NHTSA Safety Recalls
2016 Volkswagen Touareg Recalls
The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg has 2 NHTSA safety recalls on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Volkswagen Touareg built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
2 recalls on the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
NHTSA 16V243000- The defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toureg vehicles manufactured July 7, 2015 to March 3, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may be improperly calibrated and, as a result, the TPMS may fail to warn the driver that the tire pressure is low. Additionally, the tire pressures printed on the Safety Certification labels are incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
- The risk
- If the vehicle is driven on underinflated tires, the tires may fail suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will correct the TPMS settings and replace the safety certification label, free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2016. Volkwagen's number for this recall is 44M9.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
NHTSA 16V170000- The defect
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Touareg vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a securing clip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.
- The risk
- If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly to verify the presence of the securing clip and install any missing securing clips, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46G4.
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2016 Volkswagen Touareg built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.