| Issue ID | 1520400 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11157019 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TOUAREG |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 30/11/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Under acceleration the engine began to stutter and a large cloud of white smoke or steam came out of the exhaust, suggesting possible water ingestion. Upon removing the air filter it was found that the filter had water damage and mold, and the filter and airbox had lots of small debris clogging the drain tube. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BLOOMINGTON, IN |
| VIN pattern | WVGEP9BP7FDXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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