The world-famous car brand has recalled 12,352 vehicles.

16.11.2025 16:56

The world-renowned automotive brand Volkswagen has recalled 12,352 vehicles due to a fire risk. The recall program covers Touareg models produced between September 2018 and August 2024. Meanwhile, Volkswagen has instructed authorized service centers to update the battery management software.

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Volkswagen has decided to recall 12,352 units of the Touareg model globally after detecting the possibility of overheating in high-voltage battery cells during charging. The company considered this step as a "preventive measure" to avoid potential malfunctions.

"THERE IS A FIRE RISK BUT NO INCIDENTS"

The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) reported that the technical defect carries a risk of fire. However, the authority emphasized that there have been no recorded incidents of fire or injury so far.

4,853 VEHICLES FROM GERMANY

The recall program covers Touareg models produced between September 2018 and August 2024. In this context, 4,853 vehicles in Germany and more than 7,000 Touaregs in other countries have been called for service intervention.

INSTRUCTION FOR SOFTWARE UPDATE TO SERVICE CENTERS

Volkswagen has instructed authorized service centers to update the battery management software to monitor potentially problematic battery cells more accurately. With this update, the vehicle diagnostic systems will be able to track battery health in more detail.