2009 Volkswagen Touareg Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.

20082010
Complaints
25
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2009 Volkswagen Touareg Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#18 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:94,100 mi
#23 complaints

Steering Defects

#32 complaints

Airbags

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.

Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,100
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Diesel Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~20,908 vehicles.

17V151000Gasoline Fuel System
~20,908 affected

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.

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2009 Volkswagen Touareg — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2009 Volkswagen Touareg has 25 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Fuel System with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (8 complaints, avg 94,100 mi); Steering Defects (3 complaints); Airbags (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 94,100 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 20,908 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Touareg reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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