2015 Volkswagen Touareg recalls (3)

Every 2015 Volkswagen Touareg recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Unknown Or Other · NHTSA 18V329000

  May 16, 2018Unknown Or Other

  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.

  Fix

  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.

  Full recall details for 18V329000 →

• Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 16V170000

  Mar 24, 2016Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals and Linkages

  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.

  Fix

  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.

  Full recall details for 16V170000 →

• Hybrid Propulsion System · NHTSA 16V035000

  Jan 25, 2016Hybrid Propulsion System

  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.

  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.

  Full recall details for 16V035000 →

2015 Volkswagen Touareg complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg. Volkswagen has issued at least 726 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Engine14
• Forward Collision Avoidance8
• Unknown Or Other3
• Fuel/Propulsion System2
• Lane Departure2
• Tires2

Service bulletins by component

• Equipment (367)
• Electrical System (161)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (141)
• Engine (100)
• Power Train (46)
• Unknown Or Other (45)

Read Volkswagen Touareg owner complaints and bulletins, every year

NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.

• Pedestrian alert sounds
  DP22005Opened Jan 27, 2023Closed Aug 7, 2023

Other Volkswagen Touareg model years

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