Volkswagen Touareg recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 14 safety recalls naming the Volkswagen Touareg, launched from 2004 to 2025. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Volkswagen Touareg recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 14
- 2004 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 15 December 2025
- R/2026/001
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Volkswagen Touareg recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Hybrid battery management reprogramming
R/2026/001, launched 15 December 2025, 308 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: 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.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the software in the control unit for hybrid battery management is updated
On certain vehicles the side airbag fitted in the seat (front left) may not have been correctly secured onto the seat frame.
R/2023/356, launched 20 December 2023, 89 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On certain vehicles the side airbag fitted in the seat (front left) may not have been correctly secured onto the seat frame.
Remedy: Inspect the side airbag unit and where necessary remove and correctly reinstall the side airbag
IF THE REAR LID IS OPENED AND MANUALLY PUSHED UP TOO FAR THE ELECTRIC SPINDLE DRIVE CAN SUDDENLY SEPARATE AND EXPAND
R/2021/391, launched 13 October 2021, 209 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: If the rear lid is opened and manually pushed up too far the electric spindle drive can suddenly separate and expand.
Remedy: The drive unit(s) for the rear lid are to be checked and if within the affected rangereplaced.
NUTS FITTED IN THE BOLTED CONNECTION OF THE RIGHT AND LEFT TRANSVERSE LINK MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFCATION
R/2021/237, launched 21 June 2021, 87 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Nuts of deviating material quality were fitted in the bolted connection of the right and left transverse link on the bottom of the multi-link rear axle.
Remedy: The nuts of the right and left transverse link on the bottom of the multi-link rear axle will be replaced.
A WELDED CONNECTION OF THE GEARBOX OIL PIPE CAN CAUSE A LEAK OF GEAR OIL
R/2020/132, launched 13 May 2020, 255 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A welded connection of the gearbox oil pipe can cause a leak of gear oil.
Remedy: Check whether the gearbox oil pipe is within the affected production period. If this is the case the pipe is replaced.
BOLTED CONNECTION BETWEEN STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING RACK MAY LOOSEN
R/2020/079, launched 18 March 2020, 22 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack may not have been tightened to the correct torque.
Remedy: The bolted connection of the intermediate steering shaft has to be replaced
THE SHOCK ABSORBER FORK ON THE FRONT AXLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH CORRECT CASTING TEMPERATURE
R/2019/064, launched 27 February 2019, 10 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A casting process error may affect the rigidity of the front shock absorber fork.
Remedy: Replace the affected shock absorber forks.
THE BELT BUCKLE HOLDER OF REAR RIGHT SEAT MAY NOT MEET THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
R/2018/334, launched 27 November 2018, 110 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The seat belt buckle holder of the right rear seat may not meet specification.
Remedy: Check and replaces seat belt buckle assembly.
BRAKE PEDAL MAY FAIL AND MAKE HARD BRAKING IMPOSSIBLE
R/2016/060, launched 26 March 2016, 17,163 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the retaining clip for the pivot shaft of the brake pedal bearing may have inadvertently been lost during assembly. Movement of the shaft may affect braking efficiency and in extreme cases cause loss of braking.
Remedy: Inspect pivot shaft mounting and where necessary fit a new clip.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
R/2016/014, launched 5 February 2016, 121 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: 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.
Remedy: On affected vehicles fit an additional drain valve to the spare wheel well.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2015/059, launched 20 April 2015, 13 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Fuel may leak from the injector rails. Drivers may notice a smell of fuel and or evidence of a leak
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace injector rails and seals.
REAR SPOILER COULD BECOME DETACHED WHEN DRIVING.
R/2009/068, launched 17 August 2009, 6,428 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that the holders of the rear spoiler may break. Should this occur whilst the vehicle is being driven the spoiler may detach completely.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the three attachment areas of the rear spoiler modified with additional bonded on reinforcements
FAULTY REAR SEAT BELT LOCKS
R/2004/115, launched 12 August 2004, 1,534 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that on a number of Tourag vehicles the rear seat belts may have been fitted with locks which have a revetting defect.
Remedy: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and check the rear seat belt locks for compliance. Should they be found to be suffering from the defect the locks will be changed.
WIRING LOOM MAY CHAFE AND LEFT SEAT CONSOLE MAY NOT WITHSTAND SEVERE REAR CRASH
R/2004/026, launched 9 March 2004, 789 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The foot operated parking brake can chafe on the main wiring loom the left seat console may not withstand a severe rear crash because of faulty welding and on some vehicles with a V^ petrol engine an additional earth connection must be fitted to the fuel tank
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles fit anti chafing protection to foot operated parking brake check and if necessary replace left seat console and fit additional earth connection to the fuel tank filler neck
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Volkswagen Touareg, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Volkswagen dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.