NHTSA Recall 16V243000: Pressure monitoring and regulating systems (tires)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 366 vehicles. It affects 2016 Volkswagen Touareg.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V243000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 44M9 |
| Component | TIRES › PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS |
| Report received | April 26, 2016 |
| Owner notification | May 13, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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."
Safety risk
If the vehicle is driven on underinflated tires, the tires may fail suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 16V243000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Touareg | 2016 |
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.