| Issue ID | 1441554 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11064277 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TOUAREG |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 22/01/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Sunroof exploded while parked in driveway. The explosion was upwards. The car has a panoramic roof and the front sliding section is the one that exploded. No rock chip or other impact to roof. This is a 2016 but purchased "new" on 1/8/18 following vw diesel 3. 0 fix and court authorization to sell. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAKE OSWEGO, OR |
| VIN pattern | WVGEP9BPXGDXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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