| Issue ID | 1547345 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11187335 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TOUAREG |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 02/02/19 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving my car the day after a rainy day in florida and water was ingested into my car's air filter and then into the engine. This caused major and expensive engine damages. I had not driven through any deep puddles. Vw fixed the vehicle (for $4321. 99). I later researched this issue and found many similar complaints online and learned that there is a vw recall for this same problem in china, but not the u. S. It has to do with a faulty drainage system design, which vw has officially acknowledged. The issue is a global one, however, not just a problem in china. I purchased my car only 3 months ago, certified and with a 2 year bumper to bumper warranty, which didn't cover any of the damages, because they were from an "external" source. Vw should be held accountable for fixing this problem everywhere. They are benefiting financially from people like me who are still buying their cars and then having to pay huge repair bills for a design problem that they have known about for a long time. When the problem occurred, the engine check lights came on, the car slowed to a crawl (i was on a highway) and the car jerked violently. Luckily, i was able to limp the vehicle into the nearest vw repair shop. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 41230 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL |
| VIN pattern | WVGEP9BP1FDXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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 | 60 |
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