Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2013

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 22, 2013

(Campaign #: 97Z9/2V)

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 through June 2011. Due to a problem with the fuse for the exterior lights, the holder for the fuse that controls the vehicle's exterior lights circuit may melt.

NHTSA ID: 13V569000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 62,155

Consequence Summary:

If the holder melts, there may be a partial loss of exterior lighting. Reduced vehicle illumination diminishes the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 97Z9/2V.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 88.11

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November 14, 2013

(Campaign #: 34F6/4V)

Gearbox Control Module Corrosion

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Jetta Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 2012 through October 2013 and equipped with a DQ-200 direct-shift gearbox. Due to gearbox fluid additives, the control module within the gearbox may corrode. The deposits from this corrosion may cause an electrical short and result in a stall-like condition.

NHTSA ID: 13V568000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 3,837

Consequence Summary:

This sudden loss of power while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gearbox oil with a non-corrosive version, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2013. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 34F6/4V.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 96.56

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September 23, 2013

(Campaign #: 20U6/L8)

Fuel Line Leak

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi S6 and S7 vehicles equipped with 4.0L engines. Due to manufacturing tolerance issues, a fuel line may leak fuel.

NHTSA ID: 13V450000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 3,594

Consequence Summary:

A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

Corrective Action:

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line, free of charge. The safety recall is planned to begin in late October 2013. Owners may contact Audi of America at 1-800-822-2834. Volkswagen's number for this campaign is 20U6/L8.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 97.55

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September 23, 2013

(Campaign #: 60B6/1L)

Sunroof may Shatter

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles equipped with a standard sunroof, manufactured March 12, 2013, through July 15, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with a standard sunroof glass panel that may shatter.

NHTSA ID: 13V448000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 1,120

Consequence Summary:

Should the sunroof's glass break while the vehicle is in use, the falling glass could injure the driver or passengers. It could also distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass panel, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2013. Owners may contact Audi of America at 1-800-822-2834. Volkwagen's number for this campaign is 60B6/1L.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 95.98

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