Recalls ·2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid

2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid; the most frequently affected component is hybrid propulsion system. Owners filed 28 complaints, most often about fuel/propulsion system. Among the 5 model years of this model in the database, 2012 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints28
Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Hybrid propulsion systemCampaign 16V035000 · 25 Jan 2016

Problem: 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.

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.

Fuel system, gasoline — Fuel railCampaign 15V019000 · 20 Jan 2015

Problem: 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.

Risk: A fuel leak in the injection system in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.

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. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 24AP for Audi customers and 24BK for Volkswagen customers.

What owners complain about

Share of the 28 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Fuel/propulsion system6 · 21%
Steering5 · 18%
Engine5 · 18%
Electrical system4 · 14%
Power train3 · 11%
Air bags2 · 7%
Seat belts2 · 7%
Fuel system2 · 7%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

While driving my family around, the car lost engine power and came to a stop on a busy roadway leaving us stranded until a tow truck could arrive. There were no warnings or indications that anything was wrong. One minute, it was driving fine and out of nowhere, the engine shut off in the middle of the road leaving us…

Fuel/propulsion system · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

Tpms light intermittently started blinking. I took it to the dealer and they "diagnosed" it as the back left sensor. I was initially told that the recommendation was to not change it until i replaced tires and then i was told it was not covered under my warranty. I called the warranty company and they said that it was…

Wheels · Nov 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Vehicle pulls to the right at all speeds and which necessitates constant input from the driver to hold the car straight. *tr

Steering · Dec 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

Check engine light came on at 70,000 miles and was due to the ad blue tank heater.

Engine · Oct 2016 · 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.