Recalls ·2013 Volkswagen Touareg

2013 Volkswagen Touareg recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg; the most frequently affected component is unknown or other. Owners filed 30 complaints, most often about steering. Among the 14 model years of this model in the database, 2013 ranks #8 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints30
Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Unknown or otherCampaign 18V329000 · 16 May 2018

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

Risk: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Service brakes, hydraulic — Pedals and linkagesCampaign 16V170000 · 24 Mar 2016

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Touareg vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a securing clip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.

Risk: If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly to verify the presence of the securing clip and install any missing securing clips, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46G4.

What owners complain about

Share of the 30 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Steering8 · 27%
Fuel/propulsion system6 · 20%
Unknown or other5 · 17%
Engine4 · 13%
Suspension3 · 10%
Wheels3 · 10%
Air bags3 · 10%
Electrical system3 · 10%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

So there’s a campaign to add a bracket to one of the catalytic converters. That’s great except I never knew about it and the thing they added the bracket to prevent happened to me. The exhaust pipe from the catalytic separated from the flange connecting to the manifold. It’s a 2000 dollar part from the dealer. Luckily…

Engine · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

2013 touareg tdi glow plug warning light came on then the engine warning light. The vehicle lost throttle response -- did not stop running but also felt like running on only a few cylinders -- could not drive over 40 mph on freeway. Also lost ability to downshift auto transmission. Drove the vehicle to my regular vw…

Fuel system · Dec 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

I have just over 50,000 miles on my touareg tdi and the check engine light came on. Dealership tells me the adblue heater needs to be replaced and it is not covered under the 80k emissions warranty and will cost me $1,200 to repair. How can this not be covered when adblue's sole purpose is to remove no2 for emissions?…

Engine · Oct 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

2013 tdi -high pressure fuel pump failure. Have never put gasoline in the tank. Vw has rejected cost of repairs.

Fuel/propulsion system · Oct 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.