Volkswagen Recalls Touareg Hybrid Over Potential Fuel Leak

Volkswagen is recalling the Touareg Hybrid over a potential fuel leak in the fuel injection system, which increases the risk of a fire.

The problem: in affected vehicles, the fuel injection system may experience a leak, which increases the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.

Affected vehicles: 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid.

Number of vehicles affected: unspecified.

The fix: beginning March 10, 2015, Volkswagen will notify owners of the recall. Dealers will replace the fuel rails and corresponding seals free of charge to the customer.

Contacts: for more information about this Volkswagen Touareg recall, contact:

• Volkswagen customer service: 1-800-893-5298, recall number 24BK
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Vehicle Safety Hotline: 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or to www.safercar.gov

A similar recall also affects other vehicles from the Volkswagen Auto Group, including models from Audi and Porsche. Find out about these recalls using the links below:

• Audi fuel leak recall
• Porsche fuel leak recall