2013 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid

Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.

Recalls (US model-wide)

We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.

Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain

What we found

2016-01-25Recall 16V035000: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Details
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. 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.

Owner complaints (US model-wide)

Problems owners of this model reported to NHTSA, grouped by component.

Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain

STEERING: 8
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM: 6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 5
ENGINE: 4
AIR BAGS: 3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 3

Safety rating (NHTSA NCAP)

Crash-test ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.

Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain

2013 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid SUV AWD: Not Rated

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