2009 Volkswagen Touareg Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 16%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,500 miles.
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.
“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“Subject vehicle is a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 2 equipped with 3.6l gasoline engine, automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Usa version. Hydraulic power steering system emits abnormal growling and groaning noises when ambient outside air temperatures climb above 85f. Steering input resistance increases substantially beyond normal when power steering system is emitting the subject noises. Abnormal vibration is transmitted to the steering wheel in interior of vehicle when the power steering system is emitting the abnormal noises. First occurrence of this problem was noticed on oct 10, 2010. …”
NHTSA complaint #10418316, filed 2011-08, 10,365 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. The contact stated while traveling 65 MPH, the eps light illuminated, and speed decreased to 20 MPH. The vehicle regained acceleration after the eps light shut off. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was 31,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10587260, filed 2014-05, 31,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10181413Oct 2, 2020Mandatory fastener.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 8 | 30% |
| 2013 | 8 | 27% |
| 2012 | 5 | 18% |
| 2011 | 3 | 19% |
| 2009 | 3 | 16% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 12 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
11 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.
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