2016 VOLKSWAGEN Touareg Recalls

Recalls Found

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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toureg vehicles manufactured July 7, 2015 to March 3, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may be improperly calibrated and, as a result, the TPMS may fail to warn the driver that the tire pressure is low. Additionally, the tire pressures printed on the Safety Certification labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

NHTSA 16V243000

Report Date

26/04/2016

Component

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Consequence: If the vehicle is driven on underinflated tires, the tires may fail suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy / Corrective Action

Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will correct the TPMS settings and replace the safety certification label, free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2016. Volkwagen's number for this recall is 44M9.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Touareg vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a securing clip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.

NHTSA 16V170000

Report Date

24/03/2016

Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Consequence: If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy / Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly to verify the presence of the securing clip and install any missing securing clips, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46G4.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the 2016 VOLKSWAGEN Touareg have?

The 2016 VOLKSWAGEN Touareg currently has 2 recalls according to NHTSA records. All recall information is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration database.

Are 2016 VOLKSWAGEN Touareg recalls free to fix?

Yes! All safety recalls for 2016 VOLKSWAGEN Touareg vehicles must be repaired free of charge by authorized dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule a recall repair.

How do I check if my 2016 VOLKSWAGEN Touareg has open recalls?

You can check for open recalls by entering your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) in our VIN decoder tool. The 17-character VIN can be found on your vehicle registration, insurance card, or on the driver's side dashboard visible through the windshield.