VIN Decoder Results

WVGEP9BP6GD001541

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

VOLKSWAGEN

Vehicle Model

Touareg

Vehicle Trim

Sport (FSI Only), Sport w/ Technology, Lux, Executive

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

WVGEP9BP*GD

Manufacturer Name

VOLKSWAGEN AG

Model Year

2016

Plant City

BRATISLAVA

Vehicle Type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Plant Country

SLOVAKIA

Body Class

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)

Transmission Style

Automatic

Transmission Speeds

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

3000

Displacement (CI)

183.0712322841

Displacement (L)

Engine Model

V6 FSI/TDI

Fuel Type - Primary

Diesel

Engine Brake (hp) From

240.00

Other Engine Info

Fuel: Diesel (50-St); Emissions Certification Test Group: GVGAT03.0NU2; Federal / California Emission Standard: ULEV II / Bin 5

Engine Manufacturer

Volkswagen

Other Restraint System Info

Restraint System: Active - Dr/Pass; Front Air Bag - Dr/Pass; Advanced Front Air Bags; Side Impact Air Bags - Front; Side Curtain Air Bags

Curtain Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

VIN Breakdown

WVG World Manufacturer Identifier

EP9BP Vehicle Descriptor Section

6 Check Digit

GD001541 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Crash

N/A

Side Crash

N/A

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

EPA Fuel Economy

City

21 MPG

Highway

28 MPG

Combined

24 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$3,500

CO2 Emissions

434.0 g/mi

Fuel Type

Diesel

Safety Recalls (2 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2016 VOLKSWAGEN Touareg

Source

NHTSA Database

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

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 tha...

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

Remedy: 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 r

Campaign: 16V243000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

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.

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

Remedy: 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 o

Campaign: 16V170000

Owner Complaints (44)

Total Complaints

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

"The car will stop (while driving) for no apparent reason. “Phantom Braking”. This is without any known objects/people approaching our vehicle. It’s a part of the electronic automatic braking system but obviously it is not programmed correctly. It..."

ODI #11699303

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

"My lane assist camera is not functioning and Volkswagen is telling me the part is now obsolete and can't be repaired. It is part #7p6907217bxz1y. I took it to Pompano Volkswagen on 4/4/24 and have been waiting for the part which has been out of stock..."

ODI #11681082

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