MYRModel Year Report

2013 Volkswagen Touareg

▲ Better than typical
2013 Volkswagen Touareg
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:27:20.048Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
30
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2013

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 231 complaints 2004 2005: 75 complaints 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 9 complaints 2008: 56 complaints 2008 2009: 19 complaints 2010: 25 complaints 2010 2011: 16 complaints 2012: 28 complaints 2013: 30 complaints 2013 30 2014: 27 complaints 2015: 24 complaints 2016: 45 complaints 2016 2017: 24 complaints
2004: 231 complaints 2004 2005: 75 complaints 2005 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 9 complaints 2007 2008: 56 complaints 2008 2009: 19 complaints 2009 2010: 25 complaints 2010 2011: 16 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2012 2013: 30 complaints 2013 30 2014: 27 complaints 2014 2015: 24 complaints 2015 2016: 45 complaints 2016 2017: 24 complaints 2017
2004: 231 complaints 2004 2005: 75 complaints 2005 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 9 complaints 2007 2008: 56 complaints 2008 2009: 19 complaints 2009 2010: 25 complaints 2010 2011: 16 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2012 2013: 30 complaints 2013 30 2014: 27 complaints 2014 2015: 24 complaints 2015 2016: 45 complaints 2016 2017: 24 complaints 2017

2013: 30 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2004231
200575
200637
20079
200856
200919
201025
201116
201228
201330
201427
201524
201645
201724

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

27% · 8 reports
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle exhibits a steering wheel shake that consistently occurs above 60MPH on all road surfaces. At onset, can feel oscillation in hands and arms.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-23

We took possession of the veh. On 3/14/12 with 495 miles on it. In the following week we noticed that the steering wheel and column was intermittently shuddering/ vibrating and making a noise. Veh. Was initially taken in @ dealership on 3/27/12.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-29

Fuel/propulsion system

20% · 6 reports
CRASH
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2013 tdi -high pressure fuel pump failure. Have never put gasoline in the tank. Vw has rejected cost of repairs.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-27

2013 volkswagon toureg recall

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-30

Also filed under Air bags and electrical system

Engine

13% · 4 reports
Show complaint excerpts

The weld broke at the rear pre cat connection

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-18

So there’s a campaign to add a bracket to one of the catalytic converters. That’s great except I never knew about it and the thing they added the bracket to prevent happened to me.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-29

Wheels

10% · 3 reports

Suspension

10% · 3 reports

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2016-04-27Service brakes, hydraulic16V170000 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.

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2018-04-18Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Clockspring Failure
  3. R
    2018-11-29Unknown or other18V329000 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.

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2013 Volkswagen Touareg — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V170000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 18V329000 · Unknown or other
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.