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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| V001809-2053065 | 2019-06-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction. |
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| V001808-2053065 | 2019-06-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Additional Safety Inquiry and Reporting instruction. |
| Email Important | 2019-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Email Important TDI Announcement Duplicate Photos in IN-FORM |
| VOS-19-11 | 2019-06-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This document outlines fixes within the ODIS vehicle diagnostic software for various test plans. |
| Adhesive Circ | 2019-05-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Adhesive circular. Note: also includes 2004 Golf, Jetta, Passat, Touareg, GTI, |
| V271902-2033978 | 2019-04-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Update to model year applicability. Generator Replacement Charging System inoperative/malfunctions, noise from engine compartment, accessory drive belt damaged or missing. |
| TT 91 19 01 | 2019-04-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Alternative method for radio code retrieval. |
| SM 33-2019 | 2019-04-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided. |
| SM 27-2019 | 2019-04-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. The part numbers listed in the document are to be returned and only the superseded part numbers used going forward. |
| TT 26 16 01 | 2019-04-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. AdBlue® mixture specification update when using refractometer |
| MIB II Troublesh | 2019-04-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. MIBII Informational Document |
| Quick Tip - Trai | 2019-04-15. Service bulletin. TRAILER HITCHES; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Trailer towing information |
| VWS-11-06 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Warranty Information (Regularly Scheduled Maintenance Interval Time or Mileage Guidelines): The Volkswagen Customer Experience Team has monitored the claims processed through the Carefree Maintenance (CFM) program from its inception. Their findings reveal that, in many cases, the first maintenance interval service (10K) has been claimed multiple times while subsequent maintenance interval services (20K and 30K), although being performed for the customer, have been submitted erroneously. It is crucial that Volkswagen of America receives accurate claim coding information regarding the Carefree Maintenance (CFM) Program. Accurate claim data enables Volkswagen to assist Dealers to improve their CFM penetration and customer return rates. In addition, it allows VWoA to assess the perceived benefits of the program to our customers. To assist Dealer Service Departments in determining the most appropriate service number and maintenance interval to use, Volkswagen has established the guidelines in this document. |
| V001206 2015780 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document informs of the procedure to perform when a dealer receives a car. Its contents include: ? Inspecting vehicle for damage (to be completed within 48 hours of delivery to Dealership) ? Shipping damage ? Detailers responsibilities (to be completed prior to delivery to Customer) ? Full Body Covers (FBC), removal and disposal ? RAPGARD®, removal and disposal ? Paint finish, inspecting for swirl marks ? Exterior glass, cleaning ? Interior, cleaning ? New vehicle detailing products |
| Dealer Letter - | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (2013 Model Year UPDATES & IQS Window): This document informs that during the next four months of the JD Power window, it?s very important for dealerships to take extra measures to ensure each new vehicle is delivered to customers in perfect condition. With this in mind, Volkswagen asks the dealers to pay special attention to completing the UPDATES in this document that will be active for certain 2013 model year vehicles in the dealers inventory as the IQS window officially opens on November 1st. |
| Fluid Capacity C | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. Touareg - 2013 FLUID CAPACITY CHART This document contains information on what fluids, and how much for each of them are necessary to have a car up, and running. |
| VWS-12-02 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Warranty Information (Volkswagen Amenity Subsidy Program - Revised): Volkswagen announced a new short-term program that reimburses Dealers $20 per repair order when model year 2010 ? 2013 Volkswagen customers bring in their vehicle for repair maintenance and are 1.provided with a qualifying current Volkswagen Service Loaner (defined as up to one-year-old with less than 36,000 miles) AND 2. their vehicle receives a wash and vacuum. |
| V911222 2022739 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs of the method to understand how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number |
| V601203 2019568 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY. Technical Bulletin (Sunroof / Sunshade, Will Not Open): The issued of The panoramic sunroof, regular sunroof or sunshade cannot be opened. The sunroof?s ?Basic Setting? has been unintentionally initiated by the customer. This document informs the procedure to reset the settings of the Sunroof / Sunshade so that functionality can be retained. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available. |
| V551203 2021354 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not match the exterior paint color of the vehicle. Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color. This document informs dealers to let their customers know that these body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) and therefore do not require the same finish as visible, exterior surfaces. |
| V501205 2014370 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE. Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. This document informs of how the Finish can be significantly improved without the use of harsh polishing compounds and high speed buffing. |
| V301204 2031366 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (Slave Cylinder - Clutch Pedal Operation Diagnosis): A Customer may comment: ? Complaints on clutch system. ? After pressing the clutch pedal, it remains on the floor. Due to mis-diagnosis of clutch systems, and to prevent incorrect parts replacement, diagnostic procedure implemented into guided fault finding. This document is meant to inform. |
| V201201 2031342 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Technical Bulletin (TDI Vehicles Equipped with Mis-fuel Inhibitor): Starting in MY 2013 all VW TDI vehicles come equipped with a mis-fuel inhibitor installed in the fuel tank filler neck to prevent accidental mis-fueling of the fuel tank with the incorrect fuel. This document is being published to help answer any questions regarding this component. |
| V011231 2023591 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Technical Bulletin (TDI Clean Diesel I/M (Inspection Maintenance) Testing Issues due to Readiness Not Set): Some readiness codes on TDI clean diesel vehicles require special driving conditions to be set. If DTCs have been recently erased from the vehicle?s ECM, it may take additional driving under different conditions to fully set OBD readiness parameters. MVB 89 (on non-UDS protocol ECM?s) will store correct data concerning OBD readiness. This document illustrates how to manually read OBD readiness codes. |
| TT 80-13-02 | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Tech Tips (Broken or Difficult to Adjust, Dash Panel Air Vents): This document informs when performing repairs on air vents under warranty, it is important to determine if the damage was caused by outside influence or customer abuse. If there are no signs of abuse, please replace the vent(s). DO NOT disassemble or in any way attempt to repair the vent(s). |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.