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2009 Volkswagen Touareg

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 Touareg.

Body SUV

The 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is an SUV within the 2004-2017 model history requiring 9.0 qt of oil with viscosities of 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40. Records for this year show 2 recalls and 19 total owner complaints, with the Fuel/Propulsion System identified as the top complaint area. When measured against the model's highest complaint count of 231 in 2004 and lowest of 9 in 2007, the 2009 model sits near the lower end of the reliability spectrum, signaling a marked improvement in stability since the 2004 model year.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity9.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40OEM · verified
Lug nut torque118 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 95R Diesel · 850 Diesel CCA battery, OE oil filter 059115441K. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 95R Diesel · 850 Diesel CCAOEM · verified
Tire size255-60R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter059115441K alt 021115562A
Engine air filter7L0129620 alt 7L0129620A
Fuel filter7L6919679D alt 7L6127434C
Spark plug101905621B alt 101905622
Battery000915089K alt 000915089H
Front wiper blades7L0998002A
Serpentine belt022145933P alt 059903137T
Thermostat059121139A alt 03H121113D
Cabin air filter7E0819631

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length187 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height68.1 in
Wheelbase111.8 in
Curb weight5086 lb
Track (front / rear)64.6 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Touareg of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.8–7.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.80 sec — 2009 TDI
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2009TDI 3.0L Turbo Diesel V67.80 sec15.90 sec225 hpAWD
2009TDI 3.0L Turbo Diesel V67.90 sec16.10 sec225 hpAWD
2008V8 4.2L V86.90 sec15.20 sec350 hpAWD
2010TDI 3.0L Turbo Diesel V67.90 sec16.00 sec225 hpAWD
2007V6 3.6L V67.60 sec15.80 sec280 hpAWD
2005V10 TDI 4.9L V106.30 sec14.60 sec310 hpAWD
2005V6 3.2L V69.80 sec17.30 sec240 hpAWD
2004V10 TDI 5.0L Turbo Diesel V106.20 sec14.70 sec310 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 9.0 qt of 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 engine oil, CONTACT DEALER FOR CORRECT LUBRICANT in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 118 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilCONTACT DEALER FOR CORRECT LUBRICANT
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.1 Pints
Engine CoolantUSE G012ABG-A1 COOLANT
Engine Oil0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil Capacity9.0 qt
Engine Oil0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs96 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsM8 nuts: 18 ft-lbs, M10 nuts: 30 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs96 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts118 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant CapacityWith dual zone climatic, 1.54-1.65; with four zone climatic, 2.31-2.42. lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil CapacityWith dual zone climatic, 6.41-7.08; with four zone climatic, 10.12. oz
Standard BCI Group Number95R Diesel
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 Diesel cca
Standard BCI Group Number49

Service checks

Pressure Test14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20-23 psi
Pressure Test14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum81.0 psi
Residual Pressure58.0 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum87.0 psi

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH-FN 3
Torque Caliper to Bracket18 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle199 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Brake ApplicationWITH-FN 3
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.161 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.161 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.004 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 906 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 454 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
137 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9037 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
129 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9029 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
144 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9044 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174 ft. lbs., step 2: 18074 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
116 ft. lbs., step 2: 9016 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
111 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
222 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
3turn 180 degrees using a ratchet; Apply liquid locking fluid-D 197 300 A2 sealant under head of bolts before installing the longer cylinder head bolts must be installed in the middle holes of the cylinder head.180 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
122 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
244 ft. lbs.44 ft. lbs
390 degrees.90 degrees
490 degrees.; Do not re-use old bolts.90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat bolt head washers and threads with clean engine oil

126.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
244.2 ft. lbs.44.2 ft. lbs
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees90 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
144 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9044 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
144 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9044 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., step 2: 2215 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18022 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 906 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 5,000 miDiesel Emissions Fluid (inspect fluid level)
Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
At 20,000 miFuel Filter Water Separator (drain)
Every 20,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Suspension Shock or Strut (inspect)
Every 40,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Stop (lubricate) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 60,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 80,000 miHeadlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level)
At 110,000 miTiming Belt (replace)
At 130,000 miDiesel Particulate Filter (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2009 Volkswagen Touareg marks a notable inflection point in its generation, with federal complaint data showing a sharp decline from the high volumes seen in 2004 (231 complaints) to just 9 in 2007, before rising slightly to 16 in 2011. The 2009 model year itself is absent from the provided federal record, suggesting either minimal reported issues or a data gap, but its immediate predecessor (2007) and successor (2011) indicate a period of relative stability in recalls (3–4) and investigations (0–2). Complaints for 2009’s top areas—fuel/propulsion system and powertrain—are low in absolute terms (6 and 2, respectively), with no crash- or fire-related incidents reported. This positions 2009 as a quieter year within the generation’s arc, though the lack of direct data limits definitive conclusions. The trend implies Volkswagen had addressed early reliability concerns by this midpoint, but buyers should verify service history for the specific issues noted. **Takeaway: The 2009 Touareg appears to be a comparatively sound year to buy, but thorough pre-purchase inspection is critical given the generation’s mixed track record.**

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
636
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
19
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 19 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System6
Power Train2
Fuel System, Diesel2
Steering2
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting,Visibility/Wiper1
Air Bags,Structure1
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Air Bags,Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 636 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TT 10-18-02_22026-06-18EngineLubricating engine components before reassembly.
TT 13-20-01_32026-06-18EngineInstruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
V6919012010479_172026-06-11Air BagsInquiries
V1719012012855_812026-06-04EngineVolkswagen Engine Oil Standards
VOS-26-212026-03-27EngineThis is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 95R batteryVehicles taking 9.0 qtEngine oil filter 059115441KEngine air filter 7L0129620Fuel filter 7L6919679DSpark plug 101905621B

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2009 Touareg take?

9.0 qt of 0W-40, 5W-30 OR 5W-40 MEETING VW SPECIFICATION 502.00, per the factory manual.

Does the 2009 Touareg have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.