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Oil Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2013 Volkswagen Touareg takes 5W-40 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 4.5 quarts (filter included). Note: this vehicle has 2 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: May 3, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg Always use 5W-40 Full Synthetic as specified by Volkswagen — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
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Safety recalls2 16V170000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Touareg vehicles. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a securing clip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.
18V329000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 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.
Technical Service Bulletins766 All categories ENGINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE SUSPENSION STEERING WHEELS EQUIPMENT POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM POWER TRAIN VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL STRUCTURE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. VISIBILITY/WIPER CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE SEATS VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:MODULE (ACCM) LANE DEPARTURE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:VIDEO (TOUCH)SCREEN/MONITOR/UNIT VISIBILITY SERVICE BRAKES STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR PARKING BRAKE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING TRAILER HITCHES ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL UNKNOWN OR OTHER POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL AIR BAGS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION STRUCTURE:BODY FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR BACK OVER PREVENTION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION: OIL COOLER SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE TIRES SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
TB-15-12-01 ENGINE 2012-07-23
VOLKSWAGEN: ALL MODELS EXPERIENCE THE TIMING CHAIN SLIPPING, RATTLING NOISES OF THE ENGINE AFTER STARTING, AND ENGINE FAILS TO START. 2008-13 ALL MODELS. *PE
V201203 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL 2012-12-03
VOLKSWAGEN:EVAPORATIVE (EVAP) EMISSION SYSTEM, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DIAGNOSIS. REVISED PROCEDURE DEVELOPED TO TEST EVAP SYSTEM WITHOUT FUEL CAP. *JS
241208 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 2012-12-17
VOLKSWAGEN: INTAKE MANIFOLD RESTRICTION CHECK. MIL-ON AND 1 OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING DIAGNOSTIC CODES MAY BE STORED IN ECM FAULT MEMORY. *JS
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