2013 Volkswagen Touareg Technical Service Bulletins

987 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10238570Jun 20, 2014Fuel system. When replacing or adapting fuel injectors, if there is no Guided Functions Test Plan, utilize the following :UDS vehicles: Go to Guided Functions / Adapting Injector Quantity Adjustment correct values (IMA-IVA).
• 10120149Jun 20, 2014Fuel system. Tech Tips (Adapting Injector Quantity adjustment correction values (IMA/IVA)): When replacing or adapting fuel injectors, if there is no Guided Functions Test Plan, utilize this documents procedure
• 10243005Jun 16, 2014Suspension, Steering, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242343Jun 16, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10120153Jun 13, 2014Steering, Suspension, Electronic stability control, Wheels. Tech Tips (Vibration or Steering Wheel Shimmy at Highway Speeds): The suspension characteristics of the Touareg make it more susceptible to variations in the rim and/or tire. For this reason a diagnostic balancer is necessary to balance, force match and/or select tire placement so that the vibration may be improved. This document informs of the value of this service, and the procedure for using the software
• 10243004Jun 9, 2014Tires, Electrical system, Equipment, Interior lighting, Steering, Exterior…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242342Jun 9, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10252217Jun 6, 2014Equipment. Resetting Inspection Service and Interval Service
• 10238972Jun 6, 2014Tires, Wheels. The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle. There are many different tire dressing products available. When choosing a product please pay close attention to its contents. Always use a water based product.
• 10237713Jun 6, 2014Electrical system. Under the ?Control Module? tab right click on address word ?17 Dash Board?. Open ?Control module OBD?. Click ?
• 10120156Jun 6, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Tech Tips: This document informs on how to Reset the Inspection Service, and Interval Service.
• 10120155Jun 6, 2014Wheels, Tires. Tech Tips (All vehicles-Tire dressing for vehicle detailing): The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle. This document informs that The use of non-water based products will increase the risk of causing damage to painted surfaces. The document also gives graphical examples of the dame that can occur if non-water based products are used.
• 10120154Jun 6, 2014Steering. Tech Tips (Steering Wheel Off Center): This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center.
• 10069541Jun 6, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10253215Jun 4, 2014Exterior lighting, Other or unknown. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10239592Jun 4, 2014Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10238615Jun 4, 2014Steering. This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center.
• 10120169Jun 4, 2014Exterior lighting, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): This document informs of the Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. The document also informs how to service the issue.
• 10243003Jun 2, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10253207May 30, 2014Other or unknown, Electrical system. Washer Level Sensor
• 10239584May 30, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Washer Level Sensor
• 10124402May 30, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Washer Level Sensor): The issue is caused by the outside influence of non-approved formulated washer fluids. Non-approved washer fluids leave a clear film coating on the sensor probes, insulating the probes so they cannot read the fluid level. This This document informs Validate the washer reservoir is full with the proper washer solvent. Refer to Elsa for proper fluid type and fluid quantities…
• 10239391May 28, 2014Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. For an upcoming campaign that will include all MY09-14 TDI (CBEA/CJAA) vehicles, we need to test the SVM3339 code in 200 vehicles of various model-years and engine/transmission combinations.
• 10124417May 23, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Engine Control Module Fault P130A ?Hide Cylinder?): This document informs that DTC P130A ?Hide Cylinder? indicates that excessive misfiring has occurred. As a result, the ECM has turned off a fuel injector to prevent catalyst damage. To address this fault, diagnose and repair all misfire concerns that are present. Repairing the other faults will resolve the P130A.
• 10124414May 23, 2014Equipment. Tech Tips: 3.0L TDI Ad Blue Reset Procedure: To reset the Ad Blue level light after the tank has been filled; this document informs of the procedure necessary to perform the service
• 10069131May 23, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10239402May 16, 2014Electrical system. When adapting keys on a 2011-2014 Touareg, it is necessary to complete the ?Adapt Immobilizer? test plan under 05 access start module. Right click on address word 05, and open Guided Functions. Select the ?Adapt immobilizer? test plan. When prompted, select ?Repair Immobilizer? instead of ?Rewrite all Immobilizer data?. Finally, make selection to adapt keys. Note that ?Rewrite all Immobilizer data? should only be…
• 10124416May 16, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Touareg Key Adaptation): When adapting keys on a 2011-2014 Touareg, it is necessary to complete the ?Adapt Immobilizer? test plan under 05 access start module. This document informs on the procedure to the ?Adapt Immobilizer? test plan
• 10069509May 16, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10252941May 2, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Washer Level Sensor
• 10252922May 2, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Washer Level Sensor
• 10237765May 2, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The indicator lamp in the I.P. for washer fluid remains illuminated and the washer reservoir is full. Validate the washer reservoir is full with the proper washer solvent (G-052-164). Refer to Elsa for proper fluid type and fluid quantities under repair manual, maintenance, fluid capacity table. If the fluid is not blue in color, drain the fluid, remove the sensor and clean with cleaner (D-009-401-04) or equivalent.
• 10237746May 2, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The indicator lamp in the I.P. for washer fluid remains illuminated and the washer reservoir is full. Validate the washer reservoir is full with the proper washer solvent (G-052-164). Refer to Elsa for proper fluid type and fluid quantities under repair manual, maintenance, fluid capacity table. If the fluid is not blue in color, drain the fluid, remove the sensor and clean with cleaner (D-009-401-04) or equivalent.
• 10124408May 2, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Tech Tips (Washer Level Sensor issues): This document discusses approved windshield washer fluids and the damages non - approved fluids can cause. The document also informs on the procedure to Validate the washer reservoir is full with the proper washer solvent
• 10124407May 2, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Washer Level Sensor issues: The indicator lamp in the I.P. for washer fluid remains illuminated and the washer reservoir is full. This documet explains thelocation of the procedure to Validate that the washer reservoir is full with the proper washer solvent
• 10241261May 1, 2014Body and structure. Removing Paint Contaminants from Exterior Paint
• 10124367Apr 29, 2014Electrical system. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
• 10124376Apr 25, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Resetting Inspection Service and Interval Service): This document references a difference between The procedure for resetting the "Reset Inspection Service" which is different from "Reset Interval Service". It provides a graphic on where to select, and diagnose these issues
• 10069540Apr 25, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10252216Apr 24, 2014Equipment. Resetting Inspection Service and Interval Service
• 10237712Apr 23, 2014Equipment. The procedure for resetting the "Reset Inspection Service" is different from "Reset Interval Service". Both of these procedures are available in Guided Functions in Address Word 17. Right click on address word 17 > Control OBD > adaption > ?Fix: Distance covered since last mileage-dependent inspection? resent value to 0.
• 10252221Apr 18, 2014Equipment. All Navigation Radios-All Models
• 10239534Apr 18, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
• 10238590Apr 18, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. 3.0L TDI Ad Blue® Reset Procedure
• 10238589Apr 18, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. TDI Ad Blue® Reset Procedure
• 10124375Apr 18, 2014Equipment. Tech Tips (All Navigation Radios-All Models): When the Navigation RNS 850/510/315 is in 3D mode, the top portion of the screen may not display streets. This line represents the horizon and is a normal operation of system. This document provides Examples of day and night modes:
• 10124358Apr 18, 2014Fuel system. Tech Tips (Touareg - 3.0L TDI Ad Blue Reset Procedure): this document informs how To reset the Ad Blue level light after the tank has been filled, and if that is not successful
• 10124340Apr 18, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Condensation, which is a normal condition in all A/C systems, can cause a musty odor. If the odor is noticeable in the vehicle when the engine is not turned on, the cause may be mold and mildew in the passenger compartment, and not be related to the A/C system. All other possible sources of the odor must be investigated before this document can be performed. This document…
• 10069130Apr 18, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241266Apr 10, 2014Equipment. Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials

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