2013 Volkswagen Touareg recalls and problems

The 2013 Volkswagen Touareg has 2 safety recalls and 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Volkswagen dealer.

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2013 Volkswagen Touareg vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 Volkswagen Touareg recalls

Recall 18V-329: Unknown or Other

Reported May 16, 2018 · 252 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 16V-170: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Mar 24, 2016 · 46,574 vehicles affected · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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.

Fix: 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.

2013 Volkswagen Touareg problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Steering	8
Fuel/Propulsion System	6
Unknown or Other	5
Engine	4
Suspension	3
Wheels	3
Electrical System	3
Air Bags	3
Fuel System, Diesel	2
Seat Belts	2
Trailer Hitches	1
Power Train	1

Most reported parts

Electrical System › Horn — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 38,350 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2013 Volkswagen Touareg complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · reported Dec 29, 2023

So thereâs a campaign to add a bracket to one of the catalytic converters. Thatâs 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. Itâs a 2000 dollar part from the dealer. Luckily I found a mechanic who is welding the flange and fixing what I got. Just another example of a car company knowing thereâs an issue but not really attempting to fix it, only in a policy no one reads.

Unknown or Other · reported Apr 21, 2022

The sunroof glass of the car spontaneously exploded while driving on the interstate. No rock or object ever hit the glass, and it exploded, sending glass and debris all over myself and my passenger while driving 70mph. The noise was deafening and caused me to swerve as I was so shocked. I easily could have gone in the ditch or hit another car. To make matters worse I was 50 miles from home on a Friday evening so there was no way to get help. I have seen this issue on other Touaregâs but Volkswagen has denied accountability and refuses to cover it. The issue was repaired at a VW dealer and…

Seat Belts · at 60,000 miles · reported Oct 26, 2019

The driver's seatbelt appears to be buckled, but releases under load. When inserting the end into the buckle it clicks and looks and feels buckled, but when loaded releases without warning. This occurred with different drivers and released unexpectedly multiple times while the car was being driven. Replacing the buckle end resolved the defect.

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 163,000 miles · reported Aug 26, 2019

On june 3, 2019 I was traveling southbound on the I-5 near tulare, california, at approximately 75mph when an indicator light came on that I had never seen before. Less than a minute later, I began to lose power and was unable to accelerate. I quickly moved to the right lane and prepared to exit the freeway less than a mile ahead. A few seconds later, the engine completely shut off. I was forced to coast off the freeway, no power, no power steering and quickly losing my brakes. I was lucky that there was an open parking lot immediately off the freeway that I was able to coast into. After…

Steering · at 2 miles · reported Jun 5, 2019

Steering fluid leaked out , internal fault with rack seal, replaced rack and pinion assembly in may 2019 this is second replacement of rack and pinion on this vehicle prior replacement in november 2015 I feel its very unusual to change rack and pinion assembly on same vehicle twice in 4 years time I have been told it happens often in vw touareg but has not been reported to NHTSA

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg: 18V-329 (unknown or other), 16V-170 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg?

Owners report steering problems most often (8 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 38,350 miles.

Are Volkswagen recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Volkswagen dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.