Recalls ·2015 Volkswagen Touareg

2015 Volkswagen Touareg recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg; the most frequently affected component is unknown or other. Owners filed 24 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 14 model years of this model in the database, 2015 ranks #10 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints24

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Recalls (2)

Unknown or otherCampaign 18V329000 · 16 May 2018

Problem: 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.

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.

Service brakes, hydraulic — Pedals and linkagesCampaign 16V170000 · 24 Mar 2016

Problem: 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.

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 24 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine14 · 58%
Forward collision avoidance4 · 17%
Unknown or other3 · 12%
Tires2 · 8%
Lane departure2 · 8%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 8%
Structure1 · 4%
Engine and engine cooling1 · 4%

When complaints were filed

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20205
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20244

From owner complaints

Water is somehow finding its way into engine air filter housing(intake) and soaking air filter element despite having only been driven under normal weather/road conditions. Vehicle has never been driven through any water deeper than a mud puddle. Am concerned about potential engine damage that could possibly occur if…

Engine · Dec 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

Under acceleration the engine began to stutter and a large cloud of white smoke or steam came out of the exhaust, suggesting possible water ingestion. Upon removing the air filter it was found that the filter had water damage and mold, and the filter and airbox had lots of small debris clogging the drain tube.

Engine · Aug 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Water ingestion into air intake from design flaw. Changed air filter based on warning thread located at club touareg online. If you drive a 2011-2017 touareg please check your air filter. Many owners have reported complete engine failures and vw refused to take responsibility. Vw issued recall in china but are denying…

Engine · Apr 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Our 2015 touareg tdi with 35,000mi lost power on interstate 10. The vehicle was in 'limp' mode and only able to reach a speed of 20mph in a 75mph zone on interstate 10. Extremely dangerous. We made it to a dealer in las cruces, nm. After the dealer diagnosed the problem we were told there was water in the air filter,…

Structure · Nov 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.