2009 Volkswagen Touareg Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Touareg years
- Fewer complaints than other years 12th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. That ranks 12th out of 14 Touareg model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (8 complaints, 42%), typically at around 90,500 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 19owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Volkswagen Touareg problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 42% | 90,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 16% | 31,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 11% | 155,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 11% | 90,125 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 11% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 11% | 74,997 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 54,400 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 155,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Volkswagen Touareg recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel filter flange if cracks are found. A protective cover will be applied to the fuel filter to prevent oxidization cracks from forming. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began August 3, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 20Z4.
Structure:body
Problem: Volkswagen is recalling 14,416 my 2007-2009 touareg vehicles. The fastening struts on the roof edge spoiler can crack, causing the spoiler to become loose and possibly detach from the vehicle without warning, even though initially the spoiler may feel secure.
Risk: If this happens, the spoiler could cause injury by striking persons outside the vehicle or could become an obstacle to other drivers, possibly resulting in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install reinforcement wedges to the roof edge spoiler free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during august 2009. Owner may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- High-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure (EA11003) — opened Feb 7, 2011, closed Mar 27, 2015.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
No warning prior to failure. At highway speed, Dashboard Notice: SYSTEM FAULT - SERVICE NOW. All electrical systems stopped working, including: Lighting - No Headlight/Running Light control- No Turn Signals- 4-Way Flashers worked, then stopped working- No Windshield Wipers- No interior Windshield…
A fuel smell is detected in my vehicle, as noted in Repair Available for Safety Recall 20Z4 â Fuel Pump FlangeCertain 2007-2010 MY Volkswagen Touareg / NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V151000.
Driving on the interstate a fault light started flashing "engine fault service now" along with the glow plug light. I put the transmission into neutral and moved into the slow lane. The engine immediately stopped. I put on my hazard lights and was able to allow it to roll it a safe place to pull…
Started with faint smell of gas outside of vehicle on drivers side. The gas smell is strongest when vehicle has been parked for some time like over night. Developed overtime that the gas smell began to be smelled inside of the vehicle. Currently the gas smell is extremely strong both inside and…
The dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle is cracking all the way around the air bag container. I fear safety and i am afraid that the air bag will pop out through the cracks and cause an injury or not be functional if needed. The cracks have been spreading slowly over time regardless if…
Other Volkswagen Touareg years
← 2008 Touareg · 2010 Touareg →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Touareg | 24 | 1 |
| 2016 Touareg | 45 | 2 |
| 2015 Touareg | 24 | 2 |
| 2014 Touareg | 27 | 2 |
| 2013 Touareg | 30 | 2 |
| 2012 Touareg | 28 | 2 |
| 2011 Touareg | 16 | 2 |
| 2010 Touareg | 25 | 1 |
| 2009 | 19 | 2 |
| 2008 Touareg | 56 | 4 |
| 2007 Touareg | 9 | 3 |
| 2006 Touareg | 37 | 1 |
| 2005 Touareg | 75 | 2 |
| 2004 Touareg | 231 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, steering, air bags problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Touareg model years, the 2009 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.