2009 Volkswagen Touareg Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 58%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, 58% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle's engine stumbled (mis-fired), then the engine line came on and as I coasted to the side of the road the engine shut off. The vehicle would turn over but not start. I then had it towed to the dealer. The dealer told me that the entire fuel system needs to be replaced. I understand that there is an existing nthsa issue open on Volkswagen diesels. My vehicle is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg tdi (turbo diesel injection).”
NHTSA complaint #10637298, filed 2014-09, 88,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11384688, filed 2020-12, 112,000 miles“As I was driving, the vehicle suddenly flashed a system malfunction on the dash and stated service needed to be performed immediately. As I was pulling over to side, the vehicle instantly stalled out and turned off. My steering was compromised and I had no ability to turn the vehicle back on or move the shifter into neutral to get out of traffic. I towed the vehicle to the dealer who after inspection did not immediately know the reason. They reached out to vw of america who confirmed with them an entire fuel system replacement was in order as a result of a failed fuel pump. …”
NHTSA complaint #10660935, filed 2014-11, 70,000 miles“While driving down the road from my home, I was coming up to a stop sign for a high speed road. While slowing down the vehicle completely died and I had loss of all power. Brakes were extremely hard to press and stop the vehicle as well as steering (loss of power brakes and power steering). The car rolled passed the stop sign and half way into the intersection as I firmly pressed the brake pedal down. I attempted to start it again but it only cranked and would not start. The intersection is on the other side of a hill making it difficult to see the intersection. …”
NHTSA complaint #10525496, filed 2013-07, 65,000 miles“There is an open, pending recall on the fuel filter assembly. It is noticed by the smell of gasoline outside and possibly inside the cabin, mostly coming from the driver's side rear door as the assembly is under the back seat on that side of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11003786, filed 2017-07, 90,500 milesRelated recalls
- 17V151000Mar 8, 2017Volkswagen Group of America Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Touareg vehicles. The fuel filter flange may crack and allow fuel to leak out.Covers: Volkswagen Touareg 2007–2010
Related service bulletins
- 10238298Jun 15, 2023Gasoline fuel additive
- 10222199Sep 28, 2022This Document informs dealers on VWP-17-06 revised.
- 10222093Sep 22, 2022DTC's P053F,P0087, P0088, P1025 may set due to the high pressure fuel pump being out of time (sync).
- 10214485Jun 15, 2022Gasoline quality.
- 10198230Jun 22, 2021Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- 10198166Jun 21, 2021VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10240621Apr 23, 2021Warranty Extension for Intake Manifold & Fuel Injectors Certain 2008-2011
- 10240619Apr 23, 20212009-2015 Model Year Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Vehicles Registered in Minnesota
- 10188553Mar 1, 2021VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10180530Sep 28, 2020Symptom based diagnostic assistance for high pressure fuel pump being out of time.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 4% |
| 2015 | 2 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 4% |
| 2013 | 8 | 27% |
| 2012 | 8 | 29% |
| 2011 | 5 | 31% |
| 2010 | 18 | 72% |
| 2009 | 11 | 58% |
| 2008 | 25 | 45% |
| 2007 | 2 | 22% |
| 2006 | 13 | 35% |
| 2005 | 23 | 31% |
| 2004 | 33 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology