2011 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID
The 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID, potentially affecting up to 1,081 vehicles.
Recall 16V035000 — HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
| 825 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 11V195000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 256 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TOUAREG HYBRID VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 3, 2011. THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THESE VEHICLES CONTAIN INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION AND THEREFORE FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Consequence: INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION COULD LEAD TO AN OWNER IMPROPERLY INFLATING THE VEHICLE TIRES. DRIVING ON IMPROPERLY INFLATED TIRES CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE TIRE WEAR AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN OVERLAY CONTAINING THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION ONTO THE EXISTING VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID.
Safety Rating for the 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
931401 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT
High-voltage repairs on Hybrid and Electric vehicles
Edition41 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
VW Elsa Newsletter
TB401301 — STRUCTURE
Recommended procedure for removing damaged CV boot.
TB-15-11-04 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLKSWAGEN: CERTAIN MODEL YEAR VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING ENGINE NOT STARTING, MAKING A RATTLING NOISE WHEN ENGINE HAS STARTED, TIMING CHAIN KEEPS SLIPPING AND EXHAUST LIGHT COMES ON. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID
- 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID (current)
- 2012 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2013 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2014 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2015 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2016 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG HYBRID — 0 complaints
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