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2013 Volkswagen Touareg

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 Touareg.

Body SUV

The 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is an SUV requiring 7.3 quarts of oil in 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40 viscosity. This model year recorded three recalls and 30 total owner complaints, with the primary complaint area listed as "Unknown Or Other." Within the model's 2004-2017 production history, this year's performance sits between the series high of 231 complaints in 2004 and the series low of 9 complaints in 2007.

Model year2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.3 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40OEM · verified

Lug nut torque118 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 Diesel · 640 Diesel CCA battery, OE oil filter 06D115475. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 Diesel · 640 Diesel CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

Tire size255-55R18OEM · verified

Wheel / rimN/A inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	06D115475 alt 06E115562C
Engine air filter	7L0129620A alt 7P0129620A
Fuel filter	7P0919679 alt 7P6127177A
Spark plug	101905611G alt 101905622
Battery	000915089BD alt 000915089BF
Front wiper blades	7P0998002
Serpentine belt	06E903137AB alt 06E903137S
Thermostat	03H121113E alt WHT000863
Cabin air filter	7P5819631

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	189 in
Overall width	76.4 in
Overall height	68.1 in
Wheelbase	113.8 in
Curb weight	4974 lb
Track (front / rear)	64.6 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	53/47

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Touareg of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.90 sec — 2013 TDI Executive

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2013	TDI Executive 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	6.90 sec	15.40 sec	240 hp	AWD
2013	TDI Lux 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	6.90 sec	15.30 sec	240 hp	AWD
2011	Hybrid 3.0L Supercharger V6 + Elec 34-kW 1.7-kWh	5.90 sec	14.50 sec	380 hp	AWD
2011	Hybrid 3.0L Supercharger V6 + Elec 34-kW 1.7-kWh	5.90 sec	—	380 hp	AWD
2011	TDI Executive 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	6.90 sec	15.90 sec	225 hp	AWD
2015	TDI Executive 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6	7.00 sec	15.40 sec	240 hp	AWD
2016	V6 Lux 3.6L V6	7.80 sec	15.90 sec	280 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.3 qt of 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 engine oil, CONTACT DEALER FOR CORRECT LUBRICANT in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 118 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	VW part number G055540A2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	11.0-13.2
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	CONTACT DEALER FOR CORRECT LUBRICANT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.7 Pints
Differential Gear Oil	CONTACT DEALER FOR CORRECT LUBRICANT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.6 Pints
Differential Gear Oil	CONTACT DEALER FOR CORRECT LUBRICANT

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Supercharger: 14.7 ft-lbs, lower: 7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	15 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	96 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	118 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	369 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	369 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.43-2.45 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	4.30-5.00 oz
Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.75-2.00 lbs
Oil Group	PAG

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	80.0 psi
Residual Pressure	62.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum	80.0 psi
Residual Pressure	62.0-72.5 psi
Engine Compression	159
Engine Compression	159

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH BREMBO
Torque to Knuckle	199 ft-lbs / STEP 1: 11, STEP 2: 148 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Brake Application	WITH BREMBO
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.26 in / 1.417 in / 1.102 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.26 in / 1.417 in / 1.102 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.181 in / 1.339 in / 1.023 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

6 ft. lbs

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45

4 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

37 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

37 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

29 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

29 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	finger tighten
2	29.5 ft. lbs.	29.5 ft. lbs
3	turn 90 degrees	90 degrees
4	turn 90 degrees; Do not re-use old bolts.	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	11 ft. lbs.; Step:2: 22 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
3	using a ratchet turn 90 degrees	90 degrees
4	using a ratchet turn 90 degrees; Apply liquid locking fluid-D 197 300 A2 sealant under head of bolts before installing the longer cylinder head bolts must be installed in the middle holes of the cylinder head.	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat bolt head washers and threads with clean engine oil

1	26.0 ft. lbs.	26 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90 degrees	90 degrees

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat bolt head washers and threads with clean engine oil

1	11.0 ft. lbs.	11 ft. lbs
2	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	90 degrees	90 degrees

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

44 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

44 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

install by hand, step 2

11 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

tighten all bolts by hand, step 2

7 ft. lbs

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

tighten all bolts by hand, step 2

11 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180

22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Diesel Particulate Filter (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Sunroof Assembly (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 50,000 mi	Drive Belt (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Air Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 mi	Diesel Particulate Filter (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2013 Volkswagen Touareg sits near the peak of a concerning trend within this generation: while complaints (30) remained relatively modest compared to the problematic early years (231 in 2004), the model year experienced the highest number of NHTSA investigations (3) across the entire dataset, matching the 4 recalls issued in 2011. This spike in investigations—up from just 1 in 2012—suggests the federal regulator saw enough specific complaints to warrant formal probes, though the data does not specify their subjects. The 981 TSBs also represent the highest volume in the record, indicating dealers were addressing a high frequency of technical issues. Notably, the complaint categories broadened to include fuel/propulsion and steering concerns alongside engine issues, with 1 crash-related complaint recorded. Compared to the improving trajectory after 2015 (complaints dropped to 24, investigations to 0), the 2013 falls at a troubled inflection point before quality stabilized. A concrete takeaway: this is not an ideal model year to purchase—the elevated investigation count and maximum TSB volume signal unresolved engineering issues, whereas 2015 or later model years show meaningful improvement in regulatory scrutiny and complaint frequency.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

981

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’11 ’12’13’14 ’15 ’16 ’17

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 30 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other5

Fuel/Propulsion System4

Steering4

Engine3

Steering,Suspension,Wheels2

Fuel System, Diesel2

Seat Belts1

Steering,Air Bags,Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V329000Unknown Or OtherReported 16/05/2018

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… Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began…

16V170000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And LinkagesReported 24/03/2016

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… Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly to verify the presence of the securing clip and install any missing securing clips, free of…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 981 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TT 10-18-02_2	2026-06-18	Engine	Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
TT 13-20-01_3	2026-06-18	Engine	Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
V6919012010479_17	2026-06-11	Air Bags	Inquiries
V1719012012855_81	2026-06-04	Engine	Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
VOS-26-21	2026-03-27	Engine	This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 48 battery Vehicles taking 7.3 qt Engine oil filter 06D115475 Engine air filter 7L0129620A Fuel filter 7P0919679 Spark plug 101905611G

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2013 Touareg take?

7.3 qt of 0W-40, 5W-30 OR 5W-40 MEETING VW SPECIFICATION 502.00, per the factory manual.

Does the 2013 Touareg have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.