2015 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid; the most frequently affected component is hybrid propulsion system. Owners filed 24 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 5 model years of this model in the database, 2015 ranks #5 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints24

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Recalls (1)

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.

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

20162

20183

20196

20205

20212

20232

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.

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