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Service bulletins for the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

987 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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VWC-17-11-2019012019-03-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; EQUIPMENT. This Document informs dealers on the Revised VWC-17-11 - REVISED - Pre-existing MIL-On Condition in Regards to the TDI AEM Recalls for Customer Vehicles (Revised 12/17/18). Gen 1, Gen 2 and Gen 3 2.0L TDI no longer apply.
VWC-17-11-2018122019-03-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. This Document informs dealers on the Revised VWC-17-11 - REVISED - Pre-existing MIL-On Condition in Regards to the TDI AEM Recalls for Customer Vehicles (Revised 12/17/18). Gen 1 and Gen 3 2.0L TDI no longer apply.
analysis list 042019-01-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission
TT 21 18 012018-12-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. Incorrect removal of Turbocharger oil feed line may cause engine damage
TT 10 12 012018-12-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Engine replacement tip
3-0L TDI Emissio2018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. Campaign Parts Bulletin_3.0L TDI Emissions Recalls 23R3, 23V1 & 23V6
VWC-18-082018-12-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document advises dealers regarding the mandatory fuel refill for vehicles receiving the 3.0L TDI emissions modification.
Emissions Servic2018-12-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. The reductive agent fluid (AdBlue) could contaminate the temperature sensor, causing the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to come on. Additionally, high heat levels can cause the AdBlue fluid to react with the heating fins, causing a variation in internal resistance and the MIL to come on. If the MIL is on, the vehicle will not pass an emissions inspection.
Emissions Servic2018-12-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. The reductive agent fluid (AdBlue) could contaminate the temperature sensor, causing the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to come on. Additionally, high heat levels can cause the AdBlue fluid to react with the heating fins, causing a variation in internal resistance and the MIL to come on. If the MIL is on, the vehicle will not pass an emissions inspection.
VWP-18-102018-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. This Document informs dealers of VWP-18-10 Catalytic Converter Support Bracket Limited Warranty Extension
TT 26 18 032018-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Updated Adblue reset procedure
VWC 18 092018-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT. This document advises dealers regarding the mandatory fuel refill for vehicles receiving the 3.0L TDI emissions modification.
TT 26 18 022018-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Details to clarify EGT sensor location.
Emissions Recall2018-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. RECALL - Catalytic Converter Support Bracket
Emissions Recall2018-12-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR. RECALL - Catalytic Converter Support Bracket
SM 59-20172018-09-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document. Only superseded part numbers to be ordered going forward.
On-Car Analysis2018-08-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil?on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
On-Car Analysis2018-08-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil?on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
VWP-17-152018-04-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. This document informs dealers of coding instructions for AdBlue refills after AEM performed for 3.0L TDI Gen 2.1 and Gen 2.2 Touareg vehicles.
VWP-17-142018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. This document informs dealers that the Class Bridge Warranty for 3.0L TDI Gen 2.1 and Gen 2.2 Touareg vehicles is no longer active.
VWP-17-122018-04-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. This document informs dealers of an "Extended Emissions Warranty" Limited Warranty Extension for 3.0L TDI Gen 2.1 Touareg vehicles.
VSS-17-142018-04-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. Campaign 23V6 3.0L Emissions Modification - Gen 2.1
VSS-17-132018-04-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Notification of the 3.0l Gen 2.1 and 2.2, TDI remediation fix monitoring via the VTA system, in alignment with campaigns 23V6 and 23V7.
VSE-17-202018-04-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. This communication provides important information for obtaining the exhaust stud press tool, model OTC 5057 for use with removing broken DPF studs while performing TDI Emissions Recall 23V6. Please ensure you review the repair procedure outlined in the Emissions Recall Circular 23V6 to avoid subsequent exhaust system damage. The exhaust stud press tool automatic shipment program will begin in late December 2017.
Parts Circular -2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Explains process on submitting TDI kit claims for dealers.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.