WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 60 MPH - 75 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES BACK AND FORTH. THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKE IS NOTICEABLE TO THE POINT THAT IF YOU TAKE YOUR HANDS OFF THE STEERING WHEEL YOU LITERALLY CAN SEE THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATE BACK AND FORTH. THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE TIRES HAS BEEN CHECKED, THE TIRES HAVE BEEN ROTATED AND THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALER HAS ROAD FORCE BALANCED T…
2013 volkswagen Touareg steering problems
moderate 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
CONTINUOUS (ORIG. REPORT DATE 10/3/13) WITH TWO UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE ATTEMPTS TO DATE (10/12/13) OF A REPORTED STEERING WHEEL SHIMMY/SHAKE [AT HIGHWAY SPEED BETWEEN 60-65 MPH]. THIS ISSUE REMAINS UNCHANGED FROM THE ORIGINAL REPORT; AS ISSUE CONTINUES UNAFFECTED BY ROAD SURFACES TO INCL. OTHER VARIABLES SUCH AS: PRE-DAWN, DAYTIME AND EVENING ROAD CONDITIONS; WEATHER AND TEMPERATURES. VEHICLE STILL …
UPON REACHING SPEEDS BETWEEN 65 AND APPROXIMATELY 75 MILES PER HOUR THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOTICEABLY SHAKE BACK AND FORTH VERY OBVIOUSLY, SO MUCH SO THAT IT WORRIED ME THERE WAS A MAJOR ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE.
VEHICLE EXHIBITS A STEERING WHEEL SHAKE THAT CONSISTENTLY OCCURS ABOVE 60MPH ON ALL ROAD SURFACES. AT ONSET, CAN FEEL OSCILLATION IN HANDS AND ARMS. WITH HANDS LIGHTLY ON WHEEL OR REMOVED, CAN VISUALLY CONFIRM STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATION (CYCLICAL ROTATION FROM L TO R AND BACK) WITH ABOUT 3/8" TOTAL TRAVEL AT STEERING WHEEL PERIMETER. CABIN ALSO EXHIBITS SLIGHT VIBRATION WHICH CAN BE FELT IN SEAT. …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO WORK. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL MALFUNCTIONED. BAXTER VOLKSWAGEN LA VISTA (7108 S 124TH CIR, LA VISTA, NE 68128, (402) 983-9801) STATED THAT THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE AND ASSEMBLY WERE CORRODED, WHICH AFFECTED THE STEERING WHEEL FUNCTIONS, AIR BAGS, AND HORN. THE MANUFACTURER …
STEERING FLUID LEAKED OUT , INTERNAL FAULT WITH RACK SEAL, REPLACED RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN MAY 2019 THIS IS SECOND REPLACEMENT OF RACK AND PINION ON THIS VEHICLE PRIOR REPLACEMENT IN NOVEMBER 2015 I FEEL ITS VERY UNUSUAL TO CHANGE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY ON SAME VEHICLE TWICE IN 4 YEARS TIME I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT HAPPENS OFTEN IN VW TOUAREG BUT HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED TO NHTSA
WE TOOK POSSESSION OF THE VEH. ON 3/14/12 WITH 495 MILES ON IT. IN THE FOLLOWING WEEK WE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN WAS INTERMITTENTLY SHUDDERING/ VIBRATING AND MAKING A NOISE. VEH. WAS INITIALLY TAKEN IN @ DEALERSHIP ON 3/27/12. ALSO HAD ISSUE WITH AD BLUE INDICATOR COMING ON. VEH WAS TAKEN BACK AGAIN ON 4/6/12 FOR THE SAME ISSUES AND ALSO NOW PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND STEERING LOC…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2013 volkswagen Touareg?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 8 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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