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Volkswagen Touareg II recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 5 versions affected: 5

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
3.0 V6 TDI 204Diesel · 204 hp 3.0 V6 TDI 245Diesel · 245 hp 3.0 V6 TDI 262Diesel · 262 hp 4.2 V8 TDI 340Diesel · 340 hp 3.0 TSI hybride 380Hybrid · 380 hp	Raccord boîtier-colonne de direction : rappel 2020

Each campaign in detail

Raccord boîtier-colonne de direction : rappel 2020
Manufacturer recall
Selon Fiches-auto, un défaut du raccord entre boîtier de direction et colonne de direction peut mener à un risque d'accident. Le rappel de mars 2020 concerne les voitures fabriquées entre décembre 2016 et la fin de carrière du modèle. Vérifiez par le numéro de série en concession.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
Versions
3.0 V6 TDI 204, 3.0 V6 TDI 245, 3.0 V6 TDI 262, 4.2 V8 TDI 340, 3.0 TSI hybride 380
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Fiabilité Volkswagen Touareg (2010-2018), 33 témoignages — Fiches-auto (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Volkswagen Touareg III	1	3	4.0/5
Land Rover Discovery IV (L319)	1	2	3.5/5
Land Rover Range Rover Sport II	0	3	3.0/5
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace I	1	2	4.5/5
Hyundai Santa Fe IV	1	0	not rated

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Volkswagen Touareg II had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Volkswagen Touareg II: Raccord boîtier-colonne de direction : rappel 2020.

Which versions of the Volkswagen Touareg II are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Volkswagen Touareg II?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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