VOLKSWAGEN — recall

Automotive · Australia · 2026-01-08

Volkswagen auto high voltage battery cell modules may be defective and overheat

Country	Australia
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-01-08
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd
Models affected	Touareg
Model year	2020 - 2024
Units affected	214
Defect	Due to a manufacturing issue, the cell modules installed in the high voltage battery may be defective and overheat during charging. If this occurs, it could lead to a vehicle fire._x000D_ Note: Until the software is installed, we ask that you request can consumers refrain from charging the high-voltage battery using an external charging source and refrain from driving in electric only mode._x000D_ We further request ask that the setting “battery hold” in hybrid mode be selected at a charge level of a maximum of 50%. These measures are required for the safety of your vehicle. You can of course…
Remedy	Owners of affected vehicles can contact their preferred Volkswagen dealership to schedule an appointment as soon as possible to have the software update carried out, free of charge.
Recall number	REC-006525
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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