What is the fuel economy of a 2009 Volkswagen Touareg?

EPA figures for the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg reach 20 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg?

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA for the 2009 Volkswagen Touareg, most often about: Fuel/propulsion System, Steering, Fuel System, Diesel. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Volkswagen · 2009

2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 20 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
4.2L 8-cyl	Automatic (S6)	Premium	13	18	15	592
3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic (S6)	Premium	14	20	16	555
3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic (S6)	Diesel	17	24	20	509

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 17V151000

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.

Campaign 09V248000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

25 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Fuel/propulsion System 8 Steering 3 Fuel System, Diesel 2

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.