035000- The defect
- 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.
- The 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.
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2013 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.