Volkswagen Touareg 2009
Model Touareg made in 2009 by Volkswagen got 4 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 17 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . Technical service bulletines regarding child seat, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning structure . The car has 2 modeles with engines 3.6, 4.2.
Model 2009
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 | 6 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | 4 | 14/20/16 | 17.555/27.0051/20.8361 | Premium | 4031 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 21-Jul-08 |
| 4.2 | 8 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | 4 | 13/18/15 | 15.7/25.1/18.8821 | Premium | 4302 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 6-May-08 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V248000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | V (Vehicle) | 14416 | 08/31/2009 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 07/02/2009 | 07/02/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this happens, the spoiler could cause injury by striking persons outside the vehicle or could become an obstacle to other drivers, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install reinforcement wedges to the roof edge spoiler free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during august 2009. owner may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Volkswagen recall no.66d6/s5. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILD SEAT - LATCH CONNECTOR | |||||
| TB-00-10-06 | 09/30/2010 | 10036493 | Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). update to existing technical bulletin. no production change required. all models. *pe | 03/23/2011 | |
| CHILD SEAT - VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR | |||||
| TB-00-10-06 | 09/30/2010 | 10036493 | Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). update to existing technical bulletin. no production change required. all models. *pe | 03/23/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| TB-97-09-02 | 05/12/2009 | 10030370 | Volkswagen: the wiring harness located on the driver's side floor pan near the a pillar may have a corroded splice(s) connection. locate splice to determine possible corrosion. repair wiring as per repair manual. *pe | 09/25/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TB-15-11-04 | 12/22/2011 | 10043276 | Volkswagen: certain model year vehicles are experiencing engine not starting, making a rattling noise when engine has started, timing chain keeps slipping and exhaust light comes on. *pe | 03/08/2012 | |
| SB-10-11-01 | 02/14/2011 | 10038655 | Ready | 06/24/2011 | |
| SB-10-11-01 | 02/14/2011 | 10038655 | Volkswagen: malfunction light is on and there is noise with the engine running rough. multiple trouble codes possibly stored. all models 2008-2012. *rm | 06/24/2011 | |
| TB-01-10-11 | 06/08/2010 | 10035164 | Volkswagen: mil on; no start or rough running (dtc p0087-rail fuel pressure too low). contaminated or incorrect fuel can cause performance, drivability, and/or fuel delivery problems. *pe | 02/09/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| V201203 | 12/03/2012 | 10050079 | Volkswagen:evaporative (evap) emission system, diagnostic trouble code diagnosis. revised procedure developed to test evap system without fuel cap. *js | 01/24/2013 | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
| SAC-20R9 | 07/01/2012 | 10045399 | Volkswagen: see document search button for customer letter. information packages will be provided regarding proper labels/stickers on vehicles for using diesel fuel only with tdi clean diesel engines. *pe | 09/06/2012 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| SAC-20R9 | 07/01/2012 | 10045399 | Volkswagen: see document search button for customer letter. information packages will be provided regarding proper labels/stickers on vehicles for using diesel fuel only with tdi clean diesel engines. *pe | 09/06/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||||
| TB-01-10-11 | 06/08/2010 | 10035164 | Volkswagen: mil on; no start or rough running (dtc p0087-rail fuel pressure too low). contaminated or incorrect fuel can cause performance, drivability, and/or fuel delivery problems. *pe | 02/09/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| TB-35-11-01 | 06/06/2011 | 10041250 | Volkswagen: the gear box has a momentarily delay while accelerating. *rm | 09/21/2011 | |
| TB-35-11-01 | 06/06/2011 | 10041250 | Ready | 09/21/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| CSC-37E6/S8 | 08/01/2010 | 10036970 | Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. in some vehicles it is possible that a bushing inside the mechatronic unit has the potential to wear out prematurely, causing the clutches inside the transmission | 04/25/2011 | |
| (PWS) | |||||
| TB-15-12-01 | 07/23/2012 | 10045560 | Volkswagen: all models experience the timing chain slipping, rattling noises of the engine after starting, and engine fails to start. 2008-13 all models. *pe | 09/10/2012 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
| 2015831 | 08/28/2008 | 10026848 | Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced. *pe | 12/29/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/11/2011 | 54400 | ||
| Driving from columbia, sc to charleston, sc and refueled in summerville. 20 miles later on the highway @40mph, engine started high pitched humming noise then lost power (went into limp mode) when accelerator pushed. got immediate notification engine failure, service now and fortunately able to pull safely into parking lot. vw reports lots of debris in fuel and clogged filter, blaming contaminated fuel. have to replace entire fuel system, wondering if this is problem is actually the high pressure fuel pump since vehicle is 2009 clean diesel tdi. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | Phoenix | 85014 | VWVT Motors, LP | |
| CA | Covina | 91723 | SAI Auto Group, LLC | 967-6325 |
| CA | HUNTINGTON BEACH | 92648 | McKenna Motors Huntington Beach,Inc | 8422000 |
| CA | LOS ANGELES | 90007 | Volkswagen of Downtown L.A. | 2221296 |
| CA | ONTARIO | 91761 | Shavco, Inc. | 6055800 |
| CA | Roseville | 95661 | Roseville Volkswagen, L.L.C. | 774-2777 |
| CA | San Diego | 92110 | City Chevrolet | 276-6171 |
| CA | San Juan Capistrano | 92675 | Mission Volkswagen, Inc | 4934511 |
| CA | Santa Ana | 92705 | Commonwealth Euro Auto Group LLC | 4155810 |
| CA | Santa Monica | 90404 | Volkswagen Santa Monica, Inc. | 309-8800 |
| CA | van nuys | 91401 | Volkswagen of Van Nuys, Inc. | 7857111 |
| CO | Glenwood Springs | 81601 | Glenwood Motors, LLC | 384-5340 |
| CT | Danbury | 6810 | Weeks Automobile Corporation | 7445201 |
| CT | Meriden | 6450 | Langan Volkswagen Meriden, LLC | 237-0261 |
| GA | Marietta | 30060 | Jim Ellis Motors, Inc. | |
| IL | O'FALLON | 62269 | St. Clair Volkswagen, Inc. | 6242277 |
| IN | Fort Wayne | 46818 | Vorderman Volkswagen, LLC | 489-7900 |
| LA | Mandeville | 70471 | Northshore Volkswagen LLC | |
| MA | Brockton | 2301 | Paul Clark, Inc. | 587-9040 |
| MA | NORTH ATTLEBORO | 2761 | Volkswagen of North Attleboro, Inc. | 695-7131 |
| MN | St. Cloud | 56301 | Eich Motor Company, Inc. | |
| NC | Burlington | 27217 | Maxwell Volkswagen, Inc | 2272727 |
| NJ | Bernardsville | 7924 | Grand Touring Motor Cars, Inc. | 7661600 |
| NJ | Turnersville | 8012 | Zanger Enterprises, Inc. | |
| NY | CICEO | 13039 | Drivers Village, Inc. | 699-2661 |
| NY | Middletown | 10940 | Middletown Motors, Inc. | 3444440 |
| NY | NYACK | 10960 | CMS Volkswagen Holdings, LLC | 845-353-0800 |
| NY | ONEONTA | 13820 | EGA Acquisition Corporation | 432-8100 |
| OH | AKRON | 44302 | Dave Walter, Inc. | 4348989 |
| OH | columbus | 43213 | Byers Imports, LLC | 864-5180 |
| OK | OKLAHOMA CITY | 73122 | Cable Motors, Inc. | 787-0433 |
| PA | GREENSBURG | 15601 | Sendell Motors, Inc. | |
| PA | Langhorne | 19047 | H.A. Ott Motorcars, L.P. | 7414100 |
| TX | Dallas | 75209 | Boardwalk Transportation South,Ltd. | 561-8100 |
| TX | HOUSTON | 77094 | Meszaros Volkswagen of W. Houston | 675-8625 |
| VA | ALEXANDRIA | 22305 | Greenway Group Associates, LLC | 6848888 |
| VA | VIENNA | 22182 | Stohlman Volkswagen, Inc. | 893-2990 |
| WI | Green Bay | 54304 | Broadway Imports | 498-6666 |
| WI | Milwaukee | 53209 | Concours Motors, Inc. |