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Vw Touareg Recalls

There are currently 18 safety recalls out on the Vw Touareg. To find out whether your car is affected, you'll need to find your car's VIN number.

How to find your VIN

The VIN can often be found on the lower-left corner of the dashboard, in front of the steering wheel.

You can read the number by looking through the windshield. The VIN may also appear in a number of other locations:

  • Front of the engine block. This should be easy to spot by opening the bonnet, and looking at the front of the engine.
  • Front of the car frame, near the container that holds windshield washer fluid.
  • Rear wheel well. Try looking up, directly above the tyre.
  • Inside the driver-side doorjamb. Open the door, and look underneath where the side-view mirror would be located if the door was shut.
  • Driver-side doorpost. Open the door, and look near the spot where the door latches, not too far from the seatbelt return.
  • Underneath the spare tyre.
VIN Location Diagram

If you still can't locate the VIN, try consulting your vehicle manual. Or, call a dealership or the manufacturer and request guidance.

Step 2 - See if your car is affected
  • Announcement date:
    13/10/2021
    Recalls number:
    R/2021/391
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZCRZKD025332
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZCRZKD027515
    Car Build Date:
    15/01/2019 - 29/01/2019
    Concern:
    If The Rear Lid Is Opened And Manually Pushed Up Too Far The Electric Spindle Drive Can Suddenly Separate And Expand
    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 range replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    21/06/2021
    Recalls number:
    R/2021/237
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZCRZMD008194
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZCRZMD013251
    Car Build Date:
    22/09/2020 - 03/11/2020
    Concern:
    Nuts Fitted In The Bolted Connection Of The Right And Left Transverse Link May Not Be To Specifcation
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    13/05/2020
    Recalls number:
    R/2020/132
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZCRZLD010884
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZCRZLD020546
    Car Build Date:
    01/09/2019 - 30/11/2019
    Concern:
    A Welded Connection Of The Gearbox Oil Pipe Can Cause A Leak Of Gear Oil
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    18/03/2020
    Recalls number:
    R/2020/079
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZCRZJD004653
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZCRZKD026423
    Car Build Date:
    27/04/2018 - 22/01/2019
    Concern:
    Bolted Connection Between Steering Shaft And Steering Rack May Loosen
    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
  • Announcement date:
    27/02/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/064
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZCRZKD020270
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZCRZKD022155
    Car Build Date:
    02/12/2018 - 13/12/2018
    Concern:
    The Shock Absorber Fork On The Front Axle May Not Have Been Produced With Correct Casting Temperature
    Defect:
    A casting process error may affect the rigidity of the front shock absorber fork.
    Remedy:
    Replace the affected shock absorber forks.
  • Announcement date:
    27/11/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/334
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZCRZKD006881
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZCRZKD010087
    Car Build Date:
    08/08/2018 - 05/10/2018
    Concern:
    The Belt Buckle Holder Of Rear Right Seat May Not Meet The Strength Requirements
    Defect:
    The seat belt buckle holder of the right rear seat may not meet specification.
    Remedy:
    Check and replaces seat belt buckle assembly.
  • Announcement date:
    26/03/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/060
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ7PZBD007759
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ7PZGD024970
    Car Build Date:
    18/06/2010 - 19/01/2016
    Concern:
    Brake Pedal May Fail And Make Hard Braking Impossible
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    05/02/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/014
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ7PZBD010911
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ7PZED048163
    Car Build Date:
    01/06/2010 - 31/05/2016
    Concern:
    Fire May Occur
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    20/04/2015
    Recalls number:
    R/2015/059
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ7PZBD047030
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ7PZCD036404
    Car Build Date:
    01/04/2011 - 30/04/2012
    Concern:
    Fuel May Leak
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    17/08/2009
    Recalls number:
    R/2009/068
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ7LZ99000001
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ7LZ99000001
    Car Build Date:
    01/05/2006 - 31/01/2009
    Concern:
    Rear Spoiler Could Become Detached When Driving.
    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
  • Announcement date:
    17/08/2009
    Recalls number:
    R/2009/068
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ7LZ79000001
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ7LZ79061732
    Car Build Date:
    01/05/2006 - 31/01/2009
    Concern:
    Rear Spoiler Could Become Detached When Driving.
    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
  • Announcement date:
    17/08/2009
    Recalls number:
    R/2009/068
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ7LZ89000001
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ7LZ89000018
    Car Build Date:
    01/05/2006 - 31/01/2009
    Concern:
    Rear Spoiler Could Become Detached When Driving.
    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
  • Announcement date:
    17/08/2009
    Recalls number:
    R/2009/068
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ7LZ9D000001
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ7LZ9D032558
    Car Build Date:
    01/05/2006 - 31/01/2009
    Concern:
    Rear Spoiler Could Become Detached When Driving.
    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
  • Announcement date:
    17/08/2009
    Recalls number:
    R/2009/068
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ7LZ7D000041
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ7LZ7D082836
    Car Build Date:
    01/05/2006 - 31/01/2009
    Concern:
    Rear Spoiler Could Become Detached When Driving.
    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
  • Announcement date:
    17/08/2009
    Recalls number:
    R/2009/068
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ7LZ8D000001
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ7LZ8D079714
    Car Build Date:
    01/05/2006 - 31/01/2009
    Concern:
    Rear Spoiler Could Become Detached When Driving.
    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
  • Announcement date:
    12/08/2004
    Recalls number:
    R/2004/115
    VIN start:
    WVG***7L*3D000001
    VIN end:
    WVG***7L*3D015314
    Car Build Date:
    01/10/2002 - 30/11/2003
    Concern:
    Faulty Rear Seat Belt Locks
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    12/08/2004
    Recalls number:
    R/2004/115
    VIN start:
    WVG***7L*4D000001
    VIN end:
    WVG***7L*4D048017
    Car Build Date:
    01/10/2002 - 11/11/2003
    Concern:
    Faulty Rear Seat Belt Locks
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    09/03/2004
    Recalls number:
    R/2004/026
    VIN start:
    WVG***7L*3D000001
    VIN end:
    WVG***7L*3D015283
    Car Build Date:
    01/10/2002 - 01/08/2003
    Concern:
    Wiring Loom May Chafe And Left Seat Console May Not Withstand Severe Rear Crash
    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
Step 3 - Contact your nearest dealer

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