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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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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. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. On-car analysis list of customer complaint: Mil?on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
On-car Analysis2018-08-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. On-car analysis list of 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 This document informs dealers that the Class Bridge Warranty for 3.0L TDI Gen 2.1 and Gen 2.2 Touareg vehicles is no longer active.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.
VWC-17-152018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. TThis document informs the dealers of the In-Service Date Processing for New, Unsold Model Year 2013 - 2014 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L TDI Gen 2.1 Vehicles in Dealer Stock with Over 1,000 Mile
VWC-17-122018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This document informs dealers of the sales preparation program for In-Service Date Processing for New, Unsold Model Year 2015 - 2016 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L TDI Gen 2.2 Vehicles in Dealer Stock with Over 1,000 Miles
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.
V001716 20493532018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Extended Inspection for New, Unused, Unsold Model Year 2013-2014 Volkswagen Touareg 3.0L TDI Gen 2.1 Vehicles in Dealer Stock with Less than 1,000 Miles (U.S. Only)
TT0017032018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan
Parts Circular -2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Explains process on submitting TDI kit claims for dealers.
Email - Workshop2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Workshop Technology Communication_TDI Touareg Gen 2.1 (23V6)
Email - Engine E2018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. Label allocation update.
Engine Emissions2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Label allocation update.
E-mail - 3.0L AE2018-04-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 3.0L AEM Touareg TDI - Important reminders (23V6 and 23V7 campaigns)
Dealer Letter -2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 3.0L TDI vehicles were equipped with undisclosed Auxiliary Emission Control Devices which are not permitted by emissions regulations. Install updated engine control module (ECM) software, transmission control module (TCM) software and hardware to bring affected vehicles into regulatory compliance.
Emissions Recall2018-04-16. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. 3.0L TDI vehicles were equipped with undisclosed Auxiliary Emission Control Devices which are not permitted by emissions regulations. Install updated engine control module (ECM) software, transmission control module (TCM) software and hardware to bring affected vehicles into regulatory compliance. Updated resale information included.
Emissions Recall2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. 3.0L TDI vehicles were equipped with undisclosed Auxiliary Emission Control Devices which are not permitted by emissions regulations. Install updated engine control module (ECM) software, transmission control module (TCM) software and hardware to bring affected vehicles into regulatory compliance. Updated resale information included.
Emissions Recall2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 3.0L TDI vehicles were equipped with undisclosed Auxiliary Emission Control Devices which are not permitted by emissions regulations. Install updated engine control module (ECM) software, transmission control module (TCM) software and hardware to bring affected vehicles into regulatory compliance. Updated work procedure and added link to repair video.
Emissions Recall2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 3.0L TDI vehicles were equipped with undisclosed Auxiliary Emission Control Devices which are not permitted by emissions regulations. Install updated engine control module (ECM) software, transmission control module (TCM) software and hardware to bring affected vehicles into regulatory compliance. Updated work procedure and added link to repair video.
Emissions Recall2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). 3.0L TDI vehicles were equipped with undisclosed Auxiliary Emission Control Devices which are not permitted by emissions regulations. Install updated engine control module (ECM) software, transmission control module (TCM) software and hardware to bring affected vehicles into regulatory compliance. Updated work procedure and added link to repair video.
Emissions Recall2018-04-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL. 3.0L TDI vehicles were equipped with undisclosed Auxiliary Emission Control Devices which are not permitted by emissions regulations. Install updated engine control module (ECM) software, transmission control module (TCM) software and hardware to bring affected vehicles into regulatory compliance.

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