NHTSA recall 16V035000
Hybrid propulsion system
Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
Reported Jan 25, 2016825 vehicles affectedVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Maker’s number 53B8Built Mar 20, 2010 – Apr 11, 2015
The 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.
The risk
An electrical short in the high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
The 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.