Owners of 2020 to 2024 Volkswagen Touareg models are advised to have their cars inspected as soon as possible.
An urgent recall has been issued for a luxury Volkswagen SUV due to fears it could pose a major fire risk.
There are warnings that the high-voltage battery in hundreds of Volkswagen Touareg vehicles could overheat while charging, potentially sparking a vehicle fire.
Owners of models dated between 2020-2024 are advised to have their cars inspected as soon as possible.
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Vehicles that are affected by the issue can take their vehicle to a Volkswagen dealership to have the software update carried out, free of charge.
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