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2013 Volkswagen TOUAREG Fuel System, Diesel Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1029729
Internal NHTSA #	10557216
Manufacurer	Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	TOUAREG
Model Year	2013
File date	13/12/13
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2013 touareg tdi glow plug warning light came on then the engine warning light. The vehicle lost throttle response -- did not stop running but also felt like running on only a few cylinders -- could not drive over 40 mph on freeway. Also lost ability to downshift auto transmission. Drove the vehicle to my regular vw dealer, who says that the entire fuel system must be replaced -- as directed by vw usa -- from back to front. The dealer claims there were "pieces of rust in the fuel system?" dealer acknowledges that should not happen. The vehicle is less than seven months old. Now into second week waiting for repair. Reading online, there is evidently a fuel system issue for the 2011-13 tdi touareg relating to the injectors (ceramic particles) and fuel pumps ability to handle usa diesel.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	10000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CLARKSBURG, MD
VIN pattern	WVGEP9BP9DDXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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Vehicle speed	40
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2013 Volkswagen TOUAREG Fuel System, Diesel Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 Volkswagen TOUAREG Fuel System, Diesel Problems, Complaints and Defects

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