Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V195000 Reported March 29, 2011

Vehicle certification labels/fmvss 110

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Equipment · 256 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
11V195000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
256
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 29, 2011

Defect Summary

Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2011 touareg hybrid vehicles, manufactured from july 2, 2010, through february 3, 2011. the certification labels on these vehicles contain incorrect tire pressure information and therefore fail to comply with the requirements of motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."

Safety Consequence

Incorrect tire pressure information could lead to an owner improperly inflating the vehicle tires. Driving on improperly inflated tires can lead to premature tire wear and possibly a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install an overlay containing the correct tire pressure information onto the existing vehicle certification label free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 19, 2011. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 11V195000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 11V195000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V195000?

NHTSA recall 11V195000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on March 29, 2011. It addresses: Vehicle certification labels/fmvss 110. The recall affects approximately 256 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V195000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.