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Volkswagen Touareg

2009–2013 only

150 classified complaints 3 recalls

2009–2013 Volkswagen Touareg models have 150 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Fuel pump and sending unit, typically surfacing around 64,600 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2009–2013 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Volkswagen Touareg report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2004–2008

2009–2013

2014–2017

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2009–2013 only

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 40 complaints

Median onset: 64,600 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 16 complaints

Median onset: 90,000 miles. 6.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 13 complaints

Median onset: 43,379 miles.

More common in older model years.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 10 complaints

Median onset: 931 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 9 complaints

Median onset: 87,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Diesel aftertreatment: DPF, EGR, DEF and SCR · Exhaust and emissions 9 complaints

Median onset: 70,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $1,360–$4,270 nationally.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 7 complaints

Median onset: 9,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 5 complaints

Median onset: 45,000 miles.

Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2009–2013 model years. See the full Volkswagen Touareg report for every year and full specs/safety data.