VOLKSWAGEN Touareg Recalls
7 recalls affecting the VOLKSWAGEN Touareg (0–2024).
7
Active recalls
0
Resolved recalls
7
Total recalls
What this means for VOLKSWAGEN Touareg owners
7 of 7 notices for this model are active and 0 are resolved. The most recent notice was published 7 Jan 2026. Each notice below carries the exact hazard, remedy and supplier contact details.
Safety-recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall. If a notice below covers your vehicle, contact that supplier.
Buying a used VOLKSWAGEN Touareg? Check its recall history before you sign.
Paste your VIN into the search page for an instant check on your specific vehicle.
All Recalls
2020–2024 VOLKSWAGEN Touareg
Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective and overheat during charging. If this occurs, it could lead to a vehicle fire. Note: Until the software is installed, we ask that you request can consumers refrain from charging the high-voltage battery using an external charging source and refrain from driving in electric only mode. We further request ask that the setting “battery hold” in hybrid mode be selected at a charge level of a maximum of 50%. These measures are required for the safety of your vehicle. You can of course continue to safely drive your vehicle in petrol mode.
Light Vehicle
7 Jan 2026
2019 VOLKSWAGEN Touareg
If the tailgate is opened and manually pushed up too far the pre-compressed coil springs may become detached from the boot strut and detach with great force from the mounting.
Light Vehicle
4 Nov 2021
2019–2020 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
A gearbox oil pipe may have been incorrectly welded which can result in a transmission oil leakage.
Light Vehicle
2 June 2020
2015–2016 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
In the event of airbag deployment during an accident the fabric of the side airbag may tear.
Light Vehicle
13 May 2016
2011–2016 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG
A circlip on the bearing bracket of the brake pedal may become detached from its locking position. As a result, the bearing pin can move out of one of the two bearings, impairing brake pedal actuation.
Light Vehicle
30 Mar 2016
2003 VOLKSWAGEN Touareg
All affected Touareg vehicles of the above chassis number range, faulty rear belt locks may have been fitted because of a riveting defect. Volkswagen will also take the opportunity to carry out additional repairs on some vehicles.
Light Vehicle
8 Sept 2004
0 VOLKSWAGEN Touareg
It is possible that the Park Brake pedal may contact the vehicles wiring loom. This contact may chafe the loom.
Light Vehicle
10 Mar 2004
VOLKSWAGEN Touareg recall questions
How do I check if my VOLKSWAGEN Touareg has a recall?
Browse the recall notices listed on this page - each shows the model years affected. For an instant answer on a specific vehicle, paste its VIN into the RecallAU search; it checks your car against every published Australian recall list in one go.
Is the recall check free?
Yes. RecallAU is free to use, and so are the repairs - under Australian law, repairs carried out as part of a vehicle safety recall are provided free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall.
What do I do if my VOLKSWAGEN Touareg is recalled?
Open the matching recall below to read the hazard and remedy, then contact the supplier named on the notice. The supplier arranges and pays for the repair. Registering your vehicle on RecallAU gets you an email alert if a new recall is published for it.
Buying a used VOLKSWAGEN Touareg - what should I check?
Check this page for outstanding recalls across the model years you are considering, then run the specific vehicle's VIN through the search page before you buy. An unrepaired safety recall is a repair bill you inherit.
Recall facts on this page reference the official notices published by suppliers on vehiclerecalls.gov.au, linked from each recall above. RecallAU is an independent service and not a government website.