Volkswagen Touareg Recall R/2020/132: A Welded Connection Of The Gearbox Oil Pipe Can Cause A Leak Of Gear Oil, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 13 May 2020
- Launched
- 255
- vehicles in the UK
- 38C6
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Touareg vehicles built between 1 September 2019 and 30 November 2019. A welded connection of the gearbox oil pipe can cause a leak of gear oil. The dealer will check whether the gearbox oil pipe is within the affected production period. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A welded connection of the gearbox oil pipe can cause a leak of gear oil.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A WELDED CONNECTION OF THE GEARBOX OIL PIPE CAN CAUSE A LEAK OF GEAR OIL Defect: A welded connection of the gearbox oil pipe can cause a leak of gear oil. Remedy: Check whether the gearbox oil pipe is within the affected production period. If this is the case the pipe is replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a leak of gear oil.
The Fix
The dealer will check whether the gearbox oil pipe is within the affected production period.
Are You Affected?
Touareg built between 1 September 2019 and 30 November 2019 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 255 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volkswagen, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volkswagen.
- Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the campaign code 38C6 or the DVSA reference R/2020/132. See how to get a Volkswagen recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| TouaregHybrid battery management reprogramming | Urgent | R/2026/001 | |
| TouaregOn certain vehicles the side airbag fitted in the seat (front left) may not have been correctly secured onto the seat frame | Urgent | R/2023/356 | |
| TouaregIf the rear lid is opened and manually pushed up too far the electric spindle drive can suddenly separate and expand | Book soon | R/2021/391 | |
| TouaregNuts fitted in the bolted connection of the right and left transverse link may not be to specifcation | Book soon | R/2021/237 | |
| TouaregBolted connection between steering shaft and steering rack may loosen | Urgent | R/2020/079 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2020/133 on 11 May 2020, for the roof spoiler can partially or completely detach from the vehicle. The one launched after it was R/2020/174 on 3 Jun 2020, for possibility of humidity ingress in the bowden cables of the doors. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/132, launched 13 May 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.