NHTSA Complaint #11104107 — 2017 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11104107
Vehicle	2017 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	June 1, 2018
Date Filed	June 26, 2018
Mileage	450 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

THE TOUAREG HAS A DESIGN FLAW THAT HAVE THE ENGINE AIR INTAKE UNDER NEATH THE FRONT HEADLIGHT, WHICH, UNDER HEAVY RAIN, WILL LET WATER FLOW THOUGH TO THE INTAKE PIPE AND GET INTO THE ENGINE. I HAVE PERSONALLY VALIDATED THIS AS MY AIR FILTER GETS SOAKING WET AFTER A HEAVY RAIN. THERE HAVE ALSO BEEN NUMEROUS BREAK-DOWN-IN-THE-ROAD REPORTS TO VOLKSWAGEN BUT THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO TAKE ANY ACTION.

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