Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Volkswagen Touareg has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 19 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V151000 Fuel Pump Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V248000 ROOF EDGE SPOILER NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 8 complaints
- Steering 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Fuel System, Diesel 2 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,700–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Volkswagen Touareg shows a below-average reliability with notable issues in the fuel/propulsion system and steering. While complaints aren't overwhelmingly high, they are concentrated in potentially major systems, suggesting significant repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $700–$1,200 | common |
| steering rack | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,000–$1,500 | occasional |
| airbag system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$900 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and rotations
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant system check
- Suspension inspection
- Timing belt replacement
- Fuel system cleaning
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Heavy steering effort
- Airbag warning light
- Delayed engine start
- Unresponsive throttle
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.