2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid recalls and problems
2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid.
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recalls
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owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
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mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid recalls
Hybrid propulsion system
NHTSA campaign 16V035000 · reported January 25, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 825 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Touareg Hybrid vehicles manufactured March 20, 2010, to April 11, 2015. The hybrid battery tray may not drain water sufficiently. If water collects in the hybrid battery tray, it may cause an electrical short in the high voltage battery.
The risk
An electrical short in the high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a fitted drain valve to allow water to drain properly, free of charge. The recall began late February 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this 53B8.
Equipment: other, labels
NHTSA campaign 11V195000 · reported March 29, 2011 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC · 256 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2011 touareg hybrid vehicles, manufactured from july 2, 2010, through february 3, 2011. The certification labels on these vehicles contain incorrect tire pressure information and therefore fail to comply with the requirements of motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
The risk
Incorrect tire pressure information could lead to an owner improperly inflating the vehicle tires. Driving on improperly inflated tires can lead to premature tire wear and possibly a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install an overlay containing the correct tire pressure information onto the existing vehicle certification label free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 19, 2011. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Does the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid, the most recent reported on January 25, 2016 (Hybrid propulsion system). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid?
There are few or no owner complaints on file for the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026.