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US recalls (2)
Unknown or other
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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 is 46G4.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Other
2018-05-17 · campaign 2018-266 · 12 vehicles
On certain early production vehicles, modifications may have been made prior to sale that could make the vehicles non-compliant with regulatory requirements. Correction: Volkswagen will repurchase the affected vehicles and remove them from the market.
Brakes
2016-03-22 · campaign 2016-128
On certain vehicles, a securing clip at the brake pedal hinge may have become dislodged during vehicle assembly. This could allow the pivot pin to move out of position, which would allow the pedal to wobble, and could fracture the brake pedal pivot through continued use. A fractured hinge would allow the pedal to separate from its pivot, which could lead to impaired brake function and increase stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and add a securing clip as necessary.
Owner complaints (30)
Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (1 crashes reported). Among 14 model years of this model, it ranks #6 for the most complaints (median 28).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Steering | 8 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | |
| Unknown or other | 5 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Wheels | 3 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Air bags | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2013 Volkswagen Touareg SUV AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2013 Volkswagen Touareg version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Touareg 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 20 | 29 | 23 | $4,150 |
| Touareg 3.6 L Automatic (S8) | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Touareg Hybrid 3.0 L Automatic (S8) | 20 | 24 | 21 | $3,900 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.