2009 Volkswagen

Touareg

Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 4.2 L

Volkswagen Touareg: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain: 4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission: Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel: PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City: 13 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb: 15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr: $5,150EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 187 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 68 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 112 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 5,086 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class: Class 2E (6,001 to 7,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 2
Owner complaints: 19

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM32%
STEERING12%
AIR BAGS8%
ENGINE8%
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL8%
POWER TRAIN8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 25 total.

Volkswagen Touareg: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain: 4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance: 3 yr / 36k mi
Maintenance: 2 yr / 20k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

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