2013 Volkswagen Touareg Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 27%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,517miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg, 27% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,517 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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”
NHTSA complaint #11218128, filed 2019-06, 2 miles“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 internal TSB. I was told that it was fixed and it is not. I'm waiting to pick it up.”
NHTSA complaint #10717211, filed 2015-05, 18,400 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10542458, filed 2013-09, 4,868 miles“Continuous (orig. Report date 10/3/13) with two unsuccessful service attempts to date (10/12/13) of a reported steering wheel shimmy/shake [at highway speed between 60-65 MPH]. This issue remains unchanged from the original report; as issue continues unaffected by road surfaces to incl. Other variables such as: pre-dawn, daytime and evening road conditions; weather and temperatures. Vehicle still demonstrates a difficulty in tracking straight across multiple lanes (removing any of road 'crown' influence). …”
NHTSA complaint #10547709, filed 2013-10, 931 miles“Vehicle exhibits a steering wheel shake that consistently occurs above 60mph on all road surfaces. At onset, can feel oscillation in hands and arms. With hands lightly on wheel or removed, can visually confirm steering wheel oscillation (cyclical rotation from l to r and back) with about 3/8 total travel at steering wheel perimeter. Cabin also exhibits slight vibration which can be felt in seat. Car does not track well in lane and consistently pulls to the right. Vw is aware of problem and addresses it in TSB 44-13-01 from june 2013. …”
NHTSA complaint #10536956, filed 2013-08, 210 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10181413Oct 2, 2020Mandatory fastener.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 8 | 30% |
| 2013 | 8 | 27% |
| 2012 | 5 | 18% |
| 2011 | 3 | 19% |
| 2009 | 3 | 16% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 12 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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