VW Touareg recall: Hybrid battery management reprogramming
- What's wrong
- On Touareg vehicles with hybrid drive systems and of a limited production period there may be deviations on the high-voltage battery system. A measure is necessary because on individual battery modules deviations with important technical parameters were established. Over the life of the vehicle these…
- What to do
- Contact a VW dealer to book the free repair. On the affected vehicles the software in the control unit for hybrid battery management is updated
What’s wrong
On Touareg vehicles with hybrid drive systems and of a limited production period there may be deviations on the high-voltage battery system. A measure is necessary because on individual battery modules deviations with important technical parameters were established. Over the life of the vehicle these can cause a fault in the affected battery modules. As a result charging the high-voltage battery can cause a danger of fire with the risk of severe to life threatening injuries for persons in and/or outside of the vehicle as well as severe material damage. NOTE: Until the check of your vehicle has been completed we ask that you do not charge the high-voltage battery externally. In hybrid mode select the setting “battery hold” at a charge level of max. 50%. Also avoid pure electric driving.
The fix
On the affected vehicles the software in the control unit for hybrid battery management is updated
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Touareg | 24 Aug 2023 | 18 Sep 2024 | 308 |
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 15 December 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.