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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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V941403 20115212017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): This document informs of the Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. The document also informs how to service the issue.
TT 90-13-022017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Tech Tips: This document informs on how to Reset the Inspection Service, and Interval Service.
TT 50-14-012017-10-21. Service bulletin. WHEELS; TIRES. Tech Tips (All vehicles-Tire dressing for vehicle detailing): The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle. This document informs that The use of non-water based products will increase the risk of causing damage to painted surfaces. The document also gives graphical examples of the dame that can occur if non-water based products are used.
TT 44-13-042017-10-21. Service bulletin. STEERING. Tech Tips (Steering Wheel Off Center): This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center.
TT 44-13-012017-10-21. Service bulletin. STEERING; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC); WHEELS; SUSPENSION. Tech Tips (Vibration or Steering Wheel Shimmy at Highway Speeds): The suspension characteristics of the Touareg make it more susceptible to variations in the rim and/or tire. For this reason a diagnostic balancer is necessary to balance, force match and/or select tire placement so that the vibration may be improved. This document informs of the value of this service, and the procedure for using the software
TT 00-14-022017-10-21. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. Tech Tips (Adapting Injector Quantity adjustment correction values (IMA/IVA)): When replacing or adapting fuel injectors, if there is no Guided Functions Test Plan, utilize this documents procedure
V271701_20339782017-10-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Update existing technical bulletin to include model year 2017 applicability.
V231702_20411182017-10-21. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL. Update fuel sampling requirement and update Touareg parts table.
V001706_20337082017-10-21. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Update TB to include model year 2016 & 2017 applicability
V011606_20146032017-06-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. UPDATE TECHNICAL BULLETIN TO INCLUDE ALL MODELS FOR 2015, 2016, 2017 MODEL YEAR APPLICABILITY.
V941601_20115212017-06-27. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. UPDATE TECHNICAL BULLETIN TO INCLUDE ALL 2017 MODELS
VIN-4-A-PIN APRI2017-06-26. Service bulletin. STEERING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE); SUSPENSION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; AIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS. MIL-ON, FAULT P309F OR P309D, NO ELECTRIC DRIVE MODE CUSTOMER STATES CRANK NO START AND/OR IN-TANK FUEL PUMP MAKING NOISE AND POSSIBLY WITH FUEL PUMP FAULTS MIL-ON, FAULT P013E IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P164B IN ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0011 AND/OR P0016 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P2407 IN THE ECM CUSTOMER STATES NOISE FORM THE ENGINE/TURBO CUSTOMER STATES THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL MIL ON, FAULT P2181 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0456 IN THE ECM CUSTOMER STATES THERE IS A NOISE WHILE TURNING/ GOING OVER BUMPS VEHICLE ALIGNMENT NOT CORRECT, STEERING OFF CENTER, PULLS, DRIFTS, DURING PDI CLUTCH PEDAL SQUEAL/SQUEAK WHEN OPERATING CLUTCH PEDAL CUSTOMER STATES THE A/C SYSTEM DOES NOT PERFORM PROPERLY CUSTOMER STATES INTERIOR "A" PILLAR TRIM IS LOOSE CUSTOMER STATES WIND NOISE FROM DRIVERS DOOR/WINDOW GUIDE CUSTOMER STATES AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON ANY KEY FUNCTIONS (INCLUDING STARTING, KESSY, REMOTE BUTTONS)
VIN-4-A-PIN APRI2017-06-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE); FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; SUSPENSION; AIR BAGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; ENGINE; VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY. MIL-ON, FAULT P309F OR P309D, NO ELECTRIC DRIVE MODE CUSTOMER STATES CRANK NO START AND/OR IN-TANK FUEL PUMP MAKING NOISE AND POSSIBLY WITH FUEL PUMP FAULTS MIL-ON, FAULT P013E IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P164B IN ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0011 AND/OR P0016 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0011 AND/OR P0016 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0011 AND/OR P0016 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P2407 IN THE ECM CUSTOMER STATES THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ FULL MIL ON, FAULT P2181 IN THE ECM MIL-ON, FAULT P0456 IN THE ECM CUSTOMER STATES THERE IS A NOISE WHILE TURNING/ GOING OVER BUMPS VEHICLE ALIGNMENT NOT CORRECT, STEERING OFF CENTER, PULLS, DRIFTS, DURING PDI CLUTCH PEDAL SQUEAL/SQUEAK WHEN OPERATING CLUTCH PEDAL CUSTOMER STATES THE A/C SYSTEM DOES NOT PERFORM PROPERLY CUSTOMER STATES WIND NOISE FROM DRIVERS DOOR/WINDOW GUIDE WATER LEAK FROM SUNROOF/HEADLINER, WATER STAINS ON HEADLINER CUSTOMER STATES AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON ANY KEY FUNCTIONS (INCLUDING STARTING, KESSY, REMOTE BUTTONS)
VWS-15-012017-06-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. THIS COMMUNICATION INFORMS DEALERS OF THE WARRANTY CLAIM CODING FOR 30-DAY INVENTORY MAINTENANCES ON 2.0L AND 3.0L TDI VEHICLES.
V661602_20271192017-06-23. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY. UPDATE "CONDITIONS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY" SECTION, REMOVE OXYDATION WORDING, INSERT ANODIZED WORDING, AND UPDATE MODEL YEAR AND MODEL APPLICABILITY.
TT 97-14-022017-06-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TECH TIP DENOTING POTENTIAL FOR DAMAGE OF THE DATA LINK CONNECTOR WHEN USING AFTER MARKET PLUG IN DEVICES OR SCAN TOOLS AND SUBSEQUENT DIAGNOSTIC DIRECTION.
V011613_20338052017-06-22. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. "ENGINE, MISFIRE DIAGNOSTIC AID THE MIL IS FLASHING OR ILLUMINATED."
DEALER LETTER -2017-06-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. EMAIL TO DEALERS EXPLAINING THAT THE REGISTRATION PERIOD FOR THE TDI GOODWILL PACKAGE FOR THE 3.0L TDI HAS BEEN EXTENDED.
TT911615_20459382017-05-11. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). DIRECTION TO CLARIFY METHODOLOGY FOR UPDATING THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM USING THE SD CARD. ADDITIONAL REFERENCES TO TB AND TECH TALK.
V231605_20410572017-03-22. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. UPDATED TO REMOVE REDUNDANT TOUAREG FUEL SENEOR PART NUMBER (SENSOR NOW COMES WITH FUEL LINE).
V011614_20452212017-03-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. DIAGNOSTIC AID FOR INCONCLUSIVE RESULTS WHILE DIAGNOSING DTC P040B EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TEMPERATURE SENSOR “A” CIRCUIT RANGE PERFORMANCE
V01161420452212017-03-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. DIAGNOSTIC AID FOR INCONCLUSIVE RESULTS WHILE DIAGNOSING DTC P040B EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION TEMPERATURE SENSOR “A” CIRCUIT RANGE PERFORMANCE
TT 57-12-102016-06-22. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
TT 37-12-042016-06-22. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
VSS-13-052016-06-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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