Hybrid propulsion systemRecall 16V-035 · 2011–2015 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 16V-035 covers 825 2011–2015 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid for a hybrid propulsion system problem, reported to NHTSA on January 25, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 65% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V035000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
An electrical short in the high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
The 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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
65%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 80 vehicles were listed as unreachable.