How do I know if my Volkswagen Touareg has a recall?

To know if your Volkswagen Touareg has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Volkswagen Touareg VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Volkswagen Touareg has an open recall?

If your Volkswagen Touareg is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Volkswagen Touareg does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Volkswagen Touareg are taken care of by Volkswagen at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Recalls

Model Recalls By Year

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15 Recalls

NHTSA 21V-321 · OEM 01F1

Vehicles Sold Without Being Certified For Sale

46 Potential Units Affected

Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Volkswagen Passat, 2017 Volkswagen Golf and 10 others

NHTSA 18V-329 · OEM 01C5/01C6

Software And Hardware For Vehicle Controls Not Compliant

252 Potential Units Affected

If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg and 30 others

NHTSA 17V-583 · OEM 20Ai

Fuel Filter Flange Leaks Fuel

73,941 Potential Units Affected

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2004 Volkswagen Touareg, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg and 2 others

NHTSA 17V-151 · OEM 20Z4

Fuel Filer Leaks Fuel

20,908 Potential Units Affected

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2007 Volkswagen Touareg, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg and 2 others

NHTSA 16V-243 · OEM 44M9

Tire Pressure Monitoring System Not Calibrated Properly

366 Potential Units Affected

If the vehicle is driven on underinflated tires, the tires may fail suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Volkswagen Touareg

NHTSA 16V-170 · OEM 46G4

Brake Pedal Separates

46,574 Potential Units Affected

If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg, 2015 Volkswagen Touareg and 4 others

NHTSA 16V-035 · OEM 53B8

Hybrid Battery Shorts Causing Fire Hazard

825 Potential Units Affected

An electrical short in the high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg, 2015 Volkswagen Touareg and 3 others

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Recall FAQs

If your Volkswagen Touareg is affected by a new safety recall, Volkswagen will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Volkswagen Touareg has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Volkswagen Touareg for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Volkswagen Touareg is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Volkswagen Touareg for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Volkswagen Touareg for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Volkswagen Touareg will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Volkswagen Touareg by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Volkswagen Touareg that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Volkswagen Touareg, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Volkswagen Touareg VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.