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2013 Volkswagen Touareg Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg, most often about the steering (27% of complaints, typically around 3,500 miles). It is 6th of 14 Touareg model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2013 Volkswagen Touareg problems
Steering
8 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 3,500 miles.
We took possession of the veh. On 3/14/12 with 495 miles on it. In the following week we noticed that the steering wheel and column was intermittently shuddering/ vibrating and making a noise. Veh. Was initially taken in @ dealership on 3/27/12. Also had issue with ad blue indicator coming on. Veh was taken back again…
Upon reaching speeds between 65 and approximately 75 miles per hour the steering wheel would noticeably shake back and forth very obviously, so much so that it worried me there was a major issue with the vehicle.
Fuel system
8 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles.
I was turning across traffic (left). I started to cross traffic and the vehicle stalled, almost seem to die, then recouped and went across. This has happened 2 times in 1000 miles. I almost got hit by on-coming traffic the first time. It is a very serious situation and one that could cause injury, or worse, death. I…
My daughter was driving and I was with her. She has her permit. My toureg stalled three times. Once at a stop light and short after with her driving. It was very scary and dangerous. In addition, on wednesday, june 11th. I experienced the same problem. My car is at the dealership close to me. They said they adjusted…
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 17%The AC evaporation valve is blocked and there is between 2-5 cups of dirty contaminated water coming into my driver side and passenger foot well. It has now become a problem more than water damage and a concern because my shoes get wet and make the pedals slick and unsafe at times while driving. I just don't want…
Sunroof exploded outward and entire front glass sunroof was shattered. Driving on highway at approximately 70mph. All car door windows were open. Tempurature outside was approximately 85 degrees.
Engine
4 complaints · 13%While traveling at night on a 4 lane highway at 70 MPH in heavy traffic the vehicle went into limp mode without warning or any symptoms of a power problem. We had to move across four lanes of car and truck traffic while rapidly decelerating. Luck and skill prevailed to avoid a serious and potentially fatal accident.…
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?…
Suspension
3 complaints · 10%The car keeps having a clicking noise on the back, suspension parts were replaced but it does keep having the same noise, back to the dealership it is.
When the vehicle is driven at speeds between 60 MPH - 75 MPH the steering wheel shakes back and forth. The steering wheel shake is noticeable to the point that if you take your hands off the steering wheel you literally can see the steering wheel vibrate back and forth. The air pressure in the tires has been checked…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 10%When the vehicle is driven at speeds between 60 MPH - 75 MPH the steering wheel shakes back and forth. The steering wheel shake is noticeable to the point that if you take your hands off the steering wheel you literally can see the steering wheel vibrate back and forth. The air pressure in the tires has been checked…
The steering wheel has a shake, shimmy, or vibration between 70-80mph. 72mph being the most obvious. It also tends to pull mostly to the right. It currently is in for its 2nd attempt at repair. The first was a remount and rebalance of all 4 wheels as well as "cleaning" the hubs. This was to comply with their own…
Electrical
3 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: horn.
Drivers side seat warmer burned through the seat cover & burned through my coat. I was driving on a major highway & felt the seat become hot. I turned it off & was unaware my seat & coat had burned until I reached my destination. Car & coat were taken to dealership to order new parts to correct the problem.
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. The contact stated that the horn failed to work. The contact restarted the vehicle and the steering wheel malfunctioned. Baxter Volkswagen la vista (7108 s 124th cir, la vista, ne 68128, ([phone]) stated that the air bag control module and assembly were corroded, which…
Air bags
3 complaints · 10%Airbag light appeared. Horn nor steering wheel buttons work. Advised it was a steering wheel clock spring fault. There was a recall but this particular VIN was not included.
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. The contact stated that the horn failed to work. The contact restarted the vehicle and the steering wheel malfunctioned. Baxter Volkswagen la vista (7108 s 124th cir, la vista, ne 68128, ([phone]) stated that the air bag control module and assembly were corroded, which…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2013 Volkswagen Touareg recalls
Other: unknown or other
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: pedals and linkages
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Air bag clockspring failure
Summary
In august 2015, volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) launched safety recall 15v-483 to address the loss of the protection provided by the front driver air bag in several models due to the failure of the clockspring.debris entry into the steering wheel hub can result in contamination and ultimately failure of the clockspring in 2010-2014 model year (my) cc, passat, eos, golf, gti, tiguan, jetta and jetta sportwagen models.contamination of the clockspring can cause the ribbon cable to tear resulting in loss of the electrical connection to the front driver air bag and any steering wheel mounted controls.the loss of the electrical connection to the front driver air bag will result in i
Questions about the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (8 complaints, typically around 3,500 miles); fuel system (8 complaints, typically around 35,000 miles); other or unspecified (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 16, 2018 (other). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2013 a bad year for the Volkswagen Touareg?
- It is 6th of 14 Touareg model years by number of complaints, with 30 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.