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#BS-2013-VOLTOU-79F32013 Volkswagen TouaregProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 42 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 42 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.9x the class average.
Top reported problems
paint is peeling
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
doors do not unlock
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
8 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 35K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (17 reports) • Median: 35K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Steering (8 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2013 Volkswagen Touareg: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 34,978 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 35K-mile mark.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
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.
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2013 Volkswagen Touareg NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedRollover
Not ratedFrom NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.
Air Bag Clockspring Failure
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE
The worst model year for the Volkswagen Touareg is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2013 Volkswagen Touareg vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)
This vehicle
42
Class avg
22
1.9x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 42 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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