Recall
Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid — 16V035000
NHTSA ID
16V035000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg Hybrid
Years Affected
2014
Recall Date
2016-01-25
Component
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Units Affected
825
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
53B8
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.