VW Touareg recall: Fire may occur
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Water ingress may gather in the spare wheel well may accumulate and cause the battery to short circuit.In extreme cases this could cause a fire.
- What to do
- Contact a VW dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles fit an additional drain valve to the spare wheel well.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Water ingress may gather in the spare wheel well may accumulate and cause the battery to short circuit.In extreme cases this could cause a fire.
The fix
On affected vehicles fit an additional drain valve to the spare wheel well.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Touareg | 1 Jun 2010 | 31 May 2016 | 121 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 5 February 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.