CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Volkswagen Touareg has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (8 reports).
2009 Volkswagen Touareg recalls
Fuel Filter Flange Can Crack and Leak Fuel, Raising Fire Risk
The fuel filter flange on these vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak out.
Most common 2009 Volkswagen Touareg problems
Problem areas named in the 19 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
What owners report
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 defogger- No Side Window Control for manual traffic signals- Do not know if Brake Lights were working- Mechanic states that battery was not charging- Some Dashboard displays were not working - Cruise control stopped working -
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 OVER. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED (HPFP) WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO IMMEDIATELY STOP. LUCKILY I WAS IN AN AREA WHERE I COULD ROLL TO A SAFE PLACE AND WASN'T PULLING A TRAILER LIKE WE OFTEN DO. I WAS ALSO LUCKY I WAS IN AN AREA WITH CELL RECEPTION. I HAD SPENT MOST OF THE DAY DRIVING IN A REMOTE AREA THAT WOULDN'T HAVE HAD RECEPTION.
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 OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE.
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 THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. CURRENTLY THE CRACKS ARE CLOSING IN TO THE FULL LINE AROUND THE AIR BAG CONTAINER. I WONDER WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN THE CRACK LINE IS COMPLETE. WILL THE AIRBAG POP OUT ON ITS OWN AND CAUSE AN INJURY? I WAS TOLD THAT THE AIR BAG PRESSURE IS CAUSING THE CRACKS.
2009 Volkswagen Touareg questions
Does the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg: Fuel Filter Flange Can Crack and Leak Fuel, Raising Fire Risk; Structure:Body. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg?
Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (8), Steering (3), Fuel System, Diesel (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Volkswagen Touareg has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.