12:25 13-11-2025

Volkswagen recalls 12,352 Touareg SUVs over battery overheating risk

Volkswagen issues a global recall of 12,352 Touareg SUVs for potential high-voltage battery overheating during charging. KBA 93FK; fix via diagnostic update.

Volkswagen has announced a global recall of 12,352 Touareg SUVs due to the potential overheating of high-voltage battery cells during charging. Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) says the defect could lead to a fire, while noting that there have been no reports of fires or injuries so far. The scope and timing read as a preventive step rather than a response to incidents.

The issue affects vehicles produced from September 2018 through August 2024. In Germany, 4,853 cars are included, with more than 7,000 additional vehicles in other markets. The remedy is a battery software update to be installed at authorized service centers.

Once updated, the diagnostic system will track the condition of the cells more precisely. If a fault is detected, the instrument cluster will alert the driver to a malfunction in the onboard electrical system and advise a visit to a service center, while charging will be automatically limited until the cause is resolved. Focusing the fix on diagnostics and charging safeguards underscores a risk‑mitigation approach.

Audi, Volkswagen’s subsidiary, is also running a similar campaign for its hybrid models. The Touareg recall is filed under manufacturer code 93FK and is overseen by the KBA. Company representatives emphasize that the measures are preventive and say no incidents have been recorded to date.