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2013 Volkswagen Touareg Recall

Volkswagen Touareg Recall service at Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Tucson in Tucson, AZ

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Recall Summary

3 recalls found · All repairs FREE

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NHTSA campaign 18V329000 · 252 vehicles affected

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 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.

Consequence

If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Corrective Action

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. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 13, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

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Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions answered

What recalls has NHTSA issued for the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg?
  • NHTSA has issued three recall actions for the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg, affecting the Other, Brake, and Hybrid Propulsion System components.
  • The Other recall concerns regulatory compliance and may increase the risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
  • The Brake recall involves a potentially missing securing clip that could allow the brake pedal to dislodge.
  • The Hybrid Propulsion System recall concerns water drainage near the hybrid battery and a possible electrical-short fire risk.
How do I check if my 2013 Volkswagen Touareg has an open recall?
  • You can check the VIN at NHTSA.gov or receive a free VIN check at our Tucson service department.
  • Call Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Tucson at 520-600-0352 or schedule an appointment.
How much does a 2013 Volkswagen Touareg recall repair cost?
  • A 2013 Volkswagen Touareg recall repair costs nothing when completed by an authorized Volkswagen dealer as the manufacturer remedy is performed at no charge.
  • The exact repair depends on the open recall associated with the vehicle’s VIN.
Can an independent shop fix a 2013 Volkswagen Touareg recall?
  • No; only an authorized franchise dealer performs the manufacturer remedy at no charge.
  • Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Tucson can check the VIN and complete qualifying recall work using Volkswagen repair procedures.
Does an open recall affect the trade-in value of the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg?
  • Buyers and dealers check recall status, so an open recall can affect the trade-in discussion; visit our trade-in page to get started.
  • Resolving an open safety recall helps document that the manufacturer remedy has been addressed.

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