Worst 2009 Volkswagen Touareg Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
STEERING
AIR BAGS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 94,100 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 37,288 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | 155,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 90,125 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 2 | — | — | 73,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 74,996 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 54,400 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 155,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~20,908 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Touareg vehicles. The fuel filter flange may crack and allow fuel to leak out.
Other Volkswagen Touareg Years
Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Touareg reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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