Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Recalls
The Touareg Hybrid has been recalled 3 times. The 2011 and 2012 model years have been involved in the most campaigns.
Recalls are free repairs, initiated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or Volkswagen itself, for a widespread safety problem. They might be a pain, but a recalled problem is better than an ignored one.
Latest Touareg Hybrid Recall News
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Volkswagen is recalling 825 Touareg Hybrid SUVs with batteries that can get wet and catch on fire.
VW determined water could enter without the rear hatch open because the sunroof drains and rear lid seals weren't assembled correctly. Engineers say the hybrid battery tray is located in the rear hatch area ... In the worst case, the electrical short could cause a fire.
Buying a hybrid and generating your own heat source? That's taking "going green" to a whole new level.
The recall was expected to begin at the end of February, 2016. If you haven't received your notice or have questions, contact VW at 800-893-5298.
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