Volkswagen Touran recalls

14 official safety recalls for the Volkswagen Touran from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Wheel bearing housing may fail prematurely

    Reported July 6, 2023Model years 2023DVSA recall R/2023/1986 vehicles affected

    Cavities in the material of a wheel bearing housing may cause it to fail and break prematurely. The vehicle will be inspected and the rear left wheel bearing housing replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Faulty wheel bearing housings can fail and break prematurely
    Defect
    Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material.
    Remedy
    Inspect the vehicle and if necessary replace the rear left wheel bearing housing.

  2. Fuel tank wall may be too thin

    Reported December 18, 2019Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2019/451106 vehicles affected

    Some areas of the fuel tank wall may be below the specified thickness. The fuel tank will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE WALL THICKNESS OF THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
    Defect
    The specified wall thickness of the fuel tank can in some places fall below the threshold.
    Remedy
    For all affected vehicles the fuel tank has to be replaced

  3. Wheels may be incompatible with the vehicle

    Reported December 12, 2019Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2020/005368 vehicles affected

    Wheels bought through dealers may be incompatible with the vehicle. Incompatible wheels in the customer's possession will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    WHEELS ORDERED AND BOUGHT AT THE DEALERS MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE
    Defect
    Wheels ordered and bought at the dealers may not be compatible.
    Remedy
    Incompatible wheels in the customer's possession must be replaced

  4. Engine may provide too little torque at low speeds

    Reported August 9, 2019Model years 2018–2019DVSA recall R/2019/2641,492 vehicles affected

    The engine may provide too little torque at low speeds. The engine control unit software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    TOO LITTLE TORQUE MAY BE PROVIDED BY THE ENGINE AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS
    Defect
    Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.
    Remedy
    On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.

  5. Panoramic roof LED module may short circuit

    Reported November 28, 2018Model years 2015–2018DVSA recall R/2018/33174,358 vehicles affected

    The panoramic roof LED lighting module may short circuit. The wiring will be modified with fused adapter cables.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE LED MODULE OF THE PANORAMA SUN ROOF CAN OCCUR
    Defect
    Possible short circuit in LED lighting module of the panoramic roof.
    Remedy
    Modify wiring with integrated fuse adapter cables.

  6. Front head restraint guide may be insecure

    Reported May 11, 2018Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2018/1338,643 vehicles affected

    A burr may have formed on the locking bar of a head restraint guide, making the head restraint potentially insecure. The left guide on both front seats will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    HEAD RESTRAINT MAY BE INSECURE
    Defect
    On a limited production period a burr may have developed on the locking bar of the head restraint guide.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles the left head restraint guide on both front seats must be replaced.

  7. Starter motor may overheat

    Reported March 7, 2018Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2018/062149,625 vehicles affected

    A bent or broken solenoid return spring may keep the starter motor running. If unnoticed, it may overheat, scorch locally and cause a vehicle fire. The solenoid switch will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STARTER MOTOR MAY MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT
    Defect
    On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.

  8. ABS and ESC may fail

    Reported June 20, 2017Model years 2008–2010DVSA recall R/2017/189320,960 vehicles affected

    An interrupted earth connection may cause the ABS and ESC systems to fail. Software will be installed and, where necessary, the control unit will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ABS/ESC SYSTEM MAY FAIL
    Defect
    On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles install new software. Where necessary a new ABS/ESC control unit will be fitted.

  9. Airbags or seat belt pretensioners may not trigger

    Reported March 22, 2017Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2017/07931,032 vehicles affected

    A manufacturing error may prevent an airbag or seat belt pretensioner from triggering in a collision. The airbag assembly and seat belt pretensioner will be replaced where necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT
    Defect
    Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seatbelt pretensioner where necessary.

  10. Lighting faults may go unreported

    Reported January 23, 2017Model years 2015–2016DVSA recall R/2017/04049,760 vehicles affected

    A control unit programming issue may prevent some failed lights from being reported, or show working lights as faulty. A failed dipped beam may also fail to trigger side lights. This could increase accident risk, especially in the dark. The control unit will be reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LIGHTS MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING
    Defect
    It has been identified that due to a programing issue with the On-Board Supply Control Unit it is possible that the failure of one of the vehicle lights (dipped beam/main beam/daytime running light/rear fog light or indicator) may not be recognised by the control unit and therefore not shown in the instrument cluster. It is also possible that vehicle lights may be shown as faulty when they are not. Furthermore a failure of a dipped beam may not trigger a replacement response (activation of side lights). A light failure without a display in the instrument cluster or without replacement response can pose a danger of an accident especially in the dark.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles to reprogramme the On-Board Supply Control Unit.

  11. Side airbag inflator may rupture

    Reported April 6, 2016Model years 2015DVSA recall R/2016/06576 vehicles affected

    If a side airbag deploys, a damaged inflator housing could rupture and release metal parts that may injure occupants. Airbag manufacturing dates will be checked, and potentially affected airbags replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SIDE AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR CANISTER MAY FAIL
    Defect
    For certain vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the dates of manufacture for the left and or right side airbags. Where a possibly affected airbag is found it will be replaced.

  12. Clutch may open unexpectedly and cut drive

    Reported December 14, 2009Model years 2008–2009DVSA recall R/2009/11024,598 vehicles affected

    The clutch temperature may be interpreted incorrectly, causing the clutch to open unexpectedly and drive to be lost. The gearbox control unit will be updated or reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    CLUTCH MAY OPERATE INADVERTENTLY WITH UNEXPECTED LOSS OF DRIVE
    Defect
    In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.

  13. Dual-mass flywheel may fail

    Reported October 5, 2005Model years 2003–2005DVSA recall R/2005/09126,264 vehicles affected

    A clutch pressure pipe restrictor design may cause the dual-mass flywheel to fail, potentially resulting in a vehicle fire. The flywheel manufacturer will be identified and, if necessary, the flywheel and clutch pressure pipe breather replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FLYWHEEL MAY FAIL
    Defect
    The possibility exists that the two mass flywheel may fail due to the design of the through-flow restrictor in the clutch pressure pipe. In the worst case the failure can result in a vehicle fire.
    Remedy
    Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish the manufacturer of the two-mass flywheel and if necessary replace the flywheel and breather of the clutch pressure pipe.

  14. Tandem fuel pump cover bolts may break

    Reported March 3, 2005Model years 2004DVSA recall R/2004/211397,608 vehicles affected

    A production fault may cause the cover bolts to break, leaving the pump housing loose and allowing diesel to leak. The pump will be checked, and affected cover bolts replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BOLTS OF THE TANDEM FUEL PUMP COVER MAY BREAK
    Defect
    It is advised that on some vehicles fitted with a 3 and 4 cylinder pump injector engine the bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break due to a bolt production fault. As a result the pump housing will not be tight and a diesel fuel leak may occur.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the pump checked for being of a certain manufacture. If found to be within the affected range the pump housing cover bolts will be replaced.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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