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Luxury SUV recalled over deadly fear

Owners of 214 Volkswagen Touareg hybrids must avoid external charging and EV-only driving until a free software update fixes a high-voltage battery defect that may cause fires.

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A popular hybrid SUV has been recalled after a potentially deadly manufacturing defect was discovered.

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Popular SUV recalled over deadly fear

A popular hybrid SUV has been recalled after a potentially deadly manufacturing defect was discovered.

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Luxury SUV recalled over deadly fear

A popular hybrid SUV has been recalled after a potentially deadly manufacturing defect was discovered.

·City of Perth, Australia
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PerthNow broke the news in City of Perth, Australia on Friday, January 9, 2026.
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