2013 Volkswagen Touareg Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 18V329000May 16, 2018252 vehicles potentially affected
  Unknown or other
  Covers: Volkswagen Touareg 2011–2015, Golf 2011–2016, CC 2012–2016 +5 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 16V170000Mar 24, 201646,574 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
  Covers: Volkswagen Touareg 2011–2016

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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…

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• 16V035000Jan 25, 2016825 vehicles potentially affected
  Hybrid propulsion system
  Covers: Volkswagen Touareg 2011–2015

  Reported issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Touareg Hybrid vehicles manufactured March 20, 2010, to April 11, 2015. The hybrid battery tray may not drain water sufficiently. If water collects in the hybrid battery tray, it may cause an electrical short in the high voltage battery.

  Possible consequence: An electrical short in the high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a fitted drain valve to allow water to drain properly, free of charge. The recall began late February 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this 53B8.

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