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Volkswagen Touran safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Volkswagen Touran since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Volkswagen Touran. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
14 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 14 launched 2005 to 2023
  • Most recent 6 July 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/198
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 11 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2017 3 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Volkswagen Touran?

Not every Volkswagen Touran is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Volkswagen Touran recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2005 to 2026

2017 had the most, with 3. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Volkswagen Touran safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’05 2
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 1
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 1
’17 3
’18 3
’19 3
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 1
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Volkswagen Touran recall, newest first

2023 1 recall

Faulty wheel bearing housings can fail and break prematurely

Launched 6 July 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/198 Manufacturer ref. 42M9

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.
Vehicles affected
3 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Apr 2023
Also covers

2019 3 recalls

The wall thickness of the fuel tank may not be to specification

Launched 18 December 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/451 Manufacturer ref. 20BV

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
Vehicles affected
53 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 Oct 2019 to 11 Oct 2019
Also covers

Wheels ordered and bought at the dealers may not be compatible

Launched 12 December 2019 DVSA recall R/2020/005 Manufacturer ref. 44P6

Defect
Wheels ordered and bought at the dealers may not be compatible.
Remedy
Incompatible wheels in the customer's possession must be replaced
Vehicles affected
184 across everything the recall covers
Built
13 Sept 2019 to 22 Oct 2019
Also covers

Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds

Launched 9 August 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/264 Manufacturer ref. 24ER

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.
Vehicles affected
373 across everything the recall covers
Built
9 Oct 2018 to 28 May 2019

2018 3 recalls

A short circuit in the LED module of the panorama sun roof can occur

Launched 28 November 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/331 Manufacturer ref. 60C9

Defect
Possible short circuit in LED lighting module of the panoramic roof.
Remedy
Modify wiring with integrated fuse adapter cables.
Vehicles affected
37,179 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Apr 2015 to 31 Jul 2018
Also covers

Head restraint may be insecure

Launched 11 May 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/133 Manufacturer ref. 72H5

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.
Vehicles affected
2,881 across everything the recall covers
Built
14 Feb 2018 to 31 Mar 2018

Starter motor may malfunction and overheat

Launched 7 March 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/062 Manufacturer ref. 27F9

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.
Vehicles affected
16,625 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 2011 to 30 Nov 2011

2017 3 recalls

ABS/ESC system may fail

Launched 20 June 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/189 Manufacturer ref. 45F2

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.
Vehicles affected
64,192 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jun 2008 to 31 May 2010

Airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident

Launched 22 March 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/079 Manufacturer ref. 69P4

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.
Vehicles affected
3,879 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 May 2016 to 31 Oct 2016

Lights may fail without warning

Launched 23 January 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/040 Manufacturer ref. 97CH

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.
Vehicles affected
12,440 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jun 2015 to 31 Oct 2016

2016 1 recall

Side airbag gas generator canister may fail

Launched 6 April 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/065 Manufacturer ref. 69L9

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.
Vehicles affected
38 across everything the recall covers
Built
23 Jan 2015 to 28 Jan 2015
Also covers

2009 1 recall

Clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive

Launched 14 December 2009 DVSA recall R/2009/110 Manufacturer ref. 37E8

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.
Vehicles affected
3,514 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Sept 2008 to 31 Aug 2009

2005 2 recalls

Flywheel may fail

Launched 5 October 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/091 Manufacturer ref. 30C4

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.
Vehicles affected
26,264 Touran vehicles
Built
1 Oct 2003 to 31 May 2005

Bolts of the tandem fuel pump cover may break

Launched 3 March 2005 DVSA recall R/2004/211 Manufacturer ref. 20K9

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.
Vehicles affected
49,701 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 2004 to 31 Aug 2004

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 14 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Volkswagen Touran. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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