Does the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg, the most recent reported on May 16, 2018 (Unknown or other). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg?

Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (8 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (6).

How many 2013 Volkswagen Touareg complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 30 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2013 Volkswagen Touareg recalls and problems

2 recalls and 30 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2013 Volkswagen Touareg recalls

Unknown or other

NHTSA campaign 18V329000 · reported May 16, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 252 vehicles potentially affected

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

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

NHTSA campaign 16V170000 · reported March 24, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 46,574 vehicles potentially affected

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

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Steering8
Fuel/propulsion system6
Unknown or other5
Engine4
Air bags3
Electrical system3
Suspension3
Wheels3
Fuel system, diesel2
Seat belts2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 18, 2024 · Engine
The weld broke at the rear pre cat connection

Dec 29, 2023 · Engine
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…

Apr 21, 2022 · Unknown or other
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…

Mar 24, 2021 · Unknown or other
MY SUNROOF IS NOT DRAINING PROPERLY, WATER IS ACCUMULATING IN MY SPARE TIRE WELL IN MY TRUNK WHENEVER IT RAINS.

Oct 26, 2019 · Seat belts · 60,000 miles
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…

Touareg model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2010	1	25	1	1
2011	2	16	1	0
2012	2	28	1	0
2013	2	30	1	0
2014	2	27	1	2
2015	2	24	0	0
2016	2	45	0	0

Across all years, the 2004 Touareg has the most complaints (231). All Volkswagen Touareg years →

Questions

Does the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg, the most recent reported on May 16, 2018 (Unknown or other). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg?: Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (8 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (6).
How many 2013 Volkswagen Touareg complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 30 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 18, 2024.