NHTSA Recall 16V035000: Hybrid propulsion system
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 825 vehicles. It affects 2011–2015 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V035000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 53B8 |
| Component | HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Report received | January 25, 2016 |
| Owner notification | June 6, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
An electrical short in the high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V035000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.