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.

• 10242406May 28, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238577May 24, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. When diagnosing a vehicle concern, and fault P130A ?Hide Cylinder? is found in the Engine Control Module (ECM), be aware that Engine Control Module (ECM) fault P130A ?Hide Cylinder? indicates a cylinder shut down and does not require diagnosis.
• 10238019May 22, 2013Brakes. Brake Disc, Pulsation, All Vehicles except Routan (U.S. Only)
• 10243066May 13, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242404May 13, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241286May 9, 2013Engine cooling. Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid
• 10240871May 9, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10152548May 9, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10144728May 9, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10052336May 9, 2013Engine. Volkswagen: some vehicles may experience a misfire and/or reduced engine performance.
• 10243065May 6, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242403May 6, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10237694May 3, 2013Seats, Electrical system. Customer concern of seat backrest in a different position when re-entering the vehicle may be caused by customer contacting backrest adjustment switch while exiting the vehicle. To prevent contact with switch, install updated switch trim panel with added cover over backrest adjustment switch as shown below. Be aware that the trim panel part number is based on vehicle trim level. Part numbers are as follows.
• 10243051Apr 29, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242389Apr 29, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241284Apr 29, 2013Engine cooling. Update Programming, MIL ON, Faults P0299, P0403, P20EE, P229F, P2100, P0045, P2008, P24AF, P026A, and/or P050E Stored in ECM Fault Memory
• 10239306Apr 29, 2013Engine cooling, Fuel system, Equipment. Temporary warranty process and parts return program
• 10152545Apr 29, 2013Engine cooling, Body and structure, Electrical system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission
• 10067148Apr 29, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052305Apr 29, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Volkswagen: fault codes stored in ecm memory due to software optimization to avoid mil illumination. Model 2013 touareg.
• 10239794Apr 26, 2013Electrical system, Other or unknown. After installing the -J345- trailer recognition control module (vehicles with PR code 1D8 only), wiring harness and plug, the following steps need to be performed in order to enable the system.
• 10238949Apr 26, 2013Engine cooling. After a cold start, the engine coolant temperature gauge will slowly rise to approximately 190° F. When the F265 mapped thermostat opens, the gauge may drop by approximately 60° F before again rising to 190° F. No repairs should be attempted for this normal concern. F265 is pictured below.
• 10070795Apr 26, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10239396Apr 24, 2013Equipment. Customer may report that radio intermittently displays one station while audio is from a different station.
• 10238036Apr 24, 2013Steering. Power Steering Rack Vibrations in Steering Wheel The customer
• 10152546Apr 24, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10069841Apr 24, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10238018Apr 19, 2013Brakes. Brake Disc, Pulsation, All Vehicles except Routan (U.S. Only)
• 10239529Apr 17, 2013Body and structure. Noise from Door Panel while Driving
• 10212721Apr 13, 2013Equipment. Bluetooth Compatibility.
• 10252907Apr 12, 2013Equipment. Radio Navigation Unit Security Label
• 10239555Apr 11, 2013Equipment. RNS 315 Hardware Failure
• 10241782Apr 9, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. Engine Wiring Spacer Ring (NVLW)
• 10067137Apr 9, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052324Apr 9, 2013Engine. Volkswagen: see document search button for owner letter. Updated information, on some vehicles, regarding the clip of the pressure pipe where the engine harness rests and chafes. The spacer ring should be fitted on engine harness for protection. Models 2013 touareg.
• 10238960Apr 8, 2013Other or unknown, Fuel system, Engine cooling. To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not allow fault to clear.
• 10238959Apr 8, 2013Other or unknown, Fuel system, Engine cooling. To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not allow fault to clear.
• 10240648Apr 5, 2013Electrical system. Possible chafing of engine pre-wiring harness
• 10068918Apr 5, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10240855Apr 2, 2013Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10144704Apr 2, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10243047Apr 1, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242385Apr 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238017Apr 1, 2013Brakes. Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking, or surface rust built up during transportation.
• 10238016Apr 1, 2013Brakes. Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking, or surface rust built up during transportation.
• 10252900Mar 29, 2013Equipment. GPS Antenna Concerns
• 10252225Mar 29, 2013Equipment. Vehicles Equipped with Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone ? Pairing of Android Phones
• 10237721Mar 29, 2013Equipment. When pairing an Android phone to the Bluetooth system, a few extra steps may be necessary. Follow the instructions below to pair the phone:
• 10237720Mar 29, 2013Electrical system. The Bluetooth module has now been integrated into the navigation head unit on 2012-2013 vehicles with RNS 315 navigation part number 1K0 035 274 B or higher. The diagnosis for this system is similar to the 9W7 system. Technical Bulletin 91 11 09 (2026015) can be used for the diagnosis.
• 10069546Mar 29, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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