| Issue ID | 1495407 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11124584 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TOUAREG |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 05/09/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Constant issues with water entering the airbox from faulty design. This can enable parts of the filter to enter the engine and cause catastrophic damage (hydro lock). This vehicle has only sat outside in the rain or has been driven in the rain; all normal conditions for the operation of this vehicle (current mileage is 9000). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KANSAS CITY, MO |
| VIN pattern | WVGEP9BP6GDXXXXXX |
| 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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