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Active Recalls (3)

15V483000 Aug 4, 2015 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwage...

14V441000 Jul 21, 2014 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 to June 2014. When using winterized fuel, in certain conditions bubbles...

13V569000 Nov 22, 2013 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 through June 2011. Due to a problem with the fuse for the exterior ligh...

Complaints

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Dec 27, 2024 Engine 137,000 mi

⁠The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the engine stalled. After several attempts, the vehicle started however the vehicle drove slowly. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and ...

Dec 27, 2024 Engine 137,000 mi

⁠The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the engine stalled. After several attempts, the vehicle started however the vehicle drove slowly. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and ...

Jul 26, 2024 Engine

My Tiguan randomly shuts down or stalls while driving. I have come very close to accidents because It is in the middle of the road where I can't pull over, people coming around a curve behind me that may not have time to brake, specifically RV's and Semi-trucks. It is terrifying. I have maintained ...

Jul 26, 2024 Electrical System

My Tiguan randomly shuts down or stalls while driving. I have come very close to accidents because It is in the middle of the road where I can't pull over, people coming around a curve behind me that may not have time to brake, specifically RV's and Semi-trucks. It is terrifying. I have maintained ...

Jul 26, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

My Tiguan randomly shuts down or stalls while driving. I have come very close to accidents because It is in the middle of the road where I can't pull over, people coming around a curve behind me that may not have time to brake, specifically RV's and Semi-trucks. It is terrifying. I have maintained ...

Jul 26, 2024 Engine

My Tiguan randomly shuts down or stalls while driving. I have come very close to accidents because It is in the middle of the road where I can't pull over, people coming around a curve behind me that may not have time to brake, specifically RV's and Semi-trucks. It is terrifying. I have maintained ...

Jul 26, 2024 Electrical System

My Tiguan randomly shuts down or stalls while driving. I have come very close to accidents because It is in the middle of the road where I can't pull over, people coming around a curve behind me that may not have time to brake, specifically RV's and Semi-trucks. It is terrifying. I have maintained ...

Jul 26, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

My Tiguan randomly shuts down or stalls while driving. I have come very close to accidents because It is in the middle of the road where I can't pull over, people coming around a curve behind me that may not have time to brake, specifically RV's and Semi-trucks. It is terrifying. I have maintained ...

Oct 6, 2022 Air Bags

This vehicle has already been recalled for faulty clock spring, which renders the airbag inoperable but the clock spring has failed again. This is a common issue VW needs to fix.

Oct 6, 2022 Air Bags

This vehicle has already been recalled for faulty clock spring, which renders the airbag inoperable but the clock spring has failed again. This is a common issue VW needs to fix.

May 10, 2022 Air Bags

Clock spring in steering column has snapped. Because if a previous recall, this part is covered under warranty. New clock spring is on back order without any ETA when one will be available. Car horn is disabled and airbags will not deploy if an accident does occur. State safety inspection can not/wi...

May 10, 2022 Air Bags

Clock spring in steering column has snapped. Because if a previous recall, this part is covered under warranty. New clock spring is on back order without any ETA when one will be available. Car horn is disabled and airbags will not deploy if an accident does occur. State safety inspection can not/wi...

May 3, 2022 Air Bags

The clock spring is broken in my 2011 VW Tiguan at 114,000 miles. Therefore, the driver airbag on the steering wheel does not work. Therefore, there is a safety issue if one drives the car. The problem is not fixed because there are no parts to fix it. Apparently there is a chip in the clock spring ...

May 3, 2022 Steering

The clock spring is broken in my 2011 VW Tiguan at 114,000 miles. Therefore, the driver airbag on the steering wheel does not work. Therefore, there is a safety issue if one drives the car. The problem is not fixed because there are no parts to fix it. Apparently there is a chip in the clock spring ...

May 3, 2022 Electrical System

The clock spring is broken in my 2011 VW Tiguan at 114,000 miles. Therefore, the driver airbag on the steering wheel does not work. Therefore, there is a safety issue if one drives the car. The problem is not fixed because there are no parts to fix it. Apparently there is a chip in the clock spring ...

May 3, 2022 Air Bags

The clock spring is broken in my 2011 VW Tiguan at 114,000 miles. Therefore, the driver airbag on the steering wheel does not work. Therefore, there is a safety issue if one drives the car. The problem is not fixed because there are no parts to fix it. Apparently there is a chip in the clock spring ...

May 3, 2022 Steering

The clock spring is broken in my 2011 VW Tiguan at 114,000 miles. Therefore, the driver airbag on the steering wheel does not work. Therefore, there is a safety issue if one drives the car. The problem is not fixed because there are no parts to fix it. Apparently there is a chip in the clock spring ...

May 3, 2022 Electrical System

The clock spring is broken in my 2011 VW Tiguan at 114,000 miles. Therefore, the driver airbag on the steering wheel does not work. Therefore, there is a safety issue if one drives the car. The problem is not fixed because there are no parts to fix it. Apparently there is a chip in the clock spring ...

Sep 16, 2021 Engine

Timeing chain skipped a tooth destroyig the engine completely. Yes its available for inspection upon request. The problem has been settled in a class action lawsuit but no recall has been issued for ea888 engines between 2008 and 2013

Sep 16, 2021 Engine

Timeing chain skipped a tooth destroyig the engine completely. Yes its available for inspection upon request. The problem has been settled in a class action lawsuit but no recall has been issued for ea888 engines between 2008 and 2013

Aug 24, 2021 Suspension

The driver side rear coil spring snapped at 103,000 miles. We just returned from a road trip and are lucky it occurred in the driveway. There was a loud bang when it occurred. The car had to be towed for replacement of both coil springs.

Aug 24, 2021 Suspension

The driver side rear coil spring snapped at 103,000 miles. We just returned from a road trip and are lucky it occurred in the driveway. There was a loud bang when it occurred. The car had to be towed for replacement of both coil springs.

Dec 1, 2020 Engine 75,278 mi

THE VEHICLE STARTED SPUTTERING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO VOLKSWAGEN AND THEY TOLD ME TO PUT GAS TREATMENT IN SEE IF THAT FIXES PROBLEM. IT SEEMED TO HELP A BIT FOR A WEEK BUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STILL ON. THEN ONE MORNING I GOT UP AND TIRED TO START CAR IT HESITATED TO START ALMOST DIED ...

Dec 1, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 75,278 mi

THE VEHICLE STARTED SPUTTERING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO VOLKSWAGEN AND THEY TOLD ME TO PUT GAS TREATMENT IN SEE IF THAT FIXES PROBLEM. IT SEEMED TO HELP A BIT FOR A WEEK BUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STILL ON. THEN ONE MORNING I GOT UP AND TIRED TO START CAR IT HESITATED TO START ALMOST DIED ...

Dec 1, 2020 Engine 75,278 mi

THE VEHICLE STARTED SPUTTERING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO VOLKSWAGEN AND THEY TOLD ME TO PUT GAS TREATMENT IN SEE IF THAT FIXES PROBLEM. IT SEEMED TO HELP A BIT FOR A WEEK BUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STILL ON. THEN ONE MORNING I GOT UP AND TIRED TO START CAR IT HESITATED TO START ALMOST DIED ...

Dec 1, 2020 Fuel/propulsion System 75,278 mi

THE VEHICLE STARTED SPUTTERING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO VOLKSWAGEN AND THEY TOLD ME TO PUT GAS TREATMENT IN SEE IF THAT FIXES PROBLEM. IT SEEMED TO HELP A BIT FOR A WEEK BUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STILL ON. THEN ONE MORNING I GOT UP AND TIRED TO START CAR IT HESITATED TO START ALMOST DIED ...

Oct 19, 2020 Structure 87,000 mi

THE LATCH FROM THE TRUNK STOPPED WORKING AND THE TRUNK DOESN'T CLOSE

Oct 19, 2020 Structure 87,000 mi

THE LATCH FROM THE TRUNK STOPPED WORKING AND THE TRUNK DOESN'T CLOSE

Jun 24, 2020 Air Bags

THE LIGHTS ON THE CAR START FLASING ,WHEN YOU TURN OF THE CAR , EVERY LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD & THE STERRING WHEEL HAVE A NOISE SOUND LIKE THE CLOCK RING HAS SOME DUST IN SIDE. *TR

Jun 24, 2020 Electrical System

THE LIGHTS ON THE CAR START FLASING ,WHEN YOU TURN OF THE CAR , EVERY LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD & THE STERRING WHEEL HAVE A NOISE SOUND LIKE THE CLOCK RING HAS SOME DUST IN SIDE. *TR

Jun 24, 2020 Exterior Lighting

THE LIGHTS ON THE CAR START FLASING ,WHEN YOU TURN OF THE CAR , EVERY LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD & THE STERRING WHEEL HAVE A NOISE SOUND LIKE THE CLOCK RING HAS SOME DUST IN SIDE. *TR

Jun 24, 2020 Air Bags

THE LIGHTS ON THE CAR START FLASING ,WHEN YOU TURN OF THE CAR , EVERY LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD & THE STERRING WHEEL HAVE A NOISE SOUND LIKE THE CLOCK RING HAS SOME DUST IN SIDE. *TR

Jun 24, 2020 Electrical System

THE LIGHTS ON THE CAR START FLASING ,WHEN YOU TURN OF THE CAR , EVERY LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD & THE STERRING WHEEL HAVE A NOISE SOUND LIKE THE CLOCK RING HAS SOME DUST IN SIDE. *TR

Jun 24, 2020 Exterior Lighting

THE LIGHTS ON THE CAR START FLASING ,WHEN YOU TURN OF THE CAR , EVERY LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD & THE STERRING WHEEL HAVE A NOISE SOUND LIKE THE CLOCK RING HAS SOME DUST IN SIDE. *TR

Jun 5, 2020 Air Bags

THE CLOCK SPRING SOUND A LOT, WHEN YOU DO A TURN , AND IT SOUND A LOT , MOVING THE WHEEL, THE BRAKES HAVE A SOUND WHEN YOU ARE GO IN DOWN THE HILL , SEEMS LIKE THE CAR WANT TO STOP ,LIKE SOME BODY IS PUSHING THE BRAKES. *TR

Jun 5, 2020 Service Brakes

THE CLOCK SPRING SOUND A LOT, WHEN YOU DO A TURN , AND IT SOUND A LOT , MOVING THE WHEEL, THE BRAKES HAVE A SOUND WHEN YOU ARE GO IN DOWN THE HILL , SEEMS LIKE THE CAR WANT TO STOP ,LIKE SOME BODY IS PUSHING THE BRAKES. *TR

Jun 5, 2020 Exterior Lighting

THE CLOCK SPRING SOUND A LOT, WHEN YOU DO A TURN , AND IT SOUND A LOT , MOVING THE WHEEL, THE BRAKES HAVE A SOUND WHEN YOU ARE GO IN DOWN THE HILL , SEEMS LIKE THE CAR WANT TO STOP ,LIKE SOME BODY IS PUSHING THE BRAKES. *TR

Jun 5, 2020 Air Bags

THE CLOCK SPRING SOUND A LOT, WHEN YOU DO A TURN , AND IT SOUND A LOT , MOVING THE WHEEL, THE BRAKES HAVE A SOUND WHEN YOU ARE GO IN DOWN THE HILL , SEEMS LIKE THE CAR WANT TO STOP ,LIKE SOME BODY IS PUSHING THE BRAKES. *TR

Jun 5, 2020 Service Brakes

THE CLOCK SPRING SOUND A LOT, WHEN YOU DO A TURN , AND IT SOUND A LOT , MOVING THE WHEEL, THE BRAKES HAVE A SOUND WHEN YOU ARE GO IN DOWN THE HILL , SEEMS LIKE THE CAR WANT TO STOP ,LIKE SOME BODY IS PUSHING THE BRAKES. *TR

Jun 5, 2020 Exterior Lighting

THE CLOCK SPRING SOUND A LOT, WHEN YOU DO A TURN , AND IT SOUND A LOT , MOVING THE WHEEL, THE BRAKES HAVE A SOUND WHEN YOU ARE GO IN DOWN THE HILL , SEEMS LIKE THE CAR WANT TO STOP ,LIKE SOME BODY IS PUSHING THE BRAKES. *TR

May 30, 2020 Air Bags

AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING AND THE CAR STAR FLASHING. *TR

May 30, 2020 Electrical System

AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING AND THE CAR STAR FLASHING. *TR

May 30, 2020 Exterior Lighting

AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING AND THE CAR STAR FLASHING. *TR

May 30, 2020 Air Bags

AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING AND THE CAR STAR FLASHING. *TR

May 30, 2020 Electrical System

AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING AND THE CAR STAR FLASHING. *TR

May 30, 2020 Exterior Lighting

AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING AND THE CAR STAR FLASHING. *TR

May 26, 2020 Electrical System 80,000 mi

F16 FUSE BOX MELTING AND FUSE BURNT BUT NOT TRIPPED IN HOOD. ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS WERE LOST WHILE DRIVING AND WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED AT HIGH SPEEDS ON HIGHWAY. *TR

May 26, 2020 Electrical System 80,000 mi

F16 FUSE BOX MELTING AND FUSE BURNT BUT NOT TRIPPED IN HOOD. ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS WERE LOST WHILE DRIVING AND WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED AT HIGH SPEEDS ON HIGHWAY. *TR

Mar 12, 2020 Engine 88,000 mi

ENGINE WATER PUMP FAILURE DURING A STOP @ RED LIGHT

Mar 12, 2020 Engine 91,000 mi

TIMING CHAIN FAILURE, BROKEN. STARTED ENGINE ON 3-10-2020, ENGINE SPUTTERED, STALLED. SHOP MECHANIC CALLED 3-12-2020 TO NOTIFY ME THAT THE TIMING CHAIN SNAPPED.

Mar 12, 2020 Engine 88,000 mi

ENGINE WATER PUMP FAILURE DURING A STOP @ RED LIGHT

Mar 12, 2020 Engine 91,000 mi

TIMING CHAIN FAILURE, BROKEN. STARTED ENGINE ON 3-10-2020, ENGINE SPUTTERED, STALLED. SHOP MECHANIC CALLED 3-12-2020 TO NOTIFY ME THAT THE TIMING CHAIN SNAPPED.

Feb 12, 2020 Engine 104,000 mi

TIMING CHAIN FAILED WHICH CAUSED CAR TO DIE AND DAMAGED ENGINE. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THIS HAPPENED. TRAFFIC WAS NOT HEAVY AND VEHICLE WAS ON CITY STREET SO WAS ABLE TO STOP AND PULL OVER.

Feb 12, 2020 Engine 104,000 mi

TIMING CHAIN FAILED WHICH CAUSED CAR TO DIE AND DAMAGED ENGINE. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THIS HAPPENED. TRAFFIC WAS NOT HEAVY AND VEHICLE WAS ON CITY STREET SO WAS ABLE TO STOP AND PULL OVER.

Dec 24, 2019 Air Bags 119,000 mi

VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 15V483000 ON 5/2015. HOWEVER, THE REPAIRED/REPLACED PART APPEARS TO HAVE FAILED AGAIN (CLICKING NOISE WHEN TURNING WHEEL, AIR BAG LIGHT ON, COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER IN STEERING WHEEL). AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AFTER STARTING THE CAR WHILE PARKED ON SIDE OF CITY STREET AND ME...

Dec 24, 2019 Air Bags 119,000 mi

VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 15V483000 ON 5/2015. HOWEVER, THE REPAIRED/REPLACED PART APPEARS TO HAVE FAILED AGAIN (CLICKING NOISE WHEN TURNING WHEEL, AIR BAG LIGHT ON, COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER IN STEERING WHEEL). AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AFTER STARTING THE CAR WHILE PARKED ON SIDE OF CITY STREET AND ME...

Dec 4, 2019 Steering 60,000 mi

I OWN A 2011 VW TIGUAN AND IS THE WORST CAR I'VE EVER OWNED. 1. INITIALLY I HAD A BAD TURBO AT 60,000 MILES. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SHOWED AND ENDED UP A BAD TURBO. 2. A BAD OIL LEAK FROM ONE OF THE ENGINE GASKET ONLY HAPPENED WHEN DRIVING 3. A BAD COOLANT LEAK. I WAS DRIVING AND I SAW THE OVERHEATI...

Dec 4, 2019 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

I OWN A 2011 VW TIGUAN AND IS THE WORST CAR I'VE EVER OWNED. 1. INITIALLY I HAD A BAD TURBO AT 60,000 MILES. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SHOWED AND ENDED UP A BAD TURBO. 2. A BAD OIL LEAK FROM ONE OF THE ENGINE GASKET ONLY HAPPENED WHEN DRIVING 3. A BAD COOLANT LEAK. I WAS DRIVING AND I SAW THE OVERHEATI...

Dec 4, 2019 Steering 60,000 mi

I OWN A 2011 VW TIGUAN AND IS THE WORST CAR I'VE EVER OWNED. 1. INITIALLY I HAD A BAD TURBO AT 60,000 MILES. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SHOWED AND ENDED UP A BAD TURBO. 2. A BAD OIL LEAK FROM ONE OF THE ENGINE GASKET ONLY HAPPENED WHEN DRIVING 3. A BAD COOLANT LEAK. I WAS DRIVING AND I SAW THE OVERHEATI...

Dec 4, 2019 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

I OWN A 2011 VW TIGUAN AND IS THE WORST CAR I'VE EVER OWNED. 1. INITIALLY I HAD A BAD TURBO AT 60,000 MILES. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SHOWED AND ENDED UP A BAD TURBO. 2. A BAD OIL LEAK FROM ONE OF THE ENGINE GASKET ONLY HAPPENED WHEN DRIVING 3. A BAD COOLANT LEAK. I WAS DRIVING AND I SAW THE OVERHEATI...

Oct 28, 2019 Electrical System 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V569000(EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LEITH VOLKSWAGEN OF CARY (2300 AUTOPARK BLVD, CARY, NC 27511, (919) 297-1640) FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ...

Oct 28, 2019 Exterior Lighting 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V569000(EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LEITH VOLKSWAGEN OF CARY (2300 AUTOPARK BLVD, CARY, NC 27511, (919) 297-1640) FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ...

Oct 28, 2019 Electrical System 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V569000(EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LEITH VOLKSWAGEN OF CARY (2300 AUTOPARK BLVD, CARY, NC 27511, (919) 297-1640) FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ...

Oct 28, 2019 Exterior Lighting 83,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V569000(EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LEITH VOLKSWAGEN OF CARY (2300 AUTOPARK BLVD, CARY, NC 27511, (919) 297-1640) FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ...

Sep 29, 2019 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

THE FUEL INDICATOR (GAUGE) IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DOES NOT TELL HOW MUCH FUEL IS IN THE VEHICLE. I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED BUT AS A "CERTIFIED" VEHICLE. I WOULD EXPECT THIS TO LAST LONGER AS I HAVE NEVER HAD ONE TO GO OUT ON A VEHICLE. IT NEVER TELLS HOW MUCH FUEL IS IN THE VEHICLE WHETHER IT IS ST...

Sep 29, 2019 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

THE FUEL INDICATOR (GAUGE) IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DOES NOT TELL HOW MUCH FUEL IS IN THE VEHICLE. I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED BUT AS A "CERTIFIED" VEHICLE. I WOULD EXPECT THIS TO LAST LONGER AS I HAVE NEVER HAD ONE TO GO OUT ON A VEHICLE. IT NEVER TELLS HOW MUCH FUEL IS IN THE VEHICLE WHETHER IT IS ST...

Sep 16, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 105,000 mi

IN A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT. AS I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD, GAS PEDAL STUCK. PROCEEDED TO JUMP THE CURB, RAN OVER A SIGN, AND THEN INTO A LARGE FLOWER POT. ALL THE WHILE MOTOR RUNNING AT HIGH RPM'S, UNTIL THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. THE ENTIRE FRONT OF...

Sep 16, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 105,000 mi

IN A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT. AS I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD, GAS PEDAL STUCK. PROCEEDED TO JUMP THE CURB, RAN OVER A SIGN, AND THEN INTO A LARGE FLOWER POT. ALL THE WHILE MOTOR RUNNING AT HIGH RPM'S, UNTIL THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF. THE ENTIRE FRONT OF...

Aug 16, 2019 Engine 75,317 mi

HAVE HAD 3 VW WATER PUMP FAILURES WITHIN THE PAST 11 MONTHS. THE ORIGINAL WATER PUMP FAILED IN SEPTEMBER 2018; THE REPLACEMENT FAILED IN JUNE 2019; AND ANOTHER REPLACEMENT FAILED IN AUGUST 2019. ALL INSTALLED AT AAA APPROVED MECHANIC SHOPS. COOLANT WOULD RUN LOW AND WHEN ALERTED TO THIS, IT COULD ...

Aug 16, 2019 Engine 75,317 mi

HAVE HAD 3 VW WATER PUMP FAILURES WITHIN THE PAST 11 MONTHS. THE ORIGINAL WATER PUMP FAILED IN SEPTEMBER 2018; THE REPLACEMENT FAILED IN JUNE 2019; AND ANOTHER REPLACEMENT FAILED IN AUGUST 2019. ALL INSTALLED AT AAA APPROVED MECHANIC SHOPS. COOLANT WOULD RUN LOW AND WHEN ALERTED TO THIS, IT COULD ...

Jun 10, 2019 Air Bags

MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER 69L2 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 15V483 THE DEALER REFUSE COMPLETE THE RECALL

Jun 10, 2019 Air Bags

MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER 69L2 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 15V483 THE DEALER REFUSE COMPLETE THE RECALL

Jun 5, 2019 Engine 90,000 mi

BELT TENSIONER NOISE /MORNING STARTUP ROUGH IDLE AND MISFIRING.

Jun 5, 2019 Power Train 90,000 mi

BELT TENSIONER NOISE /MORNING STARTUP ROUGH IDLE AND MISFIRING.

Jun 5, 2019 Unknown Or Other 90,000 mi

BELT TENSIONER NOISE /MORNING STARTUP ROUGH IDLE AND MISFIRING.

Jun 5, 2019 Engine 90,000 mi

BELT TENSIONER NOISE /MORNING STARTUP ROUGH IDLE AND MISFIRING.

Jun 5, 2019 Power Train 90,000 mi

BELT TENSIONER NOISE /MORNING STARTUP ROUGH IDLE AND MISFIRING.

Jun 5, 2019 Unknown Or Other 90,000 mi

BELT TENSIONER NOISE /MORNING STARTUP ROUGH IDLE AND MISFIRING.

May 10, 2019 Air Bags Crash 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, WHEN APPROXIMATING A GREEN LIGHT, THE VEHICLE IN FRONT MADE A SUDDEN COMPLETE STOP CAUSING THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASH INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS S...

May 10, 2019 Air Bags Crash 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, WHEN APPROXIMATING A GREEN LIGHT, THE VEHICLE IN FRONT MADE A SUDDEN COMPLETE STOP CAUSING THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASH INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS S...

Mar 30, 2019 Engine 86,000 mi

ENGINE SHUT OFF AT A STOPPED POSITION RANDOMLY.

Mar 30, 2019 Engine 86,000 mi

ENGINE SHUT OFF AT A STOPPED POSITION RANDOMLY.

Mar 26, 2019 Seats

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY PANORAMIC SUN SHADE IS SAGGING COST A LOT OF MONEY TO REPAIR...1500 AND UP ... MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH SOMEHOW IT'S A POOR DESIGN

Mar 26, 2019 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY PANORAMIC SUN SHADE IS SAGGING COST A LOT OF MONEY TO REPAIR...1500 AND UP ... MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH SOMEHOW IT'S A POOR DESIGN

Mar 26, 2019 Seats

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY PANORAMIC SUN SHADE IS SAGGING COST A LOT OF MONEY TO REPAIR...1500 AND UP ... MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH SOMEHOW IT'S A POOR DESIGN

Mar 26, 2019 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY PANORAMIC SUN SHADE IS SAGGING COST A LOT OF MONEY TO REPAIR...1500 AND UP ... MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH SOMEHOW IT'S A POOR DESIGN

Dec 19, 2018 Engine 120,000 mi

REAR MAIN OIL SEAL DESIGN IS INSIGNIFICANT. MY BLOWN OUT SEAL LEAKED OIL ONTO HEATED ENGINE COMPONENTS AND CAUSED SMOKE/OIL VAPORS TO BE PULLED INTO CABIN AREA. VEHICLE FIRE COULD HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND IDLING AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT BUT COULD HAVE JUST AS WELL BEEN DRIVI...

Dec 19, 2018 Engine 120,000 mi

REAR MAIN OIL SEAL DESIGN IS INSIGNIFICANT. MY BLOWN OUT SEAL LEAKED OIL ONTO HEATED ENGINE COMPONENTS AND CAUSED SMOKE/OIL VAPORS TO BE PULLED INTO CABIN AREA. VEHICLE FIRE COULD HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND IDLING AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT BUT COULD HAVE JUST AS WELL BEEN DRIVI...

Nov 5, 2018 Air Bags 61,200 mi

THERE WAS NO CRASH OR PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE, AIRBAG SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING. FOR ABOUT A WEEK NOW, "ERROR: AIRBAG" MESSAGE IS SHOWN UP ON DASHBOARD AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS TURNED ON. IN ADDITION TO THAT, EVEN I BUCKLED UP, WHEN I MAKE A RIGHT TURN SEAT BELT ALARM IS BEEPING AND SEAT BELT L...

Nov 5, 2018 Air Bags 61,200 mi

THERE WAS NO CRASH OR PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE, AIRBAG SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING. FOR ABOUT A WEEK NOW, "ERROR: AIRBAG" MESSAGE IS SHOWN UP ON DASHBOARD AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS TURNED ON. IN ADDITION TO THAT, EVEN I BUCKLED UP, WHEN I MAKE A RIGHT TURN SEAT BELT ALARM IS BEEPING AND SEAT BELT L...

Nov 4, 2018 Engine 49,227 mi

ENGINE OIL LEAK WAS NOTICED FIRST WHEN PARKED. AFTER FIRST REPAIR (NOVEMBER 01, 2018), IT STARTED TO LEAK AGAIN ONLY AFTER TWO DAYS FROM REPAIR. THEN IT WAS AGAIN REPAIRED, BUT IT STARTED TO LEAK THE SAME DAY AGAIN EVEN A NEW OIL PAN WAS REPLACED. NOW T IS UNDER REPAIRING AGAIN (NOT SURE THE COST AN...

Nov 4, 2018 Engine 49,227 mi

ENGINE OIL LEAK WAS NOTICED FIRST WHEN PARKED. AFTER FIRST REPAIR (NOVEMBER 01, 2018), IT STARTED TO LEAK AGAIN ONLY AFTER TWO DAYS FROM REPAIR. THEN IT WAS AGAIN REPAIRED, BUT IT STARTED TO LEAK THE SAME DAY AGAIN EVEN A NEW OIL PAN WAS REPLACED. NOW T IS UNDER REPAIRING AGAIN (NOT SURE THE COST AN...

Sep 28, 2018 Steering 75,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING AND APPROACHING A 4-WAY STOP SIGN AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON A SECONDARY ASPHALT PAVEMENT ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING AND AN AUDIBLE BEEPING NOISE CAME FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE WITH NO MESSAGE ON THE DISPLAY. IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK AC...

Sep 28, 2018 Steering 75,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING AND APPROACHING A 4-WAY STOP SIGN AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH ON A SECONDARY ASPHALT PAVEMENT ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING AND AN AUDIBLE BEEPING NOISE CAME FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE WITH NO MESSAGE ON THE DISPLAY. IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK AC...

Sep 26, 2018 Air Bags Crash 460,000 mi

WAS DRIVING AIR BAG NEVER CAME OUT THE IMPACT WAS FRONT.

Sep 26, 2018 Service Brakes Crash 460,000 mi

WAS DRIVING AIR BAG NEVER CAME OUT THE IMPACT WAS FRONT.

Sep 26, 2018 Exterior Lighting Crash 460,000 mi

WAS DRIVING AIR BAG NEVER CAME OUT THE IMPACT WAS FRONT.

Sep 26, 2018 Air Bags Crash 460,000 mi

WAS DRIVING AIR BAG NEVER CAME OUT THE IMPACT WAS FRONT.

Sep 26, 2018 Service Brakes Crash 460,000 mi

WAS DRIVING AIR BAG NEVER CAME OUT THE IMPACT WAS FRONT.

Sep 26, 2018 Exterior Lighting Crash 460,000 mi

WAS DRIVING AIR BAG NEVER CAME OUT THE IMPACT WAS FRONT.

Sep 4, 2018 Air Bags 57,000 mi

WHEN DOING A FULL TURN MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED CLICKING AND THEN MY AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. I ALSO LOST ALL STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS AND HORN. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I FOUND OUT IT WAS A CLOCK SPRING. VOLKSWAGEN HAS HAD MANY MODELS AFFECTED BY THIS EVEN MY 2011 YEAR TIGUAN BUT WHEN VOLKWAGEN ...

Sep 4, 2018 Electrical System 57,000 mi

WHEN DOING A FULL TURN MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED CLICKING AND THEN MY AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. I ALSO LOST ALL STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS AND HORN. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I FOUND OUT IT WAS A CLOCK SPRING. VOLKSWAGEN HAS HAD MANY MODELS AFFECTED BY THIS EVEN MY 2011 YEAR TIGUAN BUT WHEN VOLKWAGEN ...

Sep 4, 2018 Air Bags 57,000 mi

WHEN DOING A FULL TURN MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED CLICKING AND THEN MY AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. I ALSO LOST ALL STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS AND HORN. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I FOUND OUT IT WAS A CLOCK SPRING. VOLKSWAGEN HAS HAD MANY MODELS AFFECTED BY THIS EVEN MY 2011 YEAR TIGUAN BUT WHEN VOLKWAGEN ...

Sep 4, 2018 Electrical System 57,000 mi

WHEN DOING A FULL TURN MY STEERING WHEEL STARTED CLICKING AND THEN MY AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. I ALSO LOST ALL STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS AND HORN. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, I FOUND OUT IT WAS A CLOCK SPRING. VOLKSWAGEN HAS HAD MANY MODELS AFFECTED BY THIS EVEN MY 2011 YEAR TIGUAN BUT WHEN VOLKWAGEN ...

Aug 29, 2018 Air Bags 50,000 mi

THE CLOCK SWITCH FAILED TWICE AND VW REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FAULTY PART ALTHOUGH IT SHOWS THE HAD RECALLED 2011 THRU 2014 BUT THEY SAID IT DIDN'T INCLUDE MY VIN.

Aug 29, 2018 Air Bags 50,000 mi

THE CLOCK SWITCH FAILED TWICE AND VW REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FAULTY PART ALTHOUGH IT SHOWS THE HAD RECALLED 2011 THRU 2014 BUT THEY SAID IT DIDN'T INCLUDE MY VIN.

Aug 12, 2018 Engine 81,000 mi

TENSIONER AND CRANK SHAFT SPROCKET FAILURE. I BELIEVE THERE ARE SOME CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS ON THIS AND AM EXPECTING IT TO GO TO RECALL.

Aug 12, 2018 Engine 81,000 mi

TENSIONER AND CRANK SHAFT SPROCKET FAILURE. I BELIEVE THERE ARE SOME CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS ON THIS AND AM EXPECTING IT TO GO TO RECALL.

Aug 6, 2018 Engine 116,000 mi

A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON RIGHT AFTER STARTING THE CAR. THE OWNERS MANUAL SHOWED IT AS A "CATALYTIC CONVERTER" WARNING LIGHT AND RECOMMENDED THE CAR BE DRIVEN SLOWLY TO THE NEAREST VW DEALER. BY THE TIME IT ARRIVED AT THE DEALER, IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO RESTART, AND WHEN THEY SCANNED THE CODES, IT ...

Aug 6, 2018 Engine 116,000 mi

A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON RIGHT AFTER STARTING THE CAR. THE OWNERS MANUAL SHOWED IT AS A "CATALYTIC CONVERTER" WARNING LIGHT AND RECOMMENDED THE CAR BE DRIVEN SLOWLY TO THE NEAREST VW DEALER. BY THE TIME IT ARRIVED AT THE DEALER, IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO RESTART, AND WHEN THEY SCANNED THE CODES, IT ...

Jul 18, 2018 Engine 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (LAKELAND VOLKSWAGEN, 209 S LAKE PARKER AVE, LAKELAND, FL) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE V...

Jul 18, 2018 Engine 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (LAKELAND VOLKSWAGEN, 209 S LAKE PARKER AVE, LAKELAND, FL) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE V...

Jun 26, 2018 Engine 9,900 mi

I'M NOT SURE WHY THIS ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED BUT THERE'S PLENTY ON THIS THAT PEOPLE ARE EVEN GOING TO THE TV NEWS STATIONS FOR HELP.THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG ,NO LIGHTS,NO WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY ENGINE MOTOR STOPS WORKING. I SPOKE WITH THE WARRANTY COMPANY ,THE EXTENDED WARRA...

Jun 26, 2018 Power Train 9,900 mi

I'M NOT SURE WHY THIS ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED BUT THERE'S PLENTY ON THIS THAT PEOPLE ARE EVEN GOING TO THE TV NEWS STATIONS FOR HELP.THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG ,NO LIGHTS,NO WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY ENGINE MOTOR STOPS WORKING. I SPOKE WITH THE WARRANTY COMPANY ,THE EXTENDED WARRA...

Jun 26, 2018 Unknown Or Other 9,900 mi

I'M NOT SURE WHY THIS ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED BUT THERE'S PLENTY ON THIS THAT PEOPLE ARE EVEN GOING TO THE TV NEWS STATIONS FOR HELP.THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG ,NO LIGHTS,NO WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY ENGINE MOTOR STOPS WORKING. I SPOKE WITH THE WARRANTY COMPANY ,THE EXTENDED WARRA...

Jun 26, 2018 Engine 9,900 mi

I'M NOT SURE WHY THIS ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED BUT THERE'S PLENTY ON THIS THAT PEOPLE ARE EVEN GOING TO THE TV NEWS STATIONS FOR HELP.THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG ,NO LIGHTS,NO WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY ENGINE MOTOR STOPS WORKING. I SPOKE WITH THE WARRANTY COMPANY ,THE EXTENDED WARRA...

Jun 26, 2018 Power Train 9,900 mi

I'M NOT SURE WHY THIS ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED BUT THERE'S PLENTY ON THIS THAT PEOPLE ARE EVEN GOING TO THE TV NEWS STATIONS FOR HELP.THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG ,NO LIGHTS,NO WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY ENGINE MOTOR STOPS WORKING. I SPOKE WITH THE WARRANTY COMPANY ,THE EXTENDED WARRA...

Jun 26, 2018 Unknown Or Other 9,900 mi

I'M NOT SURE WHY THIS ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED BUT THERE'S PLENTY ON THIS THAT PEOPLE ARE EVEN GOING TO THE TV NEWS STATIONS FOR HELP.THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG ,NO LIGHTS,NO WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY ENGINE MOTOR STOPS WORKING. I SPOKE WITH THE WARRANTY COMPANY ,THE EXTENDED WARRA...

Jun 18, 2018 Engine 99,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE CAR EVERYTHING WAS FINE GOING GOOD AS SHE WENT TO PUT IN PARK THE CAR JUST STOPPED..THE ENGINE COMPLETELY STOPPED. IT'S STILL NOT RUNNING ST ALL FOR NO REASON AT ALL.THE MAINTENANCE ON CAR IS UP TO DATE AS WELL AS BRAND NEW TIRES PUT ON.

Jun 18, 2018 Engine 99,000 mi

I HAD DID THIS BACK IN JANUARY AS WELL AS THE CAR ITSELF WAS NOT FEELING RIGHT. ON THE NEWS PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM BETWEEN MILES OF 57 THOUSAND TO OVER 100 THOUSAND COMPLAINED ABOUT ENGINE,MOTOR COMPLETELY STOPPING,COMPLETELY NOT WORKING. MY CAR AS WELL JUST FULLY STOPPED FOR NO REASON.IVE CAL...

Jun 18, 2018 Engine 99,000 mi

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE CAR EVERYTHING WAS FINE GOING GOOD AS SHE WENT TO PUT IN PARK THE CAR JUST STOPPED..THE ENGINE COMPLETELY STOPPED. IT'S STILL NOT RUNNING ST ALL FOR NO REASON AT ALL.THE MAINTENANCE ON CAR IS UP TO DATE AS WELL AS BRAND NEW TIRES PUT ON.

Jun 18, 2018 Engine 99,000 mi

I HAD DID THIS BACK IN JANUARY AS WELL AS THE CAR ITSELF WAS NOT FEELING RIGHT. ON THE NEWS PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM BETWEEN MILES OF 57 THOUSAND TO OVER 100 THOUSAND COMPLAINED ABOUT ENGINE,MOTOR COMPLETELY STOPPING,COMPLETELY NOT WORKING. MY CAR AS WELL JUST FULLY STOPPED FOR NO REASON.IVE CAL...

May 29, 2018 Air Bags 89,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING MY 2011 TIGUAN FINE A COUPLE TIMES EARLIER IN THE DAY, I CAME BACK TO MY PARKED CAR, AND TURNED IT ON. WHEN I DID THIS MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WITH AN "ERROR: AIRBAG" MESSAGE ON THE DISPLAY. AFTER THIS HAPPENED, I NOTICE THE HORN AND OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES OF THE WHEEL DIDN'T WORK. ...

May 29, 2018 Steering 89,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING MY 2011 TIGUAN FINE A COUPLE TIMES EARLIER IN THE DAY, I CAME BACK TO MY PARKED CAR, AND TURNED IT ON. WHEN I DID THIS MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WITH AN "ERROR: AIRBAG" MESSAGE ON THE DISPLAY. AFTER THIS HAPPENED, I NOTICE THE HORN AND OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES OF THE WHEEL DIDN'T WORK. ...

May 29, 2018 Air Bags 89,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING MY 2011 TIGUAN FINE A COUPLE TIMES EARLIER IN THE DAY, I CAME BACK TO MY PARKED CAR, AND TURNED IT ON. WHEN I DID THIS MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WITH AN "ERROR: AIRBAG" MESSAGE ON THE DISPLAY. AFTER THIS HAPPENED, I NOTICE THE HORN AND OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES OF THE WHEEL DIDN'T WORK. ...

May 29, 2018 Steering 89,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING MY 2011 TIGUAN FINE A COUPLE TIMES EARLIER IN THE DAY, I CAME BACK TO MY PARKED CAR, AND TURNED IT ON. WHEN I DID THIS MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WITH AN "ERROR: AIRBAG" MESSAGE ON THE DISPLAY. AFTER THIS HAPPENED, I NOTICE THE HORN AND OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES OF THE WHEEL DIDN'T WORK. ...

May 15, 2018 Air Bags 78,687 mi

AS I WAS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL WITH THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, I HEARD A CLICKING SOUND AND THEN A SNAP. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IMMEDIATELY CAME ON AND ALL ELECTRONIC CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE HORN CEASED TO WORK. I HAD THE COVER PUT ON BASED ON THE PREVIOUS RECALL, WHICH OBVIOUSLY FAILED. I...

May 15, 2018 Unknown Or Other 78,687 mi

AS I WAS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL WITH THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, I HEARD A CLICKING SOUND AND THEN A SNAP. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IMMEDIATELY CAME ON AND ALL ELECTRONIC CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE HORN CEASED TO WORK. I HAD THE COVER PUT ON BASED ON THE PREVIOUS RECALL, WHICH OBVIOUSLY FAILED. I...

May 15, 2018 Air Bags 78,687 mi

AS I WAS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL WITH THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, I HEARD A CLICKING SOUND AND THEN A SNAP. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IMMEDIATELY CAME ON AND ALL ELECTRONIC CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE HORN CEASED TO WORK. I HAD THE COVER PUT ON BASED ON THE PREVIOUS RECALL, WHICH OBVIOUSLY FAILED. I...

May 15, 2018 Unknown Or Other 78,687 mi

AS I WAS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL WITH THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, I HEARD A CLICKING SOUND AND THEN A SNAP. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IMMEDIATELY CAME ON AND ALL ELECTRONIC CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE HORN CEASED TO WORK. I HAD THE COVER PUT ON BASED ON THE PREVIOUS RECALL, WHICH OBVIOUSLY FAILED. I...

May 9, 2018 Engine 94,000 mi

BRIGHT RED "OIL CAN" STARTS FLASHING ON SCREEN WHILE ON MAJOR HIGHWAY. MADE I HOME. THE NEXT DAY THE CAR KEPT STALING BEFORE I EVEN LEFT FOR WORK. FOUND OUT NO OIL WAS BEING DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE MOTOR CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SEIZE. LOUD NOISE COULD ALSO BE THE TIMING BELT, WHICH IS A COMMON PRO...

May 9, 2018 Engine 94,000 mi

BRIGHT RED "OIL CAN" STARTS FLASHING ON SCREEN WHILE ON MAJOR HIGHWAY. MADE I HOME. THE NEXT DAY THE CAR KEPT STALING BEFORE I EVEN LEFT FOR WORK. FOUND OUT NO OIL WAS BEING DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE MOTOR CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SEIZE. LOUD NOISE COULD ALSO BE THE TIMING BELT, WHICH IS A COMMON PRO...

May 1, 2018 Air Bags

CLOCK SPRING FAILED TWICE CAUSING PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT TO FAIL AND HORN DOES NOT WORK. FIRST REPAIR WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND 2ND REPAIR WAS UNDER THE RECALL. DEALER SAID I HAVE TO CALL VW TOO COVER IT AND VW CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID IT WILL NOT BE COVERED UNTIL A 2ND RECALL IS ORDERED. SO FAR VW HAS N...

May 1, 2018 Unknown Or Other

CLOCK SPRING FAILED TWICE CAUSING PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT TO FAIL AND HORN DOES NOT WORK. FIRST REPAIR WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND 2ND REPAIR WAS UNDER THE RECALL. DEALER SAID I HAVE TO CALL VW TOO COVER IT AND VW CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID IT WILL NOT BE COVERED UNTIL A 2ND RECALL IS ORDERED. SO FAR VW HAS N...

May 1, 2018 Air Bags

CLOCK SPRING FAILED TWICE CAUSING PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT TO FAIL AND HORN DOES NOT WORK. FIRST REPAIR WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND 2ND REPAIR WAS UNDER THE RECALL. DEALER SAID I HAVE TO CALL VW TOO COVER IT AND VW CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID IT WILL NOT BE COVERED UNTIL A 2ND RECALL IS ORDERED. SO FAR VW HAS N...

May 1, 2018 Unknown Or Other

CLOCK SPRING FAILED TWICE CAUSING PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT TO FAIL AND HORN DOES NOT WORK. FIRST REPAIR WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND 2ND REPAIR WAS UNDER THE RECALL. DEALER SAID I HAVE TO CALL VW TOO COVER IT AND VW CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID IT WILL NOT BE COVERED UNTIL A 2ND RECALL IS ORDERED. SO FAR VW HAS N...

Mar 23, 2018 Engine 109,000 mi

CAR WAS RUNNING FINE, NO DASH LIGHTS, ODD SOUNDS OR ANYTHING TO INDICATE ISSUE. LAST OIL CHANGE WAS NORMAL AND ALMOST DUE FOR NEW OIL CHANGE. AT 109K MILES, WENT TO START THE CAR AND TURNED OVER BUT IMMEDIATELY SHUT DOWN. THOUGHT MAYBE KEY FOB OR FUEL PUMP BUT HAD TO HAVE TOWED TO VW DEALER. UPON...

Mar 23, 2018 Engine 109,000 mi

CAR WAS RUNNING FINE, NO DASH LIGHTS, ODD SOUNDS OR ANYTHING TO INDICATE ISSUE. LAST OIL CHANGE WAS NORMAL AND ALMOST DUE FOR NEW OIL CHANGE. AT 109K MILES, WENT TO START THE CAR AND TURNED OVER BUT IMMEDIATELY SHUT DOWN. THOUGHT MAYBE KEY FOB OR FUEL PUMP BUT HAD TO HAVE TOWED TO VW DEALER. UPON...

Mar 7, 2018 Air Bags 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND AN AIR BAG WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BRANDON VOLKSWAGEN (9816 E ADAMO DR, TAMPA, FL 33619, (844) 378-9574) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT TH...

Mar 7, 2018 Steering 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND AN AIR BAG WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BRANDON VOLKSWAGEN (9816 E ADAMO DR, TAMPA, FL 33619, (844) 378-9574) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT TH...

Mar 7, 2018 Air Bags 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND AN AIR BAG WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BRANDON VOLKSWAGEN (9816 E ADAMO DR, TAMPA, FL 33619, (844) 378-9574) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT TH...

Mar 7, 2018 Steering 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND AN AIR BAG WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BRANDON VOLKSWAGEN (9816 E ADAMO DR, TAMPA, FL 33619, (844) 378-9574) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT TH...

Feb 6, 2018 Air Bags 69 mi

MY AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON IN THE CAR IT IS MY DASHBOARD I HAVE HAD IT RESET AND IT STILL KEEPS COMING ON AND IT SAYS AIRBAG ERROR WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THIS

Feb 6, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 69 mi

MY AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON IN THE CAR IT IS MY DASHBOARD I HAVE HAD IT RESET AND IT STILL KEEPS COMING ON AND IT SAYS AIRBAG ERROR WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THIS

Feb 6, 2018 Air Bags 69 mi

MY AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON IN THE CAR IT IS MY DASHBOARD I HAVE HAD IT RESET AND IT STILL KEEPS COMING ON AND IT SAYS AIRBAG ERROR WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THIS

Feb 6, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 69 mi

MY AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON IN THE CAR IT IS MY DASHBOARD I HAVE HAD IT RESET AND IT STILL KEEPS COMING ON AND IT SAYS AIRBAG ERROR WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THIS

Jan 12, 2018 Engine 82,000 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START MY CAR, IT WOULD NOT 'CATCH' AND START RUNNING. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED. THE RESULT WAS A SLIPPED TIMING CHAIN THAT RENDERED THE ENGINE USELESS. I WILL NEED A WHOLE NEW ENGINE. I UNDERSTAND NOW THAT THIS ...

Jan 12, 2018 Engine

MY CAR WOULD JUST B DEAD.COULDNT START IT WITH A JUMP.NEDED IT TOWED.FOUND OUT IT WAS A TIMING CHANGE AND NEEDED TO B DONE ASAP OTHERWISE ENGINE COULD STOP WORKING.OF COURSE NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND THE DEALERSHIP COSTS WERE OUTRAGEOUS SO DECIDED TO GO ANOTHER PLACE WHICH CHARGED ME HALF THE MONIES TO...

Jan 12, 2018 Engine 82,000 mi

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START MY CAR, IT WOULD NOT 'CATCH' AND START RUNNING. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL VOLKSWAGEN SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED. THE RESULT WAS A SLIPPED TIMING CHAIN THAT RENDERED THE ENGINE USELESS. I WILL NEED A WHOLE NEW ENGINE. I UNDERSTAND NOW THAT THIS ...

Jan 12, 2018 Engine

MY CAR WOULD JUST B DEAD.COULDNT START IT WITH A JUMP.NEDED IT TOWED.FOUND OUT IT WAS A TIMING CHANGE AND NEEDED TO B DONE ASAP OTHERWISE ENGINE COULD STOP WORKING.OF COURSE NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND THE DEALERSHIP COSTS WERE OUTRAGEOUS SO DECIDED TO GO ANOTHER PLACE WHICH CHARGED ME HALF THE MONIES TO...

Jan 2, 2018 Steering 70,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING IN COLD WEATHER. -10 F DEGREES OR COLDER

Jan 2, 2018 Steering 70,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING IN COLD WEATHER. -10 F DEGREES OR COLDER

Dec 31, 2017 Engine 52,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING THE CAR AND THE ENGINE SEIZED AND SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY AS WE WERE IN MOTION. UNABLE TO START ENGINE AGAIN. AT 52,000 MILES, THE VW MOHEGAN LAKE MOTORS TOLD US THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR $8K. RESEARCH INDICATES IT HAD BEEN A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH VW ISSUING TECHNICAL SHEET...

Dec 31, 2017 Engine 52,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING THE CAR AND THE ENGINE SEIZED AND SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY AS WE WERE IN MOTION. UNABLE TO START ENGINE AGAIN. AT 52,000 MILES, THE VW MOHEGAN LAKE MOTORS TOLD US THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR $8K. RESEARCH INDICATES IT HAD BEEN A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH VW ISSUING TECHNICAL SHEET...

Dec 28, 2017 Engine 63,000 mi

CAR WAS DRIVEN HOME WITH NO ENGINE NOISE OR SMOKING AND PARKED BY THE STORM DRAINAGE. NO SIGNS OR ANYTHING PRIOR THAT THE CAR NEEDED SERVICING. ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER WENT OUTSIDE TO MOVE THE CAR UP FROM THE DRAINAGE ABOUT 5 FEET TO IN FRONT OF THE CENTER OF THE HOUSE IN FRONT OF THE DOOR. OPENED CAR...

Dec 28, 2017 Engine 63,000 mi

CAR WAS DRIVEN HOME WITH NO ENGINE NOISE OR SMOKING AND PARKED BY THE STORM DRAINAGE. NO SIGNS OR ANYTHING PRIOR THAT THE CAR NEEDED SERVICING. ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER WENT OUTSIDE TO MOVE THE CAR UP FROM THE DRAINAGE ABOUT 5 FEET TO IN FRONT OF THE CENTER OF THE HOUSE IN FRONT OF THE DOOR. OPENED CAR...

Dec 18, 2017 Air Bags 130,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL, I CALLED THE VW DEALER AT GREENWOOD, IN DREYER&REINBOLD, 317-527-4845,,,AND I WAS TOLD 3 TIMES THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST, YET THE AIRBAGRECALL WEB SITE CONFIRMS THAT IT IS ON RECALL AND TO CONTACT THE DEALER, HOW DO I SAFELY RESOLVE THIS ???

Dec 18, 2017 Air Bags 130,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL, I CALLED THE VW DEALER AT GREENWOOD, IN DREYER&REINBOLD, 317-527-4845,,,AND I WAS TOLD 3 TIMES THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST, YET THE AIRBAGRECALL WEB SITE CONFIRMS THAT IT IS ON RECALL AND TO CONTACT THE DEALER, HOW DO I SAFELY RESOLVE THIS ???

Aug 31, 2017 Engine 120,000 mi

THE GEARBOX FUSED TO THE TRANSMISSION AND NEEDS TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED.

Aug 31, 2017 Engine 120,000 mi

THE GEARBOX FUSED TO THE TRANSMISSION AND NEEDS TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED.

Aug 30, 2017 Engine 64,000 mi

ON AUGUST 15, 2017 I ATTEMPTED TO START MY VEHICLE AFTER SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR 24 HRS. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED CATASTROPHIC INTERNAL TOP-END DAMAGE DUE TO A FAILED TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER. QUOTED $6,600.00...

Aug 30, 2017 Power Train 89,000 mi

FAULTY PCV LED TO BLOWN REAR MAIN SEAL, TIMING CHAIN COVER, AND OIL SEPARATOR. CO SAID 2011 TIGUANS ARE COVERED UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT CLAIMED MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED DESPITE BEING A 2011 TIGUAN.

Aug 30, 2017 Engine 64,000 mi

ON AUGUST 15, 2017 I ATTEMPTED TO START MY VEHICLE AFTER SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR 24 HRS. THE ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED CATASTROPHIC INTERNAL TOP-END DAMAGE DUE TO A FAILED TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER. QUOTED $6,600.00...

Aug 30, 2017 Power Train 89,000 mi

FAULTY PCV LED TO BLOWN REAR MAIN SEAL, TIMING CHAIN COVER, AND OIL SEPARATOR. CO SAID 2011 TIGUANS ARE COVERED UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT CLAIMED MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED DESPITE BEING A 2011 TIGUAN.

Aug 27, 2017 Engine

TAKATA RECALL: ON AUGUST 7, 2017, MY CAR WAS ON STATIONARY MODE AND WHEN I TRIED TO TURN IT ON BUT FAILED TO DO SO, I THOUGHT THEN THAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE WITH THE STARTER. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2017 FOR DIAGNOSTICS. ON MONDAY, AUGUST 21ST, I GET A CALL BACK...

Aug 27, 2017 Engine

TAKATA RECALL: ON AUGUST 7, 2017, MY CAR WAS ON STATIONARY MODE AND WHEN I TRIED TO TURN IT ON BUT FAILED TO DO SO, I THOUGHT THEN THAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE WITH THE STARTER. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2017 FOR DIAGNOSTICS. ON MONDAY, AUGUST 21ST, I GET A CALL BACK...

Aug 24, 2017 Engine 135,000 mi

CAR STARTED LOSING POWER IN FAST LANE I35 75MPH. WE WAITED FOR A CLEARING AND JERKED CAR HARD RIGHT TO GET TO SHOULDER/GRASS. ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF ON SHOULDER. TOWED TO REPAIR. SAID CAMSHAFT BRIDGE FILTER IS FAULTY AND MALFUNCTION HAS DESTROYED WHOLE ENGINE. LUIKART'S WACO SAID HAS SEEN NUMER...

Aug 24, 2017 Air Bags 60,000 mi

VW HAS RECOGNIZED A DEFECTED PART IN THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING. WE TOOK OUR VEHICLE TO HAVE THE REPAIR, DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND A DUST COVER WAS PUT ON 7/20/16. WELL THE DUST COVER HAS BROKE AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND HORN IS NOT WORKING. SE...

Aug 24, 2017 Electrical System 60,000 mi

VW HAS RECOGNIZED A DEFECTED PART IN THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING. WE TOOK OUR VEHICLE TO HAVE THE REPAIR, DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND A DUST COVER WAS PUT ON 7/20/16. WELL THE DUST COVER HAS BROKE AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND HORN IS NOT WORKING. SE...

Aug 24, 2017 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

VW HAS RECOGNIZED A DEFECTED PART IN THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING. WE TOOK OUR VEHICLE TO HAVE THE REPAIR, DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND A DUST COVER WAS PUT ON 7/20/16. WELL THE DUST COVER HAS BROKE AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND HORN IS NOT WORKING. SE...

Aug 24, 2017 Engine 135,000 mi

CAR STARTED LOSING POWER IN FAST LANE I35 75MPH. WE WAITED FOR A CLEARING AND JERKED CAR HARD RIGHT TO GET TO SHOULDER/GRASS. ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF ON SHOULDER. TOWED TO REPAIR. SAID CAMSHAFT BRIDGE FILTER IS FAULTY AND MALFUNCTION HAS DESTROYED WHOLE ENGINE. LUIKART'S WACO SAID HAS SEEN NUMER...

Aug 24, 2017 Air Bags 60,000 mi

VW HAS RECOGNIZED A DEFECTED PART IN THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING. WE TOOK OUR VEHICLE TO HAVE THE REPAIR, DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND A DUST COVER WAS PUT ON 7/20/16. WELL THE DUST COVER HAS BROKE AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND HORN IS NOT WORKING. SE...

Aug 24, 2017 Electrical System 60,000 mi

VW HAS RECOGNIZED A DEFECTED PART IN THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING. WE TOOK OUR VEHICLE TO HAVE THE REPAIR, DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND A DUST COVER WAS PUT ON 7/20/16. WELL THE DUST COVER HAS BROKE AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND HORN IS NOT WORKING. SE...

Aug 24, 2017 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

VW HAS RECOGNIZED A DEFECTED PART IN THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING. WE TOOK OUR VEHICLE TO HAVE THE REPAIR, DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND A DUST COVER WAS PUT ON 7/20/16. WELL THE DUST COVER HAS BROKE AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND HORN IS NOT WORKING. SE...

Aug 23, 2017 Engine 120,000 mi

TIMING CHAIN - DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE ENGINE MADE A CLICKING WINING NOISE AND CAME TO A STOP. IT WAS THE TIMING CHAIN. THE OIL BREATHER/REAR MAIN SEAL IS ALSO LEAKING.

Aug 23, 2017 Air Bags 100,000 mi

FAULTY CLOCK SPRING - CLICKING NOISE CAME FROM STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNED THEN NONE OF THE BUTTONS WOULD WORK AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. CAME TO FIND OUT IT WAS A FAULTY CLOCK SPRING AND THE AIRBAG WOULDN'T DEPLOY IF WE WERE IN AN ACCIDENT.

Aug 23, 2017 Steering 100,000 mi

FAULTY CLOCK SPRING - CLICKING NOISE CAME FROM STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNED THEN NONE OF THE BUTTONS WOULD WORK AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. CAME TO FIND OUT IT WAS A FAULTY CLOCK SPRING AND THE AIRBAG WOULDN'T DEPLOY IF WE WERE IN AN ACCIDENT.

Aug 23, 2017 Engine 67,000 mi

TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED CAUSING COMPLETE ENGINE DESTRUCTION. 67,000 MILES. VW NORTH AMERICA SAID THEY ARE AWARE OF THE COMPLAINTS AND LAWSUITS ABOUT THE TENSIONER BUT SINCE THE WARRANTY IS ONLY FOR 60,000 MILES THEY WERE NOT GOING TO COVER IT. $8,000 REPAIR BILL FROM THE DEALER.

Aug 23, 2017 Engine 120,000 mi

TIMING CHAIN - DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE ENGINE MADE A CLICKING WINING NOISE AND CAME TO A STOP. IT WAS THE TIMING CHAIN. THE OIL BREATHER/REAR MAIN SEAL IS ALSO LEAKING.

Aug 23, 2017 Air Bags 100,000 mi

FAULTY CLOCK SPRING - CLICKING NOISE CAME FROM STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNED THEN NONE OF THE BUTTONS WOULD WORK AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. CAME TO FIND OUT IT WAS A FAULTY CLOCK SPRING AND THE AIRBAG WOULDN'T DEPLOY IF WE WERE IN AN ACCIDENT.

Aug 23, 2017 Steering 100,000 mi

FAULTY CLOCK SPRING - CLICKING NOISE CAME FROM STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNED THEN NONE OF THE BUTTONS WOULD WORK AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. CAME TO FIND OUT IT WAS A FAULTY CLOCK SPRING AND THE AIRBAG WOULDN'T DEPLOY IF WE WERE IN AN ACCIDENT.

Aug 23, 2017 Engine 67,000 mi

TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED CAUSING COMPLETE ENGINE DESTRUCTION. 67,000 MILES. VW NORTH AMERICA SAID THEY ARE AWARE OF THE COMPLAINTS AND LAWSUITS ABOUT THE TENSIONER BUT SINCE THE WARRANTY IS ONLY FOR 60,000 MILES THEY WERE NOT GOING TO COVER IT. $8,000 REPAIR BILL FROM THE DEALER.

Aug 22, 2017 Engine 99,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A MALFUNCTIONING FUEL PUMP MODULE, THAT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP...

Aug 22, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 99,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A MALFUNCTIONING FUEL PUMP MODULE, THAT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP...

Aug 22, 2017 Engine 99,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A MALFUNCTIONING FUEL PUMP MODULE, THAT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP...

Aug 22, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 99,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A MALFUNCTIONING FUEL PUMP MODULE, THAT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP...

Aug 16, 2017 Electrical System 103,163 mi

DEFECTIVE FUSE LINK IN WIRING HARNESS MELTED TOGETHER RATHER THAN SEPARATING CAUSING VERY HIGH VOLTAGE DAMAGING THE CPU AND IGNITION COILS CAUSING PISTON MISFIRING AND POSSIBILITY OF ENGINE FIRE. I HAVE RETAINED THE DEFECTIVE PART. MECHANIC REPORTS BOTH FUSE LINKS CONNECTING TO TWO COILS ARE MELTED ...

Aug 16, 2017 Electrical System 103,163 mi

DEFECTIVE FUSE LINK IN WIRING HARNESS MELTED TOGETHER RATHER THAN SEPARATING CAUSING VERY HIGH VOLTAGE DAMAGING THE CPU AND IGNITION COILS CAUSING PISTON MISFIRING AND POSSIBILITY OF ENGINE FIRE. I HAVE RETAINED THE DEFECTIVE PART. MECHANIC REPORTS BOTH FUSE LINKS CONNECTING TO TWO COILS ARE MELTED ...

Aug 9, 2017 Steering 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. ALSO, THE HORN, CRUISE CONTROL, AND HANDS FREE PHONE SERVICE FAILED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DARCARS VOLKSWAGEN SILVER ...

Aug 9, 2017 Air Bags 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. ALSO, THE HORN, CRUISE CONTROL, AND HANDS FREE PHONE SERVICE FAILED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DARCARS VOLKSWAGEN SILVER ...

Aug 9, 2017 Steering 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. ALSO, THE HORN, CRUISE CONTROL, AND HANDS FREE PHONE SERVICE FAILED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DARCARS VOLKSWAGEN SILVER ...

Aug 9, 2017 Air Bags 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE TURNING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. ALSO, THE HORN, CRUISE CONTROL, AND HANDS FREE PHONE SERVICE FAILED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DARCARS VOLKSWAGEN SILVER ...

Jul 25, 2017 Engine 100,700 mi

TURBO FAILURE, WATER PUMP FAILURE, AND REAR MAIN SEAL FAILURE. ALL RIGHT AFTER HITTING 100K MILES. NEARLY 5K IN TOTAL REPAIR COSTS. I'VE EXPERIENCED REDUCED PERFORMANCE BECAUSE OF THE TRURBO ISSUES. ISSUES PULLING OUT ON TO STREETS, OR ON RAMPS. I OPTED OUT OF THE REPAIR AT THE TIME DUE TO VW WANTIN...

Jul 25, 2017 Engine 100,700 mi

TURBO FAILURE, WATER PUMP FAILURE, AND REAR MAIN SEAL FAILURE. ALL RIGHT AFTER HITTING 100K MILES. NEARLY 5K IN TOTAL REPAIR COSTS. I'VE EXPERIENCED REDUCED PERFORMANCE BECAUSE OF THE TRURBO ISSUES. ISSUES PULLING OUT ON TO STREETS, OR ON RAMPS. I OPTED OUT OF THE REPAIR AT THE TIME DUE TO VW WANTIN...

Jun 29, 2017 Engine 93,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY TIGUAN THREE YEARS AGO AS A CERTIFIED PREOWNED CAR. IT WAS WORKING GREAT UNTIL A FEW DAYS AGO I WENT TO GO START IT WHILE IT WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY AND IT WOULDN'T START. I HAD IT TOWED TO FIRST A MECHANIC WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT THE VALVES WERE BENT AND NO COMPRESSION WAS IN ANY OF MY CYLI...

Jun 29, 2017 Engine 93,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY TIGUAN THREE YEARS AGO AS A CERTIFIED PREOWNED CAR. IT WAS WORKING GREAT UNTIL A FEW DAYS AGO I WENT TO GO START IT WHILE IT WAS IN MY DRIVEWAY AND IT WOULDN'T START. I HAD IT TOWED TO FIRST A MECHANIC WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT THE VALVES WERE BENT AND NO COMPRESSION WAS IN ANY OF MY CYLI...

Jun 21, 2017 Engine 88,000 mi

CARBON BUILDUP IN ENGINE AT 65K MILES, VEHICLE WAS MAINTAINED AS RECOMMENDED BY VW. PCV VALVE COMPLETE FAILURE AT 88K MILES WHICH RESULTED IN FAILURE OF THE REAR MAIN SEAL WHICH REQUIRES REMOVAL OF TRANSMISSION (ROUGHLY $2,000 OF REPAIRS). THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY DEALERS AND SERVICE CENTERS DUE T...

Jun 21, 2017 Engine 88,000 mi

CARBON BUILDUP IN ENGINE AT 65K MILES, VEHICLE WAS MAINTAINED AS RECOMMENDED BY VW. PCV VALVE COMPLETE FAILURE AT 88K MILES WHICH RESULTED IN FAILURE OF THE REAR MAIN SEAL WHICH REQUIRES REMOVAL OF TRANSMISSION (ROUGHLY $2,000 OF REPAIRS). THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY DEALERS AND SERVICE CENTERS DUE T...

May 18, 2017 Engine 79,000 mi

TURBOCHARGER LEAKS OIL

May 18, 2017 Engine 79,000 mi

TURBOCHARGER LEAKS OIL

May 8, 2017 Engine 150,000 mi

THE TIMING CHAIN FAILED CAUSING MASSIVE ENGINE DAMAGE, DESPITE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE FAILURE HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSED MASSIVE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE.

May 8, 2017 Engine 150,000 mi

THE TIMING CHAIN FAILED CAUSING MASSIVE ENGINE DAMAGE, DESPITE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE FAILURE HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSED MASSIVE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE.

May 7, 2017 Engine 86,500 mi

ENGINE SHUDDERS AS IF IT WILL STALL BUT DOES NOT. HAPPENS AFTER COLD START, GOES AWAY WITH SLOWLY REVVING ENGINE IN PARK. TRIGGERS ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. OIL BEING PUSHED OUT OF CYLINDERS AND LEAKING UNDER ENGINE. ALSO HAPPENS OCCASIONALLY WHEN COMING TO A STOP.

May 7, 2017 Engine 86,500 mi

ENGINE SHUDDERS AS IF IT WILL STALL BUT DOES NOT. HAPPENS AFTER COLD START, GOES AWAY WITH SLOWLY REVVING ENGINE IN PARK. TRIGGERS ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. OIL BEING PUSHED OUT OF CYLINDERS AND LEAKING UNDER ENGINE. ALSO HAPPENS OCCASIONALLY WHEN COMING TO A STOP.

Jan 7, 2017 Engine 77,300 mi

THE CAR HAD AN EXTREME MISFIRE AT IDLE AND VERY ROUGH RUNNING. I TOOK THE CAR FOR AN INSPECTION AT THE VW DEALERSHIP. THEY TOLD ME THE PROBLEM WAS THAT THE CHAIN HAD STRETCH BECAUSE THEY WERE UNABLE GET AN STABLE TIMING. AFTER DISSEMBLING THE OPENING UP THE HOUSE COVERING THE TIMING CHAIN THEY INFOR...

Jan 7, 2017 Engine 77,300 mi

THE CAR HAD AN EXTREME MISFIRE AT IDLE AND VERY ROUGH RUNNING. I TOOK THE CAR FOR AN INSPECTION AT THE VW DEALERSHIP. THEY TOLD ME THE PROBLEM WAS THAT THE CHAIN HAD STRETCHED BECAUSE THEY WERE UNABLE GET A STABLE TIMING. AFTER DISSEMBLING AND OPENING UP THE HOUSE COVERING THE TIMING CHAIN THEY INFO...

Jan 7, 2017 Engine 77,300 mi

THE CAR HAD AN EXTREME MISFIRE AT IDLE AND VERY ROUGH RUNNING. I TOOK THE CAR FOR AN INSPECTION AT THE VW DEALERSHIP. THEY TOLD ME THE PROBLEM WAS THAT THE CHAIN HAD STRETCH BECAUSE THEY WERE UNABLE GET AN STABLE TIMING. AFTER DISSEMBLING THE OPENING UP THE HOUSE COVERING THE TIMING CHAIN THEY INFOR...

Jan 7, 2017 Engine 77,300 mi

THE CAR HAD AN EXTREME MISFIRE AT IDLE AND VERY ROUGH RUNNING. I TOOK THE CAR FOR AN INSPECTION AT THE VW DEALERSHIP. THEY TOLD ME THE PROBLEM WAS THAT THE CHAIN HAD STRETCHED BECAUSE THEY WERE UNABLE GET A STABLE TIMING. AFTER DISSEMBLING AND OPENING UP THE HOUSE COVERING THE TIMING CHAIN THEY INFO...

Dec 8, 2016 Steering 82,300 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V483000 (AIR BAGS). SHORTLY AFTER THE DEALER'S REPAIR, THE RIBBON CABLE SNAPPED INTERNALLY AND CAUSED A FAILURE. THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZ...

Dec 8, 2016 Air Bags 82,300 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V483000 (AIR BAGS). SHORTLY AFTER THE DEALER'S REPAIR, THE RIBBON CABLE SNAPPED INTERNALLY AND CAUSED A FAILURE. THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZ...

Dec 8, 2016 Steering 82,300 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V483000 (AIR BAGS). SHORTLY AFTER THE DEALER'S REPAIR, THE RIBBON CABLE SNAPPED INTERNALLY AND CAUSED A FAILURE. THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZ...

Dec 8, 2016 Air Bags 82,300 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V483000 (AIR BAGS). SHORTLY AFTER THE DEALER'S REPAIR, THE RIBBON CABLE SNAPPED INTERNALLY AND CAUSED A FAILURE. THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZ...

Dec 1, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN FAILED TO SOUND. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SCREW, CONTROL UNIT, AND CUP NEEDED TO BE...

Dec 1, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN FAILED TO SOUND. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SCREW, CONTROL UNIT, AND CUP NEEDED TO BE...

Dec 1, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN FAILED TO SOUND. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SCREW, CONTROL UNIT, AND CUP NEEDED TO BE...

Dec 1, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN FAILED TO SOUND. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SCREW, CONTROL UNIT, AND CUP NEEDED TO BE...

Dec 1, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN FAILED TO SOUND. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SCREW, CONTROL UNIT, AND CUP NEEDED TO BE...

Dec 1, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN FAILED TO SOUND. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SCREW, CONTROL UNIT, AND CUP NEEDED TO BE...

Oct 4, 2016 Electrical System 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VE...

Oct 4, 2016 Steering 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VE...

Oct 4, 2016 Electrical System 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VE...

Oct 4, 2016 Steering 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VE...

Sep 13, 2016 Engine 57,836 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED 09/11/16. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME THE LIGHT ENGAGED. DROPPED OFF AT DEALER WHO INFORMED ME THAT THE TENSIONER HAD FAILED AND THE FOLLOWING HAD TO BE REPLACED: TENSIONER, TIMING CASE, SEALENT, GASKET, BRACKET, VALVE, AND RAIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE STATED THA...

Sep 13, 2016 Engine 57,836 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED 09/11/16. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME THE LIGHT ENGAGED. DROPPED OFF AT DEALER WHO INFORMED ME THAT THE TENSIONER HAD FAILED AND THE FOLLOWING HAD TO BE REPLACED: TENSIONER, TIMING CASE, SEALENT, GASKET, BRACKET, VALVE, AND RAIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE STATED THA...

Aug 16, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 49,000 mi

ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE CAR HAS LOST POWER WHILE IN DRIVE ON CITY STREETS. FIRST OCCASION APRIL 23 2014 THE COOLANT/WATER PUMP FAILED AS DID FUSE. MAY 23 FUEL PUMP FAILED AND FUEL PUMP PANEL. JULY 28 CAR DIED WHILE DRIVING DUE TO FAULTY FUEL INJECTOR. YESTERDAY AUG 15 2016 CAR AGAIN LOST POW...

Aug 16, 2016 Exterior Lighting 49,000 mi

ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE CAR HAS LOST POWER WHILE IN DRIVE ON CITY STREETS. FIRST OCCASION APRIL 23 2014 THE COOLANT/WATER PUMP FAILED AS DID FUSE. MAY 23 FUEL PUMP FAILED AND FUEL PUMP PANEL. JULY 28 CAR DIED WHILE DRIVING DUE TO FAULTY FUEL INJECTOR. YESTERDAY AUG 15 2016 CAR AGAIN LOST POW...

Aug 16, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 49,000 mi

ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE CAR HAS LOST POWER WHILE IN DRIVE ON CITY STREETS. FIRST OCCASION APRIL 23 2014 THE COOLANT/WATER PUMP FAILED AS DID FUSE. MAY 23 FUEL PUMP FAILED AND FUEL PUMP PANEL. JULY 28 CAR DIED WHILE DRIVING DUE TO FAULTY FUEL INJECTOR. YESTERDAY AUG 15 2016 CAR AGAIN LOST POW...

Aug 16, 2016 Exterior Lighting 49,000 mi

ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE CAR HAS LOST POWER WHILE IN DRIVE ON CITY STREETS. FIRST OCCASION APRIL 23 2014 THE COOLANT/WATER PUMP FAILED AS DID FUSE. MAY 23 FUEL PUMP FAILED AND FUEL PUMP PANEL. JULY 28 CAR DIED WHILE DRIVING DUE TO FAULTY FUEL INJECTOR. YESTERDAY AUG 15 2016 CAR AGAIN LOST POW...

Aug 3, 2016 Engine 130,000 mi

REFERENCE TSB 15-12-01 (NHTSA 10045560) AND TSB 15-11-04 (NHTSA 10043276) WHERE THE TIMING CHAIN SENSOR FAILS PREMATURELY RESULTING IN TIMING CHAIN SLIPPAGE AND CATOSTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE. SEE VW COMPLAINT CASE # 160737061 WHEREBY VW DENIES FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY DUE TO VEHICLE MILEAGE. THIS IS ...

Aug 3, 2016 Engine 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED DUE TO THE TIMING CHANGE TENSIONER AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. T...

Aug 3, 2016 Engine 130,000 mi

REFERENCE TSB 15-12-01 (NHTSA 10045560) AND TSB 15-11-04 (NHTSA 10043276) WHERE THE TIMING CHAIN SENSOR FAILS PREMATURELY RESULTING IN TIMING CHAIN SLIPPAGE AND CATOSTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE. SEE VW COMPLAINT CASE # 160737061 WHEREBY VW DENIES FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY DUE TO VEHICLE MILEAGE. THIS IS ...

Aug 3, 2016 Engine 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED DUE TO THE TIMING CHANGE TENSIONER AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. T...

Jul 29, 2016 Air Bags 55,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2011 TIGUAN AND THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING HAS FAILED (PER THE VW DEALER), INITIATING THE AIRBAG MONITORING INDICATOR LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. ALSO, DUE TO THE CLOCK SPRING FAILURE, THE HORN, THE AIRBAG, AND ALL ELECTRONIC CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL DO NOT WORK. THIS IS THE SAME REA...

Jul 29, 2016 Electrical System 55,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2011 TIGUAN AND THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING HAS FAILED (PER THE VW DEALER), INITIATING THE AIRBAG MONITORING INDICATOR LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. ALSO, DUE TO THE CLOCK SPRING FAILURE, THE HORN, THE AIRBAG, AND ALL ELECTRONIC CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL DO NOT WORK. THIS IS THE SAME REA...

Jul 29, 2016 Air Bags 55,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2011 TIGUAN AND THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING HAS FAILED (PER THE VW DEALER), INITIATING THE AIRBAG MONITORING INDICATOR LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. ALSO, DUE TO THE CLOCK SPRING FAILURE, THE HORN, THE AIRBAG, AND ALL ELECTRONIC CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL DO NOT WORK. THIS IS THE SAME REA...

Jul 29, 2016 Electrical System 55,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2011 TIGUAN AND THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING HAS FAILED (PER THE VW DEALER), INITIATING THE AIRBAG MONITORING INDICATOR LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. ALSO, DUE TO THE CLOCK SPRING FAILURE, THE HORN, THE AIRBAG, AND ALL ELECTRONIC CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL DO NOT WORK. THIS IS THE SAME REA...

Jul 22, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 50,000 mi

MY TIGUAN ONLY RUNNING 50K MILES BROKE DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND THE CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING. WHEN I TOWED IT TO THE MECHANIC, I WAS TOLD THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER AND CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WERE BAD. THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER DEFECT CAUSED COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE...

Jul 22, 2016 Engine 50,000 mi

MY TIGUAN ONLY RUNNING 50K MILES BROKE DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND THE CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING. WHEN I TOWED IT TO THE MECHANIC, I WAS TOLD THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER AND CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WERE BAD. THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER DEFECT CAUSED COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE...

Jul 22, 2016 Power Train 50,000 mi

MY TIGUAN ONLY RUNNING 50K MILES BROKE DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND THE CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING. WHEN I TOWED IT TO THE MECHANIC, I WAS TOLD THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER AND CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WERE BAD. THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER DEFECT CAUSED COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE...

Jul 22, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 50,000 mi

MY TIGUAN ONLY RUNNING 50K MILES BROKE DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND THE CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING. WHEN I TOWED IT TO THE MECHANIC, I WAS TOLD THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER AND CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WERE BAD. THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER DEFECT CAUSED COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE...

Jul 22, 2016 Engine 50,000 mi

MY TIGUAN ONLY RUNNING 50K MILES BROKE DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND THE CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING. WHEN I TOWED IT TO THE MECHANIC, I WAS TOLD THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER AND CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WERE BAD. THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER DEFECT CAUSED COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE...

Jul 22, 2016 Power Train 50,000 mi

MY TIGUAN ONLY RUNNING 50K MILES BROKE DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND THE CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING. WHEN I TOWED IT TO THE MECHANIC, I WAS TOLD THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER AND CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WERE BAD. THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER DEFECT CAUSED COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE...

Jul 14, 2016 Engine 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. SHORTLY AFTER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE ANY FURTHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR AND ...

Jul 14, 2016 Engine 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. SHORTLY AFTER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE ANY FURTHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR AND ...

Jul 12, 2016 Engine 64,700 mi

AFTER AN OIL CHECK AND REPLACEMENT, WITHIN 4 WEEKS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR HAS EXAGGERATED SOUNDS AFTER SHUT DOWN (TOLD THIS IS THE FAN COOLING DOWN CAR) . THE SYMBOL APPEARING ON THE DASH AS INDICATED IN THE MANUAL, STATES THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, BUT WHE...

Jul 12, 2016 Engine 64,700 mi

AFTER AN OIL CHECK AND REPLACEMENT, WITHIN 4 WEEKS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR HAS EXAGGERATED SOUNDS AFTER SHUT DOWN (TOLD THIS IS THE FAN COOLING DOWN CAR) . THE SYMBOL APPEARING ON THE DASH AS INDICATED IN THE MANUAL, STATES THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, BUT WHE...

Jul 6, 2016 Engine 58,700 mi

MY VW 2011 TIGUAN'S TIMING BELT SKIPPED AND END UP DAMAGING THE ENGINE. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY, MY WIFE, A COUPLE OF HOURS BEFORE CAME BACK FROM A MEETING IN THE CAR AND PARKED IT. THEN WHEN SHE WENT BACK TO THE CAR IT CRANKED BUT DIDN'T TURN ON. IT ONLY HAS 58K MILES BUT VW IS NOT RESPONDING BECAUS...

Jul 6, 2016 Engine 58,700 mi

MY VW 2011 TIGUAN'S TIMING BELT SKIPPED AND END UP DAMAGING THE ENGINE. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY, MY WIFE, A COUPLE OF HOURS BEFORE CAME BACK FROM A MEETING IN THE CAR AND PARKED IT. THEN WHEN SHE WENT BACK TO THE CAR IT CRANKED BUT DIDN'T TURN ON. IT ONLY HAS 58K MILES BUT VW IS NOT RESPONDING BECAUS...

Jun 9, 2016 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

THE SUNROOF OF MY 2011 VW TIGUAN EXPLODED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IT WAS A HOT HOUSTON AFTERNOON. I WAS ON A HOUSTON FREEWAY AT ABOUT 60MPH , AND HEARD A VERY LOUD EXPLOSION FOLLOWED BY WIND SOUND AND SOUND OF GLASS PIECES FLYING ON THE TOP OF THE CAR. LUCKILY THE FABRIC SHADE WAS CLOSED WHICH KEPT ...

Jun 9, 2016 Unknown Or Other 70,000 mi

THE SUNROOF OF MY 2011 VW TIGUAN EXPLODED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IT WAS A HOT HOUSTON AFTERNOON. I WAS ON A HOUSTON FREEWAY AT ABOUT 60MPH , AND HEARD A VERY LOUD EXPLOSION FOLLOWED BY WIND SOUND AND SOUND OF GLASS PIECES FLYING ON THE TOP OF THE CAR. LUCKILY THE FABRIC SHADE WAS CLOSED WHICH KEPT ...

May 16, 2016 Engine 55,000 mi

COMMON FAILED TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER ON MANY VW'S TSI ENGINES , CAUSED COMPLETE ENGINE DAMAGE AND COSTLY REPAIR, LUCKLY NO INJURIES HAPPENED VW REFUSED TO REPAIR EVEN THOUGH CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY WHEN DAMAGE OCCURRED .

May 16, 2016 Electrical System 54,000 mi

CAR STALLED DRIVING ON HIGHWAY SPEED, LUCKILY NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED IT'S VERY COMMON FAILURE OF IGNITION COIL ON ALMOST ALL VW MODELS , FAILURE WILL CAUSE YOUR CAR TO BE INOPERABLE . VW DIDN'T ISSUE A RECALL OR AT LEAST NOTIFY OWNERS OF VW CARS TO CHANGE THEIR DEFECTIVE IGNITION COILS. *TR

May 16, 2016 Engine 54,000 mi

CAR STALLED DRIVING ON HIGHWAY SPEED, LUCKILY NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED IT'S VERY COMMON FAILURE OF IGNITION COIL ON ALMOST ALL VW MODELS , FAILURE WILL CAUSE YOUR CAR TO BE INOPERABLE . VW DIDN'T ISSUE A RECALL OR AT LEAST NOTIFY OWNERS OF VW CARS TO CHANGE THEIR DEFECTIVE IGNITION COILS. *TR

May 16, 2016 Engine 55,000 mi

COMMON FAILED TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER ON MANY VW'S TSI ENGINES , CAUSED COMPLETE ENGINE DAMAGE AND COSTLY REPAIR, LUCKLY NO INJURIES HAPPENED VW REFUSED TO REPAIR EVEN THOUGH CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY WHEN DAMAGE OCCURRED .

May 16, 2016 Electrical System 54,000 mi

CAR STALLED DRIVING ON HIGHWAY SPEED, LUCKILY NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED IT'S VERY COMMON FAILURE OF IGNITION COIL ON ALMOST ALL VW MODELS , FAILURE WILL CAUSE YOUR CAR TO BE INOPERABLE . VW DIDN'T ISSUE A RECALL OR AT LEAST NOTIFY OWNERS OF VW CARS TO CHANGE THEIR DEFECTIVE IGNITION COILS. *TR

May 16, 2016 Engine 54,000 mi

CAR STALLED DRIVING ON HIGHWAY SPEED, LUCKILY NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED IT'S VERY COMMON FAILURE OF IGNITION COIL ON ALMOST ALL VW MODELS , FAILURE WILL CAUSE YOUR CAR TO BE INOPERABLE . VW DIDN'T ISSUE A RECALL OR AT LEAST NOTIFY OWNERS OF VW CARS TO CHANGE THEIR DEFECTIVE IGNITION COILS. *TR

May 15, 2016 Air Bags 87,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAD THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING REPLACED AT THE DEALERSHIP IN FEB 2016 UNDER THE RECALL. MAY 14 2016 I WAS TURNING LEFT AT A STOPLIGHT WHEN THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND MY STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS AND HORN STOPPED WORKING. I BELIEVE THE CLOCK SPRING HAS GO...

May 15, 2016 Electrical System 87,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAD THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING REPLACED AT THE DEALERSHIP IN FEB 2016 UNDER THE RECALL. MAY 14 2016 I WAS TURNING LEFT AT A STOPLIGHT WHEN THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND MY STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS AND HORN STOPPED WORKING. I BELIEVE THE CLOCK SPRING HAS GO...

May 15, 2016 Steering 87,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAD THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING REPLACED AT THE DEALERSHIP IN FEB 2016 UNDER THE RECALL. MAY 14 2016 I WAS TURNING LEFT AT A STOPLIGHT WHEN THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND MY STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS AND HORN STOPPED WORKING. I BELIEVE THE CLOCK SPRING HAS GO...

May 15, 2016 Air Bags 87,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAD THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING REPLACED AT THE DEALERSHIP IN FEB 2016 UNDER THE RECALL. MAY 14 2016 I WAS TURNING LEFT AT A STOPLIGHT WHEN THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND MY STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS AND HORN STOPPED WORKING. I BELIEVE THE CLOCK SPRING HAS GO...

May 15, 2016 Electrical System 87,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAD THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING REPLACED AT THE DEALERSHIP IN FEB 2016 UNDER THE RECALL. MAY 14 2016 I WAS TURNING LEFT AT A STOPLIGHT WHEN THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND MY STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS AND HORN STOPPED WORKING. I BELIEVE THE CLOCK SPRING HAS GO...

May 15, 2016 Steering 87,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAD THE STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING REPLACED AT THE DEALERSHIP IN FEB 2016 UNDER THE RECALL. MAY 14 2016 I WAS TURNING LEFT AT A STOPLIGHT WHEN THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND MY STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS AND HORN STOPPED WORKING. I BELIEVE THE CLOCK SPRING HAS GO...

Apr 15, 2016 Engine 70,000 mi

TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILURE AT 70,000 MILES. SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE WHEN THE TIMING CHAIN JUMPED TIME. THE TENSIONER FAILURE IS A KNOWN AND CONFIRMED ISSUE SINCE 2012.

Apr 15, 2016 Engine 70,000 mi

TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILURE AT 70,000 MILES. SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE WHEN THE TIMING CHAIN JUMPED TIME. THE TENSIONER FAILURE IS A KNOWN AND CONFIRMED ISSUE SINCE 2012.

Feb 22, 2016 Engine 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MANIFOLD WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER,...

Feb 22, 2016 Engine 87,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MANIFOLD WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER,...

Feb 12, 2016 Engine 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER RECALL, WHICH WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE ...

Feb 12, 2016 Engine 62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER RECALL, WHICH WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE ...

Nov 18, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V483000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER...

Nov 18, 2015 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V483000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER...

Nov 17, 2015 Power Train 56,000 mi

WHEN I AM AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, MY TRANSMISSION TENDS TO BUMP LIKE IT IS GOING INTO ANOTHER GEAR. THIS HAPPENS WHEN MY VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND MY FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE.

Nov 17, 2015 Power Train 56,000 mi

WHEN I AM AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, MY TRANSMISSION TENDS TO BUMP LIKE IT IS GOING INTO ANOTHER GEAR. THIS HAPPENS WHEN MY VEHICLE IS STOPPED AND MY FOOT IS ON THE BRAKE.

Nov 7, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 55,486 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE FREEWAY DOING 70MPH AND THE ENGINE SUDDENLY BEGAN KNOCKING AND COULD NOT SUSTAIN HIGHWAY SPEEDS. HAD TO STOP BY THE SIDE AND THEN SLOWLY TAKE THE NEXT EXIT. ON TAKING IT TO THE DEALER, THE MENTIONED THE IGN COILS & SPARK PLUGS WERE FAULTY AND I HAD TO PAY TO HAVE THEM REPLACED...

Nov 7, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 55,486 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE FREEWAY DOING 70MPH AND THE ENGINE SUDDENLY BEGAN KNOCKING AND COULD NOT SUSTAIN HIGHWAY SPEEDS. HAD TO STOP BY THE SIDE AND THEN SLOWLY TAKE THE NEXT EXIT. ON TAKING IT TO THE DEALER, THE MENTIONED THE IGN COILS & SPARK PLUGS WERE FAULTY AND I HAD TO PAY TO HAVE THEM REPLACED...

Oct 7, 2015 Engine 40,407 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT TWO OF THE IGNITION COILS WERE NOT FIRING WELL. THE ...

Oct 7, 2015 Engine 40,407 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT TWO OF THE IGNITION COILS WERE NOT FIRING WELL. THE ...

Sep 3, 2015 Unknown Or Other 67,000 mi

AT 67K MILES, OUR 2011 VW TIGUAN SUDDENLY WOULDN'T START. WE'D HAD HAD NO INDICATION THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG, AND OUR CAR HAD BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. A VW MECHANIC SAID THAT THE ENGINE WAS PROBABLY SHOT. HE TOLD US IT WAS A TIMING SEQUENCING PROBLEM. WITH NEARLY $7,000 YET TO PAY OFF THE CAR, WE WE...

Sep 3, 2015 Unknown Or Other 67,000 mi

AT 67K MILES, OUR 2011 VW TIGUAN SUDDENLY WOULDN'T START. WE'D HAD HAD NO INDICATION THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG, AND OUR CAR HAD BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. A VW MECHANIC SAID THAT THE ENGINE WAS PROBABLY SHOT. HE TOLD US IT WAS A TIMING SEQUENCING PROBLEM. WITH NEARLY $7,000 YET TO PAY OFF THE CAR, WE WE...

Aug 27, 2015 Exterior Lighting 51,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN I REALIZED BOTH OF MY HEADLIGHTS WERE OUT. IT WAS LIGHT WHEN I LEFT MY HOUSE SO I DIDN'T NOTICE, I HAD TO DRIVE WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS. JUST A LITTLE STRANGE THAT ALL OF A SUDDEN BOTH HEADLIGHTS GO OUT AT THE EXACT SAME TIME. SO I CALLED TO ASK TO BRING MY CAR IN AND THE...

Aug 27, 2015 Exterior Lighting 51,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN I REALIZED BOTH OF MY HEADLIGHTS WERE OUT. IT WAS LIGHT WHEN I LEFT MY HOUSE SO I DIDN'T NOTICE, I HAD TO DRIVE WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS. JUST A LITTLE STRANGE THAT ALL OF A SUDDEN BOTH HEADLIGHTS GO OUT AT THE EXACT SAME TIME. SO I CALLED TO ASK TO BRING MY CAR IN AND THE...

Aug 15, 2015 Air Bags 45,116 mi

VEHICLE JUST OVER 45K AND WAS TOLD THE CLOCK SPRING SHORTED WITH NO REAL REASON AS TO WHY THIS WOULD HAPPEN SO EARLY IN THE VEHICLE LIFE. THE IMPACT OF THE FAILURE FROM WHAT I CAN VISUALLY TELL IS THAT I HAVE NO HORN, THE ELECTRONIC CONSOLE DOES NOT FUNCTION AND ALL BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL DO ...

Aug 15, 2015 Electrical System 45,116 mi

VEHICLE JUST OVER 45K AND WAS TOLD THE CLOCK SPRING SHORTED WITH NO REAL REASON AS TO WHY THIS WOULD HAPPEN SO EARLY IN THE VEHICLE LIFE. THE IMPACT OF THE FAILURE FROM WHAT I CAN VISUALLY TELL IS THAT I HAVE NO HORN, THE ELECTRONIC CONSOLE DOES NOT FUNCTION AND ALL BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL DO ...

Aug 15, 2015 Steering 45,116 mi

VEHICLE JUST OVER 45K AND WAS TOLD THE CLOCK SPRING SHORTED WITH NO REAL REASON AS TO WHY THIS WOULD HAPPEN SO EARLY IN THE VEHICLE LIFE. THE IMPACT OF THE FAILURE FROM WHAT I CAN VISUALLY TELL IS THAT I HAVE NO HORN, THE ELECTRONIC CONSOLE DOES NOT FUNCTION AND ALL BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL DO ...

Aug 15, 2015 Air Bags 45,116 mi

VEHICLE JUST OVER 45K AND WAS TOLD THE CLOCK SPRING SHORTED WITH NO REAL REASON AS TO WHY THIS WOULD HAPPEN SO EARLY IN THE VEHICLE LIFE. THE IMPACT OF THE FAILURE FROM WHAT I CAN VISUALLY TELL IS THAT I HAVE NO HORN, THE ELECTRONIC CONSOLE DOES NOT FUNCTION AND ALL BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL DO ...

Aug 15, 2015 Electrical System 45,116 mi

VEHICLE JUST OVER 45K AND WAS TOLD THE CLOCK SPRING SHORTED WITH NO REAL REASON AS TO WHY THIS WOULD HAPPEN SO EARLY IN THE VEHICLE LIFE. THE IMPACT OF THE FAILURE FROM WHAT I CAN VISUALLY TELL IS THAT I HAVE NO HORN, THE ELECTRONIC CONSOLE DOES NOT FUNCTION AND ALL BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL DO ...

Aug 15, 2015 Steering 45,116 mi

VEHICLE JUST OVER 45K AND WAS TOLD THE CLOCK SPRING SHORTED WITH NO REAL REASON AS TO WHY THIS WOULD HAPPEN SO EARLY IN THE VEHICLE LIFE. THE IMPACT OF THE FAILURE FROM WHAT I CAN VISUALLY TELL IS THAT I HAVE NO HORN, THE ELECTRONIC CONSOLE DOES NOT FUNCTION AND ALL BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL DO ...

Jun 29, 2015 Engine 68,000 mi

I WAS TURNING LEFT OFF OF A HWY. I ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE TO 40 MILES AND THE CAR HESITATED LIKE IT WAS SWITCHING GEARS, DECREASED IN SPEED AND STARTED SHAKING. I PULLED OVER, CHECKED THE GAS CAP, - IT WAS CLOSED. TURN CAR OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES, RESTARTED, CAR STILL SHAKING. I DROVE THE CAR TO ...

Jun 29, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 68,000 mi

I WAS TURNING LEFT OFF OF A HWY. I ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE TO 40 MILES AND THE CAR HESITATED LIKE IT WAS SWITCHING GEARS, DECREASED IN SPEED AND STARTED SHAKING. I PULLED OVER, CHECKED THE GAS CAP, - IT WAS CLOSED. TURN CAR OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES, RESTARTED, CAR STILL SHAKING. I DROVE THE CAR TO ...

Jun 29, 2015 Engine 68,000 mi

I WAS TURNING LEFT OFF OF A HWY. I ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE TO 40 MILES AND THE CAR HESITATED LIKE IT WAS SWITCHING GEARS, DECREASED IN SPEED AND STARTED SHAKING. I PULLED OVER, CHECKED THE GAS CAP, - IT WAS CLOSED. TURN CAR OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES, RESTARTED, CAR STILL SHAKING. I DROVE THE CAR TO ...

Jun 29, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 68,000 mi

I WAS TURNING LEFT OFF OF A HWY. I ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE TO 40 MILES AND THE CAR HESITATED LIKE IT WAS SWITCHING GEARS, DECREASED IN SPEED AND STARTED SHAKING. I PULLED OVER, CHECKED THE GAS CAP, - IT WAS CLOSED. TURN CAR OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES, RESTARTED, CAR STILL SHAKING. I DROVE THE CAR TO ...

Jun 7, 2015 Engine 15,324 mi

PROBLEMS STARTED AT 15,822 MILES. PARKING BRAKE SWITCH JAMMING. AT 44,690 MILES ENGINE AND EPC. LIGHTS COMES ON, ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING. FOUND 2 FAULTS SET INECM FOR RANDOM CYLINDER MISS FIRES (P0300) AND MISS FIRES ON CYL 2 (P0302). CHECKED FREEZE FROM DATA AND FOUND FAULT WERE SET AT ENGINE S...

Jun 7, 2015 Engine 15,324 mi

PROBLEMS STARTED AT 15,822 MILES. PARKING BRAKE SWITCH JAMMING. AT 44,690 MILES ENGINE AND EPC. LIGHTS COMES ON, ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING. FOUND 2 FAULTS SET INECM FOR RANDOM CYLINDER MISS FIRES (P0300) AND MISS FIRES ON CYL 2 (P0302). CHECKED FREEZE FROM DATA AND FOUND FAULT WERE SET AT ENGINE S...

Mar 27, 2015 Electrical System 44,952 mi

VEHICLE JUST UNDER 45K AND WAS TOLD THE CLOCKSPRING SHORTED WITH NO REAL REASON AS TO WHY THIS WOULD HAPPEN SO EARLY IN THE VEHICLE LIFE. THE IMPACT OF THE FAILURE FROM WHAT I CAN VISUALLY TELL IS THAT I HAVE NO HORN, THE ELECTRONIC CONSOLE DOES NOT FUNCTION AND ALL BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL D...

Mar 27, 2015 Air Bags 44,952 mi

VEHICLE JUST UNDER 45K AND WAS TOLD THE CLOCKSPRING SHORTED WITH NO REAL REASON AS TO WHY THIS WOULD HAPPEN SO EARLY IN THE VEHICLE LIFE. THE IMPACT OF THE FAILURE FROM WHAT I CAN VISUALLY TELL IS THAT I HAVE NO HORN, THE ELECTRONIC CONSOLE DOES NOT FUNCTION AND ALL BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL D...

Mar 27, 2015 Electrical System 44,952 mi

VEHICLE JUST UNDER 45K AND WAS TOLD THE CLOCKSPRING SHORTED WITH NO REAL REASON AS TO WHY THIS WOULD HAPPEN SO EARLY IN THE VEHICLE LIFE. THE IMPACT OF THE FAILURE FROM WHAT I CAN VISUALLY TELL IS THAT I HAVE NO HORN, THE ELECTRONIC CONSOLE DOES NOT FUNCTION AND ALL BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL D...

Mar 27, 2015 Air Bags 44,952 mi

VEHICLE JUST UNDER 45K AND WAS TOLD THE CLOCKSPRING SHORTED WITH NO REAL REASON AS TO WHY THIS WOULD HAPPEN SO EARLY IN THE VEHICLE LIFE. THE IMPACT OF THE FAILURE FROM WHAT I CAN VISUALLY TELL IS THAT I HAVE NO HORN, THE ELECTRONIC CONSOLE DOES NOT FUNCTION AND ALL BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL D...

Mar 8, 2015 Engine 43,719 mi

WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE IT BEGAN TO SHAKE, LOSE SPEED--THE ECM WARNING LIGHT CAME ON--WAS DETERMINED THAT AN IGNITION COIL HAD FAILED--HAVE HAD A ANOTHER IGNITION COIL FAILURE IN FEB. 2015. *TR

Mar 8, 2015 Engine 43,719 mi

WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE IT BEGAN TO SHAKE, LOSE SPEED--THE ECM WARNING LIGHT CAME ON--WAS DETERMINED THAT AN IGNITION COIL HAD FAILED--HAVE HAD A ANOTHER IGNITION COIL FAILURE IN FEB. 2015. *TR

Feb 9, 2015 Wheels 41,000 mi

ALUMINUM WHEEL HAS CRACK IN IT WITH NO DAMAGE TO TIRE OR AXLE. TIRE WENT FLAT. ONE SERVICE PERSON SAYS DEFECTIVE. ONE WEEK LATER ANOTHER SAID "YOU MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING", WHICH WE DIDN'T. I HAVE PICTURES. I HAVE ESCALATED AT VW. THEY DON'T WANT TO PAY FOR IT. NUMBER ON WHEEL IS: KBA 466...

Feb 9, 2015 Wheels 41,000 mi

ALUMINUM WHEEL HAS CRACK IN IT WITH NO DAMAGE TO TIRE OR AXLE. TIRE WENT FLAT. ONE SERVICE PERSON SAYS DEFECTIVE. ONE WEEK LATER ANOTHER SAID "YOU MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING", WHICH WE DIDN'T. I HAVE PICTURES. I HAVE ESCALATED AT VW. THEY DON'T WANT TO PAY FOR IT. NUMBER ON WHEEL IS: KBA 466...

Jan 24, 2015 Electrical System Fire

LAST WEEK MY WIFE TOLD ME THAT SHE COULD SMELL AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND FEEL A BURNING SENSATION COMING FROM HER VW DRIVER?S SEAT WHILE SHE HAD HER SEAT WARMER ON. I IMMEDIATELY HAD HER TAKE IT IN TO THE LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THIS ISSUE IS A FIRE HAZARD AND SAFETY ISSU...

Jan 24, 2015 Electrical System Fire

LAST WEEK MY WIFE TOLD ME THAT SHE COULD SMELL AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND FEEL A BURNING SENSATION COMING FROM HER VW DRIVER?S SEAT WHILE SHE HAD HER SEAT WARMER ON. I IMMEDIATELY HAD HER TAKE IT IN TO THE LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THIS ISSUE IS A FIRE HAZARD AND SAFETY ISSU...

Dec 26, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 28,000 mi

VEHICLE SHIFTED TO A LOWER GEAR (IT IS AUTOMATIC), ALMOST KILLING OUR FAMILY ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR

Dec 26, 2014 Power Train 28,000 mi

VEHICLE SHIFTED TO A LOWER GEAR (IT IS AUTOMATIC), ALMOST KILLING OUR FAMILY ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR

Dec 26, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 28,000 mi

VEHICLE SHIFTED TO A LOWER GEAR (IT IS AUTOMATIC), ALMOST KILLING OUR FAMILY ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR

Dec 26, 2014 Power Train 28,000 mi

VEHICLE SHIFTED TO A LOWER GEAR (IT IS AUTOMATIC), ALMOST KILLING OUR FAMILY ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR

Nov 7, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 54,000 mi

CAR LOST POWER AND LURCHED, ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, CAR WOULD NOT DRIVE OVER 20-30 MPH. WAS ABLE TO PULL CAR OVER OFF OF 2-LANE ROAD. COULD NOT START CAR. HAD TO HAVE A TOW. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THERE HAS BEEN A FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM PROBLEM AND THE FIRST HAPPENED ALMOST A YEAR AG...

Nov 7, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 54,000 mi

CAR LOST POWER AND LURCHED, ENGINE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, CAR WOULD NOT DRIVE OVER 20-30 MPH. WAS ABLE TO PULL CAR OVER OFF OF 2-LANE ROAD. COULD NOT START CAR. HAD TO HAVE A TOW. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THERE HAS BEEN A FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM PROBLEM AND THE FIRST HAPPENED ALMOST A YEAR AG...

Oct 6, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline

2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL REPAIR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THE FAILURE HE EXPERIENCED, WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL # 14V441000. *JB

Oct 6, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline

2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL REPAIR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THE FAILURE HE EXPERIENCED, WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL # 14V441000. *JB

Sep 24, 2014 Exterior Lighting 30,471 mi

HEADLIGHT WENT OUT ON A CAR WITH ONLY 30,000 MILES ON CAR. HAD TO REPLACE RIGHT HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE BULB WITH BALLAST AT A COST OF $305.36!!! I HAVE HEARD THERE HAVE BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING HEADLIGHTS FAILING IN 2011 VW TIGUANS. WANTED TO ADD MY NAME TO THE LIST OF COMPLAINTS. *TR

Sep 24, 2014 Exterior Lighting 30,471 mi

HEADLIGHT WENT OUT ON A CAR WITH ONLY 30,000 MILES ON CAR. HAD TO REPLACE RIGHT HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE BULB WITH BALLAST AT A COST OF $305.36!!! I HAVE HEARD THERE HAVE BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING HEADLIGHTS FAILING IN 2011 VW TIGUANS. WANTED TO ADD MY NAME TO THE LIST OF COMPLAINTS. *TR

Sep 22, 2014 Engine 32,407 mi

WE BOUGHT 2011 VW TIGUAN SE IN MAY 2011, AND THIS NOTORIOUS IGNITION-COIL ISSUE HAPPENED TWICE TO US ALREADY. BELOW IS THE TIMELINE & DETAILS. ON 4/19/2014, WE FINISHED THE LAST MANUFACTURER-COVERED-SERVICE AT A DEALERSHIP (3 YEARS/36K MILES), AND WE WERE TOLD OUR CAR IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. ON...

Sep 22, 2014 Electrical System 32,407 mi

WE BOUGHT 2011 VW TIGUAN SE IN MAY 2011, AND THIS NOTORIOUS IGNITION-COIL ISSUE HAPPENED TWICE TO US ALREADY. BELOW IS THE TIMELINE & DETAILS. ON 4/19/2014, WE FINISHED THE LAST MANUFACTURER-COVERED-SERVICE AT A DEALERSHIP (3 YEARS/36K MILES), AND WE WERE TOLD OUR CAR IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. ON...

Sep 22, 2014 Engine 35,953 mi

WE BOUGHT 2011 VW TIGUAN SE IN MAY 2011, AND THIS NOTORIOUS IGNITION-COIL ISSUE HAPPENED TWICE TO US ALREADY. BELOW IS THE TIMELINE & DETAILS. ON 4/19/2014, WE FINISHED THE LAST MANUFACTURER-COVERED-SERVICE AT A DEALERSHIP (3 YEARS/36K MILES), AND WE WERE TOLD OUR CAR IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. ON...

Sep 22, 2014 Electrical System 35,953 mi

WE BOUGHT 2011 VW TIGUAN SE IN MAY 2011, AND THIS NOTORIOUS IGNITION-COIL ISSUE HAPPENED TWICE TO US ALREADY. BELOW IS THE TIMELINE & DETAILS. ON 4/19/2014, WE FINISHED THE LAST MANUFACTURER-COVERED-SERVICE AT A DEALERSHIP (3 YEARS/36K MILES), AND WE WERE TOLD OUR CAR IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. ON...

Sep 22, 2014 Engine 32,407 mi

WE BOUGHT 2011 VW TIGUAN SE IN MAY 2011, AND THIS NOTORIOUS IGNITION-COIL ISSUE HAPPENED TWICE TO US ALREADY. BELOW IS THE TIMELINE & DETAILS. ON 4/19/2014, WE FINISHED THE LAST MANUFACTURER-COVERED-SERVICE AT A DEALERSHIP (3 YEARS/36K MILES), AND WE WERE TOLD OUR CAR IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. ON...

Sep 22, 2014 Electrical System 32,407 mi

WE BOUGHT 2011 VW TIGUAN SE IN MAY 2011, AND THIS NOTORIOUS IGNITION-COIL ISSUE HAPPENED TWICE TO US ALREADY. BELOW IS THE TIMELINE & DETAILS. ON 4/19/2014, WE FINISHED THE LAST MANUFACTURER-COVERED-SERVICE AT A DEALERSHIP (3 YEARS/36K MILES), AND WE WERE TOLD OUR CAR IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. ON...

Sep 22, 2014 Engine 35,953 mi

WE BOUGHT 2011 VW TIGUAN SE IN MAY 2011, AND THIS NOTORIOUS IGNITION-COIL ISSUE HAPPENED TWICE TO US ALREADY. BELOW IS THE TIMELINE & DETAILS. ON 4/19/2014, WE FINISHED THE LAST MANUFACTURER-COVERED-SERVICE AT A DEALERSHIP (3 YEARS/36K MILES), AND WE WERE TOLD OUR CAR IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. ON...

Sep 22, 2014 Electrical System 35,953 mi

WE BOUGHT 2011 VW TIGUAN SE IN MAY 2011, AND THIS NOTORIOUS IGNITION-COIL ISSUE HAPPENED TWICE TO US ALREADY. BELOW IS THE TIMELINE & DETAILS. ON 4/19/2014, WE FINISHED THE LAST MANUFACTURER-COVERED-SERVICE AT A DEALERSHIP (3 YEARS/36K MILES), AND WE WERE TOLD OUR CAR IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. ON...

Aug 2, 2014 Engine 70,000 mi

TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED CAUSING THE TIMING TO JUMP DESTROYING THE ENGINE. *TR

Aug 2, 2014 Engine 70,000 mi

TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED CAUSING THE TIMING TO JUMP DESTROYING THE ENGINE. *TR

May 14, 2014 Electrical System 44,000 mi

TWICE WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR HAS SHUT OFF. ONCE WHEN LEAVING A PARKING LOT. ONCE ON THE INTERSTATE IN TRAFFICK, GOING UNDER 20 MPH. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE J519 MODULE. *TR

May 14, 2014 Engine 44,000 mi

TWICE WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR HAS SHUT OFF. ONCE WHEN LEAVING A PARKING LOT. ONCE ON THE INTERSTATE IN TRAFFICK, GOING UNDER 20 MPH. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE J519 MODULE. *TR

May 14, 2014 Electrical System 44,000 mi

TWICE WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR HAS SHUT OFF. ONCE WHEN LEAVING A PARKING LOT. ONCE ON THE INTERSTATE IN TRAFFICK, GOING UNDER 20 MPH. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE J519 MODULE. *TR

May 14, 2014 Engine 44,000 mi

TWICE WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR HAS SHUT OFF. ONCE WHEN LEAVING A PARKING LOT. ONCE ON THE INTERSTATE IN TRAFFICK, GOING UNDER 20 MPH. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE J519 MODULE. *TR

Apr 25, 2014 Electrical System 38,000 mi

VEHICLE RAPIDLY DECELERATED FROM 50 MILES PER HOUR TO APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES PER HOUR. CHECK ENGINE AND EPC WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. ENGINE RAN ROUGH AND ACCELERATION ABOVE 35 MILES PER HOUR WAS NOT POSSIBLE. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP REPLACED ALL FOUR IGNITION COILS. VOLKSWAGEN LATER AGREED TO R...

Apr 25, 2014 Engine 38,000 mi

VEHICLE RAPIDLY DECELERATED FROM 50 MILES PER HOUR TO APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES PER HOUR. CHECK ENGINE AND EPC WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. ENGINE RAN ROUGH AND ACCELERATION ABOVE 35 MILES PER HOUR WAS NOT POSSIBLE. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP REPLACED ALL FOUR IGNITION COILS. VOLKSWAGEN LATER AGREED TO R...

Apr 25, 2014 Electrical System 38,000 mi

VEHICLE RAPIDLY DECELERATED FROM 50 MILES PER HOUR TO APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES PER HOUR. CHECK ENGINE AND EPC WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. ENGINE RAN ROUGH AND ACCELERATION ABOVE 35 MILES PER HOUR WAS NOT POSSIBLE. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP REPLACED ALL FOUR IGNITION COILS. VOLKSWAGEN LATER AGREED TO R...

Apr 25, 2014 Engine 38,000 mi

VEHICLE RAPIDLY DECELERATED FROM 50 MILES PER HOUR TO APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES PER HOUR. CHECK ENGINE AND EPC WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. ENGINE RAN ROUGH AND ACCELERATION ABOVE 35 MILES PER HOUR WAS NOT POSSIBLE. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP REPLACED ALL FOUR IGNITION COILS. VOLKSWAGEN LATER AGREED TO R...

Apr 14, 2014 Engine 58,000 mi

THE ENGINES REAR MAIN OIL SEAL STARTED LEAKING. BROUGHT IT TO VOLKSWAGEN DEALER WHERE THE CAR WAS BOUGHT AND STATED THAT THERE WAS THOUGHT TO BE AN OIL LEAK AND WHILE THE OIL CHANGE WAS DONE IF THEY COULD TAKE A LOOK IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. NOW AT 65000 MILES AND 5000 OVER THE FACTORY WARRA...

Apr 14, 2014 Power Train 58,000 mi

THE ENGINES REAR MAIN OIL SEAL STARTED LEAKING. BROUGHT IT TO VOLKSWAGEN DEALER WHERE THE CAR WAS BOUGHT AND STATED THAT THERE WAS THOUGHT TO BE AN OIL LEAK AND WHILE THE OIL CHANGE WAS DONE IF THEY COULD TAKE A LOOK IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. NOW AT 65000 MILES AND 5000 OVER THE FACTORY WARRA...

Apr 14, 2014 Engine 58,000 mi

THE ENGINES REAR MAIN OIL SEAL STARTED LEAKING. BROUGHT IT TO VOLKSWAGEN DEALER WHERE THE CAR WAS BOUGHT AND STATED THAT THERE WAS THOUGHT TO BE AN OIL LEAK AND WHILE THE OIL CHANGE WAS DONE IF THEY COULD TAKE A LOOK IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. NOW AT 65000 MILES AND 5000 OVER THE FACTORY WARRA...

Apr 14, 2014 Power Train 58,000 mi

THE ENGINES REAR MAIN OIL SEAL STARTED LEAKING. BROUGHT IT TO VOLKSWAGEN DEALER WHERE THE CAR WAS BOUGHT AND STATED THAT THERE WAS THOUGHT TO BE AN OIL LEAK AND WHILE THE OIL CHANGE WAS DONE IF THEY COULD TAKE A LOOK IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. NOW AT 65000 MILES AND 5000 OVER THE FACTORY WARRA...

Mar 29, 2014 Engine 35,000 mi

THIS CAR DOES NOT FEEL SAFE. SEVERAL TIMES THE CAR HAS JUST STOPPED. STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND STARTED TO GO AND CAR JUST DIED. NO LIGHTS, NO WARNING. I START UP THE CAR, MOVE FORWARD AND GET READY TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND CAR JUST DIES. VW SAID THEY NEED TO HAVE WARNING LIGHTS OR SOME...

Mar 29, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 35,000 mi

THIS CAR DOES NOT FEEL SAFE. SEVERAL TIMES THE CAR HAS JUST STOPPED. STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND STARTED TO GO AND CAR JUST DIED. NO LIGHTS, NO WARNING. I START UP THE CAR, MOVE FORWARD AND GET READY TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND CAR JUST DIES. VW SAID THEY NEED TO HAVE WARNING LIGHTS OR SOME...

Mar 29, 2014 Engine 35,000 mi

THIS CAR DOES NOT FEEL SAFE. SEVERAL TIMES THE CAR HAS JUST STOPPED. STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND STARTED TO GO AND CAR JUST DIED. NO LIGHTS, NO WARNING. I START UP THE CAR, MOVE FORWARD AND GET READY TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND CAR JUST DIES. VW SAID THEY NEED TO HAVE WARNING LIGHTS OR SOME...

Mar 29, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 35,000 mi

THIS CAR DOES NOT FEEL SAFE. SEVERAL TIMES THE CAR HAS JUST STOPPED. STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND STARTED TO GO AND CAR JUST DIED. NO LIGHTS, NO WARNING. I START UP THE CAR, MOVE FORWARD AND GET READY TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC AND CAR JUST DIES. VW SAID THEY NEED TO HAVE WARNING LIGHTS OR SOME...

Jan 11, 2014 Electrical System 61,000 mi

WE HAD A PARTIAL LOSS OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING ON OUR 2011 VW TIGUAN AT ROUGHLY 61,000 MILES. WE LOST PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT, REAR DRIVER SIDE BLINKER, FRONT PASSENGER BLINKER, REVERSE LIGHTS, AND TAG LIGHTS. WE TRIED TO REPLACE THE BULBS BUT BULBS WERE FINE. I ALSO CHECKED ALL FUSES AND ALL WERE OK N...

Jan 11, 2014 Exterior Lighting 61,000 mi

WE HAD A PARTIAL LOSS OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING ON OUR 2011 VW TIGUAN AT ROUGHLY 61,000 MILES. WE LOST PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT, REAR DRIVER SIDE BLINKER, FRONT PASSENGER BLINKER, REVERSE LIGHTS, AND TAG LIGHTS. WE TRIED TO REPLACE THE BULBS BUT BULBS WERE FINE. I ALSO CHECKED ALL FUSES AND ALL WERE OK N...

Jan 11, 2014 Electrical System 61,000 mi

WE HAD A PARTIAL LOSS OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING ON OUR 2011 VW TIGUAN AT ROUGHLY 61,000 MILES. WE LOST PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT, REAR DRIVER SIDE BLINKER, FRONT PASSENGER BLINKER, REVERSE LIGHTS, AND TAG LIGHTS. WE TRIED TO REPLACE THE BULBS BUT BULBS WERE FINE. I ALSO CHECKED ALL FUSES AND ALL WERE OK N...

Jan 11, 2014 Exterior Lighting 61,000 mi

WE HAD A PARTIAL LOSS OF EXTERIOR LIGHTING ON OUR 2011 VW TIGUAN AT ROUGHLY 61,000 MILES. WE LOST PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT, REAR DRIVER SIDE BLINKER, FRONT PASSENGER BLINKER, REVERSE LIGHTS, AND TAG LIGHTS. WE TRIED TO REPLACE THE BULBS BUT BULBS WERE FINE. I ALSO CHECKED ALL FUSES AND ALL WERE OK N...

Jan 6, 2014 Steering 70,000 mi

THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS -10F TODAY. I STARTED THE CAR AND ALLOWED IT TO WARM UP FOR 10 MINUTES BEFORE DRIVING IT APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES ON AN ERRAND. I PARKED THE CAR AND TURNED IT OFF. WHEN I RETURNED AND STARTED THE CAR, THE STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST THE ELECTRONIC ASSIST FOR STEERING...

Jan 6, 2014 Electrical System 70,000 mi

THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS -10F TODAY. I STARTED THE CAR AND ALLOWED IT TO WARM UP FOR 10 MINUTES BEFORE DRIVING IT APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES ON AN ERRAND. I PARKED THE CAR AND TURNED IT OFF. WHEN I RETURNED AND STARTED THE CAR, THE STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST THE ELECTRONIC ASSIST FOR STEERING...

Jan 6, 2014 Steering 70,000 mi

THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS -10F TODAY. I STARTED THE CAR AND ALLOWED IT TO WARM UP FOR 10 MINUTES BEFORE DRIVING IT APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES ON AN ERRAND. I PARKED THE CAR AND TURNED IT OFF. WHEN I RETURNED AND STARTED THE CAR, THE STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST THE ELECTRONIC ASSIST FOR STEERING...

Jan 6, 2014 Electrical System 70,000 mi

THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS -10F TODAY. I STARTED THE CAR AND ALLOWED IT TO WARM UP FOR 10 MINUTES BEFORE DRIVING IT APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES ON AN ERRAND. I PARKED THE CAR AND TURNED IT OFF. WHEN I RETURNED AND STARTED THE CAR, THE STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST THE ELECTRONIC ASSIST FOR STEERING...

Jan 2, 2014 Exterior Lighting 55,424 mi

RIGHT SIDE HEADLAMP, TURN SIGNAL, BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE. 30 AMP FUSE ONE BLADE BURNT BUT FUSE NOT BLOWN. FUSE BOX MELTED AROUND CONTACT. *TR

Jan 2, 2014 Exterior Lighting 55,424 mi

RIGHT SIDE HEADLAMP, TURN SIGNAL, BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE. 30 AMP FUSE ONE BLADE BURNT BUT FUSE NOT BLOWN. FUSE BOX MELTED AROUND CONTACT. *TR

Dec 20, 2013 Electrical System 28,000 mi

WHEN TRYING TO LEAVE A PARKING SPOT, CAR STALLED. WAS ABLE TO PUT CAR IN PARK AND RESTART CAR. TOOK TO DEALER AND A FUEL SENDING RELAY WAS REPLACED. HAD THE CAR IN THE SHOP 6 MONTHS PRIOR FOR THE ELECTRICAL ISSUE REPORTED MULTIPLE TIMES ON THIS MODEL. DEALER SAID THEY REPLACED THE HIGH PRESSURE ...

Dec 20, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 28,000 mi

WHEN TRYING TO LEAVE A PARKING SPOT, CAR STALLED. WAS ABLE TO PUT CAR IN PARK AND RESTART CAR. TOOK TO DEALER AND A FUEL SENDING RELAY WAS REPLACED. HAD THE CAR IN THE SHOP 6 MONTHS PRIOR FOR THE ELECTRICAL ISSUE REPORTED MULTIPLE TIMES ON THIS MODEL. DEALER SAID THEY REPLACED THE HIGH PRESSURE ...

Dec 20, 2013 Electrical System 28,000 mi

WHEN TRYING TO LEAVE A PARKING SPOT, CAR STALLED. WAS ABLE TO PUT CAR IN PARK AND RESTART CAR. TOOK TO DEALER AND A FUEL SENDING RELAY WAS REPLACED. HAD THE CAR IN THE SHOP 6 MONTHS PRIOR FOR THE ELECTRICAL ISSUE REPORTED MULTIPLE TIMES ON THIS MODEL. DEALER SAID THEY REPLACED THE HIGH PRESSURE ...

Dec 20, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 28,000 mi

WHEN TRYING TO LEAVE A PARKING SPOT, CAR STALLED. WAS ABLE TO PUT CAR IN PARK AND RESTART CAR. TOOK TO DEALER AND A FUEL SENDING RELAY WAS REPLACED. HAD THE CAR IN THE SHOP 6 MONTHS PRIOR FOR THE ELECTRICAL ISSUE REPORTED MULTIPLE TIMES ON THIS MODEL. DEALER SAID THEY REPLACED THE HIGH PRESSURE ...

Dec 18, 2013 Electrical System 39,020 mi

DURING DRIVING ONE HEADLIGHT (LEFT), THIRD BRAKE LIGHT, AND FRONT RIGHT TURN SIGNAL GAVE A BULB OUT FAULT. ALSO, THE BULBS WENT OUT SIMULTANEOUSLY. AFTER DRIVING FOR 30 MINUTES AND THEN RESTARTING THE CAR, THE FAULTS WERE GONE AND BULBS WERE FUNCTIONAL. THIS REPEATED THE NEXT DAY WITH BULB OUT FA...

Dec 18, 2013 Exterior Lighting 39,020 mi

DURING DRIVING ONE HEADLIGHT (LEFT), THIRD BRAKE LIGHT, AND FRONT RIGHT TURN SIGNAL GAVE A BULB OUT FAULT. ALSO, THE BULBS WENT OUT SIMULTANEOUSLY. AFTER DRIVING FOR 30 MINUTES AND THEN RESTARTING THE CAR, THE FAULTS WERE GONE AND BULBS WERE FUNCTIONAL. THIS REPEATED THE NEXT DAY WITH BULB OUT FA...

Dec 18, 2013 Electrical System 39,020 mi

DURING DRIVING ONE HEADLIGHT (LEFT), THIRD BRAKE LIGHT, AND FRONT RIGHT TURN SIGNAL GAVE A BULB OUT FAULT. ALSO, THE BULBS WENT OUT SIMULTANEOUSLY. AFTER DRIVING FOR 30 MINUTES AND THEN RESTARTING THE CAR, THE FAULTS WERE GONE AND BULBS WERE FUNCTIONAL. THIS REPEATED THE NEXT DAY WITH BULB OUT FA...

Dec 18, 2013 Exterior Lighting 39,020 mi

DURING DRIVING ONE HEADLIGHT (LEFT), THIRD BRAKE LIGHT, AND FRONT RIGHT TURN SIGNAL GAVE A BULB OUT FAULT. ALSO, THE BULBS WENT OUT SIMULTANEOUSLY. AFTER DRIVING FOR 30 MINUTES AND THEN RESTARTING THE CAR, THE FAULTS WERE GONE AND BULBS WERE FUNCTIONAL. THIS REPEATED THE NEXT DAY WITH BULB OUT FA...

Dec 11, 2013 Exterior Lighting 56,000 mi

IN NOVEMBER MY DRIVERS HEADLIGHT WENT OUT I REPLACED THE BULB THEN IT WAS WORKING BUT 2 WEEKS LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE GOES OUT THIS TIME NOT ONLY MY HEADLIGHT MY TURN SIGNAL ALSO GOES OUT FROM THE FRONT. THEN I GET PULLED OVER BECAUSE NOW I DON'T HAVE A DRIVER SIDE BACK SIGNAL LIGHT. I REPLACED A...

Dec 11, 2013 Exterior Lighting 56,000 mi

IN NOVEMBER MY DRIVERS HEADLIGHT WENT OUT I REPLACED THE BULB THEN IT WAS WORKING BUT 2 WEEKS LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE GOES OUT THIS TIME NOT ONLY MY HEADLIGHT MY TURN SIGNAL ALSO GOES OUT FROM THE FRONT. THEN I GET PULLED OVER BECAUSE NOW I DON'T HAVE A DRIVER SIDE BACK SIGNAL LIGHT. I REPLACED A...

Dec 6, 2013 Exterior Lighting 22,826 mi

A FEW DAYS AGO I GOT A WARNING ON MY CAR SAYING THE FRONT RIGHT TURN SIGNAL NEEDED TO BE CHECKED. IT WASN'T AN EMERGENCY SITUATION SINCE THE REAR AND SIDE MIRROR TURN SIGNALS STILL FUNCTIONED. I HAD ALSO HEARD ABOUT THE RECALL ONLINE, SO I THOUGHT MAYBE IT WAS JUST TELLING ME I WAS PART OF THE RECAL...

Dec 6, 2013 Exterior Lighting 22,826 mi

A FEW DAYS AGO I GOT A WARNING ON MY CAR SAYING THE FRONT RIGHT TURN SIGNAL NEEDED TO BE CHECKED. IT WASN'T AN EMERGENCY SITUATION SINCE THE REAR AND SIDE MIRROR TURN SIGNALS STILL FUNCTIONED. I HAD ALSO HEARD ABOUT THE RECALL ONLINE, SO I THOUGHT MAYBE IT WAS JUST TELLING ME I WAS PART OF THE RECAL...

Dec 5, 2013 Electrical System 50,000 mi

WHEN I LEFT THE HOUSE IN THE MORNING FOR WORK MY LIGHT-OUT INDICATOR WAS SHOWING AND I DID IN FACT HAVE A FRONT LIGHT OUT, AS IT WAS SUNNY AND NICE, I DECIDED TO REPLACE IT AFTER WORK, HOWEVER ON MY WAY DRIVING TO WORK (40 MILE DRIVE) I HAD INFORMATION ALERTS ON MY CAR DISPLAY THAT I HAD LOST MOST/ ...

Dec 5, 2013 Electrical System 50,000 mi

WHEN I LEFT THE HOUSE IN THE MORNING FOR WORK MY LIGHT-OUT INDICATOR WAS SHOWING AND I DID IN FACT HAVE A FRONT LIGHT OUT, AS IT WAS SUNNY AND NICE, I DECIDED TO REPLACE IT AFTER WORK, HOWEVER ON MY WAY DRIVING TO WORK (40 MILE DRIVE) I HAD INFORMATION ALERTS ON MY CAR DISPLAY THAT I HAD LOST MOST/ ...

Dec 3, 2013 Electrical System 40,040 mi

FUSE BOX MELTING CAUSING LIGHT SYSTEM FAILURE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. FAULTY DESIGN/METAL SCREW NEXT TO 30 AMP FUSE CAUSING ARC. *TR

Dec 3, 2013 Exterior Lighting 40,040 mi

FUSE BOX MELTING CAUSING LIGHT SYSTEM FAILURE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. FAULTY DESIGN/METAL SCREW NEXT TO 30 AMP FUSE CAUSING ARC. *TR

Dec 3, 2013 Electrical System 40,200 mi

LIGHTS STARTED RANDOMLY GOING OFF AND ON..IT WOULD BE LEFT FRONT LOW BEAM AND RIGHT FRONT HIGH BEAM THEN NO TAIL LIGHTS OR TURN SIGNAL, ETC. BUT AFTER A FEW MINS THEY WOULD COME BACK ON THEN GO BACK OFF. IT IS GWTTIN WORSE AND OCCURS MORE OFTEN NOW AND I FEEL UNSAFE DRIVING IT AT NIGHT. *TR

Dec 3, 2013 Exterior Lighting 40,200 mi

LIGHTS STARTED RANDOMLY GOING OFF AND ON..IT WOULD BE LEFT FRONT LOW BEAM AND RIGHT FRONT HIGH BEAM THEN NO TAIL LIGHTS OR TURN SIGNAL, ETC. BUT AFTER A FEW MINS THEY WOULD COME BACK ON THEN GO BACK OFF. IT IS GWTTIN WORSE AND OCCURS MORE OFTEN NOW AND I FEEL UNSAFE DRIVING IT AT NIGHT. *TR

Dec 3, 2013 Electrical System 40,040 mi

FUSE BOX MELTING CAUSING LIGHT SYSTEM FAILURE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. FAULTY DESIGN/METAL SCREW NEXT TO 30 AMP FUSE CAUSING ARC. *TR

Dec 3, 2013 Exterior Lighting 40,040 mi

FUSE BOX MELTING CAUSING LIGHT SYSTEM FAILURE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. FAULTY DESIGN/METAL SCREW NEXT TO 30 AMP FUSE CAUSING ARC. *TR

Dec 3, 2013 Electrical System 40,200 mi

LIGHTS STARTED RANDOMLY GOING OFF AND ON..IT WOULD BE LEFT FRONT LOW BEAM AND RIGHT FRONT HIGH BEAM THEN NO TAIL LIGHTS OR TURN SIGNAL, ETC. BUT AFTER A FEW MINS THEY WOULD COME BACK ON THEN GO BACK OFF. IT IS GWTTIN WORSE AND OCCURS MORE OFTEN NOW AND I FEEL UNSAFE DRIVING IT AT NIGHT. *TR

Dec 3, 2013 Exterior Lighting 40,200 mi

LIGHTS STARTED RANDOMLY GOING OFF AND ON..IT WOULD BE LEFT FRONT LOW BEAM AND RIGHT FRONT HIGH BEAM THEN NO TAIL LIGHTS OR TURN SIGNAL, ETC. BUT AFTER A FEW MINS THEY WOULD COME BACK ON THEN GO BACK OFF. IT IS GWTTIN WORSE AND OCCURS MORE OFTEN NOW AND I FEEL UNSAFE DRIVING IT AT NIGHT. *TR

Dec 2, 2013 Electrical System 43,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT NOT LIGHTING, THE TURN SIGNAL ON THE SAME SIDE DOES NOT WORK AND THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TAIL LIGHT DOES NOT WORK. *TR

Dec 2, 2013 Exterior Lighting 43,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT NOT LIGHTING, THE TURN SIGNAL ON THE SAME SIDE DOES NOT WORK AND THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TAIL LIGHT DOES NOT WORK. *TR

Dec 2, 2013 Electrical System 41,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING I RECEIVED MULTIPLE ALERTS OF BULB FAILURES AND HEADLIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, TAIL LIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL. CAUSE WAS A FUSE AND SOCKET IN THE FUSE BOX THAT MELTED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I CHECKED THE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED RECALL HOWEVER MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED SO I WANTED TO BRIN...

Dec 2, 2013 Exterior Lighting 41,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING I RECEIVED MULTIPLE ALERTS OF BULB FAILURES AND HEADLIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, TAIL LIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL. CAUSE WAS A FUSE AND SOCKET IN THE FUSE BOX THAT MELTED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I CHECKED THE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED RECALL HOWEVER MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED SO I WANTED TO BRIN...

Dec 2, 2013 Electrical System 43,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT NOT LIGHTING, THE TURN SIGNAL ON THE SAME SIDE DOES NOT WORK AND THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TAIL LIGHT DOES NOT WORK. *TR

Dec 2, 2013 Exterior Lighting 43,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT NOT LIGHTING, THE TURN SIGNAL ON THE SAME SIDE DOES NOT WORK AND THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TAIL LIGHT DOES NOT WORK. *TR

Dec 2, 2013 Electrical System 41,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING I RECEIVED MULTIPLE ALERTS OF BULB FAILURES AND HEADLIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, TAIL LIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL. CAUSE WAS A FUSE AND SOCKET IN THE FUSE BOX THAT MELTED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I CHECKED THE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED RECALL HOWEVER MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED SO I WANTED TO BRIN...

Dec 2, 2013 Exterior Lighting 41,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING I RECEIVED MULTIPLE ALERTS OF BULB FAILURES AND HEADLIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, TAIL LIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL. CAUSE WAS A FUSE AND SOCKET IN THE FUSE BOX THAT MELTED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I CHECKED THE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED RECALL HOWEVER MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED SO I WANTED TO BRIN...

Nov 26, 2013 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

ALERT MESSAGES APPEARED ON THE INFORMATION DISPLAY STATING THAT MULTIPLE EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED. I CHECKED AND THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY SIX EXTERIOR LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT WORKING. MY HUSBAND SUGGESTED THAT THIS MIGHT BE A FUSE. I DID AN INTERNET SEARCH TO SEE IF I COULD DETERMINE IF THERE HAD BEEN A...

Nov 26, 2013 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

ALERT MESSAGES APPEARED ON THE INFORMATION DISPLAY STATING THAT MULTIPLE EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED. I CHECKED AND THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY SIX EXTERIOR LIGHTS THAT ARE NOT WORKING. MY HUSBAND SUGGESTED THAT THIS MIGHT BE A FUSE. I DID AN INTERNET SEARCH TO SEE IF I COULD DETERMINE IF THERE HAD BEEN A...

Nov 22, 2013 Exterior Lighting 44,600 mi

MY 2011 TIGUAN IS ERRONEOUSLY AND INTERMITTENTLY REPORTING THAT LAMPS ARE OUT. I WENT TO THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP, AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY A MELTED FUSE BOX. I HAVE BEEN ON A LOT OF FORUM ONLINE, AND IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON FINDING AMONG VW OWNERS,MORE SO TIGUAN. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY VWO...

Nov 22, 2013 Electrical System 44,600 mi

MY 2011 TIGUAN IS ERRONEOUSLY AND INTERMITTENTLY REPORTING THAT LAMPS ARE OUT. I WENT TO THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP, AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY A MELTED FUSE BOX. I HAVE BEEN ON A LOT OF FORUM ONLINE, AND IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON FINDING AMONG VW OWNERS,MORE SO TIGUAN. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY VWO...

Nov 22, 2013 Exterior Lighting 44,600 mi

MY 2011 TIGUAN IS ERRONEOUSLY AND INTERMITTENTLY REPORTING THAT LAMPS ARE OUT. I WENT TO THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP, AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY A MELTED FUSE BOX. I HAVE BEEN ON A LOT OF FORUM ONLINE, AND IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON FINDING AMONG VW OWNERS,MORE SO TIGUAN. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY VWO...

Nov 22, 2013 Electrical System 44,600 mi

MY 2011 TIGUAN IS ERRONEOUSLY AND INTERMITTENTLY REPORTING THAT LAMPS ARE OUT. I WENT TO THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP, AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY A MELTED FUSE BOX. I HAVE BEEN ON A LOT OF FORUM ONLINE, AND IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON FINDING AMONG VW OWNERS,MORE SO TIGUAN. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY VWO...

Nov 20, 2013 Electrical System 49,000 mi

THE FUSE BOX IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MELTED. THIS CAUSED MY FRONT-RIGHT HEADLIGHT, REAR-LEFT BRAKE AND TURN SIGNAL LIGHT, AND MIDDLE BRAKE LIGHT TO STOP WORKING. MY CAR IS ALL STOCK AND I'VE DONE NOTHING TO CAUSE IT TO EXERT EXCESS ELECTRICAL POWER. I AM REPORTING THIS BECAUSE IT SEEMS TO BE A VER...

Nov 20, 2013 Exterior Lighting 49,000 mi

THE FUSE BOX IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MELTED. THIS CAUSED MY FRONT-RIGHT HEADLIGHT, REAR-LEFT BRAKE AND TURN SIGNAL LIGHT, AND MIDDLE BRAKE LIGHT TO STOP WORKING. MY CAR IS ALL STOCK AND I'VE DONE NOTHING TO CAUSE IT TO EXERT EXCESS ELECTRICAL POWER. I AM REPORTING THIS BECAUSE IT SEEMS TO BE A VER...

Nov 20, 2013 Electrical System 49,000 mi

THE FUSE BOX IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MELTED. THIS CAUSED MY FRONT-RIGHT HEADLIGHT, REAR-LEFT BRAKE AND TURN SIGNAL LIGHT, AND MIDDLE BRAKE LIGHT TO STOP WORKING. MY CAR IS ALL STOCK AND I'VE DONE NOTHING TO CAUSE IT TO EXERT EXCESS ELECTRICAL POWER. I AM REPORTING THIS BECAUSE IT SEEMS TO BE A VER...

Nov 20, 2013 Exterior Lighting 49,000 mi

THE FUSE BOX IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MELTED. THIS CAUSED MY FRONT-RIGHT HEADLIGHT, REAR-LEFT BRAKE AND TURN SIGNAL LIGHT, AND MIDDLE BRAKE LIGHT TO STOP WORKING. MY CAR IS ALL STOCK AND I'VE DONE NOTHING TO CAUSE IT TO EXERT EXCESS ELECTRICAL POWER. I AM REPORTING THIS BECAUSE IT SEEMS TO BE A VER...

Nov 19, 2013 Exterior Lighting 50,100 mi

MY BOUGHT NEW 2011 TIGUAN SE LIGHTS WERE GOING OUT-!FRONT HEAD LIGHT, FOG LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS , LICENSE PLATE DUE WHAT VW SAID WAS A MELTED FUSE BOX. ALSO MY CAR WOULD STALE AT LOW MPH IN THE WINTER TIME SINCE I PURCHASED IT FEB 2011( VW SERVICE RESPONSE WHEN I INITIALLY CALLED " IT COULD BE DUE ...

Nov 19, 2013 Electrical System 40,000 mi

I BOUGHT A NEW 2011 TIGUAN SE AND IT STALLS OUT AT AROUND 5 MPH. THIS IS VERY DANGERS IN PARKING LOTS ( ROLLED INTO LIGHT POST). VW SERVICE FIRST TIME I BROUGHT IT IN TOLD ME IT WAS DUE TO A BAD FUEL INJECTOR WHICH THEY REPLACED , WHEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN JUST THIS PAST NOVEMBER THEY SAID IT WAS A ME...

Nov 19, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

I BOUGHT A NEW 2011 TIGUAN SE AND IT STALLS OUT AT AROUND 5 MPH. THIS IS VERY DANGERS IN PARKING LOTS ( ROLLED INTO LIGHT POST). VW SERVICE FIRST TIME I BROUGHT IT IN TOLD ME IT WAS DUE TO A BAD FUEL INJECTOR WHICH THEY REPLACED , WHEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN JUST THIS PAST NOVEMBER THEY SAID IT WAS A ME...

Nov 19, 2013 Exterior Lighting 50,100 mi

MY BOUGHT NEW 2011 TIGUAN SE LIGHTS WERE GOING OUT-!FRONT HEAD LIGHT, FOG LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS , LICENSE PLATE DUE WHAT VW SAID WAS A MELTED FUSE BOX. ALSO MY CAR WOULD STALE AT LOW MPH IN THE WINTER TIME SINCE I PURCHASED IT FEB 2011( VW SERVICE RESPONSE WHEN I INITIALLY CALLED " IT COULD BE DUE ...

Nov 19, 2013 Electrical System 40,000 mi

I BOUGHT A NEW 2011 TIGUAN SE AND IT STALLS OUT AT AROUND 5 MPH. THIS IS VERY DANGERS IN PARKING LOTS ( ROLLED INTO LIGHT POST). VW SERVICE FIRST TIME I BROUGHT IT IN TOLD ME IT WAS DUE TO A BAD FUEL INJECTOR WHICH THEY REPLACED , WHEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN JUST THIS PAST NOVEMBER THEY SAID IT WAS A ME...

Nov 19, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

I BOUGHT A NEW 2011 TIGUAN SE AND IT STALLS OUT AT AROUND 5 MPH. THIS IS VERY DANGERS IN PARKING LOTS ( ROLLED INTO LIGHT POST). VW SERVICE FIRST TIME I BROUGHT IT IN TOLD ME IT WAS DUE TO A BAD FUEL INJECTOR WHICH THEY REPLACED , WHEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN JUST THIS PAST NOVEMBER THEY SAID IT WAS A ME...

Nov 18, 2013 Electrical System 40,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING... MULTIPLE EXTERIOR LIGHTS (BRAKELIGHTS. HEADLIGHTS, HIGH BEAMS, FOG LIGHTS, AND TURN SIGNALS) FAILED... WOULD NOT FIX ITSELF AFTER SHUTTING OFF CAR AND RESTARTING. BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND WAS NOTIFIED IT WAS A MELTED FUSEBOX. *TR

Nov 18, 2013 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING... MULTIPLE EXTERIOR LIGHTS (BRAKELIGHTS. HEADLIGHTS, HIGH BEAMS, FOG LIGHTS, AND TURN SIGNALS) FAILED... WOULD NOT FIX ITSELF AFTER SHUTTING OFF CAR AND RESTARTING. BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND WAS NOTIFIED IT WAS A MELTED FUSEBOX. *TR

Nov 18, 2013 Electrical System 29,000 mi

2011 VW TIGUAN - LIGHTS (HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, SIGNALS) ALL RANDOMLY TURN OFF FOR VARYING PERIODS OF TIME. THE WARNING INDICATOR IN THE CABIN OF THE CAR INDICATES A LIGHT IS OUT. RESEARCH INDICATED POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX ISSUE, FURTHER INVESTIGATION CONFIRMED THIS. A FUSE IN THE...

Nov 18, 2013 Unknown Or Other 29,000 mi

2011 VW TIGUAN - LIGHTS (HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, SIGNALS) ALL RANDOMLY TURN OFF FOR VARYING PERIODS OF TIME. THE WARNING INDICATOR IN THE CABIN OF THE CAR INDICATES A LIGHT IS OUT. RESEARCH INDICATED POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX ISSUE, FURTHER INVESTIGATION CONFIRMED THIS. A FUSE IN THE...

Nov 18, 2013 Exterior Lighting 29,000 mi

2011 VW TIGUAN - LIGHTS (HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, SIGNALS) ALL RANDOMLY TURN OFF FOR VARYING PERIODS OF TIME. THE WARNING INDICATOR IN THE CABIN OF THE CAR INDICATES A LIGHT IS OUT. RESEARCH INDICATED POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX ISSUE, FURTHER INVESTIGATION CONFIRMED THIS. A FUSE IN THE...

Nov 18, 2013 Electrical System 40,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING... MULTIPLE EXTERIOR LIGHTS (BRAKELIGHTS. HEADLIGHTS, HIGH BEAMS, FOG LIGHTS, AND TURN SIGNALS) FAILED... WOULD NOT FIX ITSELF AFTER SHUTTING OFF CAR AND RESTARTING. BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND WAS NOTIFIED IT WAS A MELTED FUSEBOX. *TR

Nov 18, 2013 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING... MULTIPLE EXTERIOR LIGHTS (BRAKELIGHTS. HEADLIGHTS, HIGH BEAMS, FOG LIGHTS, AND TURN SIGNALS) FAILED... WOULD NOT FIX ITSELF AFTER SHUTTING OFF CAR AND RESTARTING. BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND WAS NOTIFIED IT WAS A MELTED FUSEBOX. *TR

Nov 18, 2013 Electrical System 29,000 mi

2011 VW TIGUAN - LIGHTS (HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, SIGNALS) ALL RANDOMLY TURN OFF FOR VARYING PERIODS OF TIME. THE WARNING INDICATOR IN THE CABIN OF THE CAR INDICATES A LIGHT IS OUT. RESEARCH INDICATED POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX ISSUE, FURTHER INVESTIGATION CONFIRMED THIS. A FUSE IN THE...

Nov 18, 2013 Unknown Or Other 29,000 mi

2011 VW TIGUAN - LIGHTS (HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, SIGNALS) ALL RANDOMLY TURN OFF FOR VARYING PERIODS OF TIME. THE WARNING INDICATOR IN THE CABIN OF THE CAR INDICATES A LIGHT IS OUT. RESEARCH INDICATED POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX ISSUE, FURTHER INVESTIGATION CONFIRMED THIS. A FUSE IN THE...

Nov 18, 2013 Exterior Lighting 29,000 mi

2011 VW TIGUAN - LIGHTS (HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, SIGNALS) ALL RANDOMLY TURN OFF FOR VARYING PERIODS OF TIME. THE WARNING INDICATOR IN THE CABIN OF THE CAR INDICATES A LIGHT IS OUT. RESEARCH INDICATED POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX ISSUE, FURTHER INVESTIGATION CONFIRMED THIS. A FUSE IN THE...

Nov 17, 2013 Exterior Lighting 53,966 mi

AFTER DRIVING THREE HOURS I STOPPED TO GET FUEL. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR TO LEAVE THE GAS STATION I SAW AND HEARD THE DIRECTIONAL FLASHER SPEED UP. I TURNED OFF THE DIRECTIONAL ONCE I EXITED THE STATION. I THEN SIGNALED TO TURN RIGHT AND THE FLASHER INCREASED FLASHING SPEED AFTER 5 SECONDS. I THEN RE...

Nov 17, 2013 Exterior Lighting 53,966 mi

AFTER DRIVING THREE HOURS I STOPPED TO GET FUEL. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR TO LEAVE THE GAS STATION I SAW AND HEARD THE DIRECTIONAL FLASHER SPEED UP. I TURNED OFF THE DIRECTIONAL ONCE I EXITED THE STATION. I THEN SIGNALED TO TURN RIGHT AND THE FLASHER INCREASED FLASHING SPEED AFTER 5 SECONDS. I THEN RE...

Nov 14, 2013 Exterior Lighting 29,000 mi

I WAS AT WORK WHILE MY CAR WAS PARKED IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF A PARKING GARAGE. WHEN I CAME OUT TO LEAVE FOR HOME, I STARTED THE CAR AND IT IMMEDIATELY INDICATED VIA CENTER MFD DISPLAY THAT ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS NEED TO BE CHECKED. LEFT LOW BEAM, RIGHT LOW BEAM, LEFT TURN SIGNAL, RIGHT TURN SIGNAL, ET...

Nov 14, 2013 Exterior Lighting 29,000 mi

I WAS AT WORK WHILE MY CAR WAS PARKED IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF A PARKING GARAGE. WHEN I CAME OUT TO LEAVE FOR HOME, I STARTED THE CAR AND IT IMMEDIATELY INDICATED VIA CENTER MFD DISPLAY THAT ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS NEED TO BE CHECKED. LEFT LOW BEAM, RIGHT LOW BEAM, LEFT TURN SIGNAL, RIGHT TURN SIGNAL, ET...

Nov 12, 2013 Electrical System 60,974 mi

WHILE OPERATING THE 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN, ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OF APPROXIMATELY 65MPH, EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE THAT CAUSED A HEADLIGHT / DRIVING LIGHT / TURN SIGNAL / BRAKE LIGHT / MARKER LIGHT AND PLATE LIGHT FAILURE. THE FAILURE BECAME INTERMITTENT UNTIL TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FO...

Nov 12, 2013 Exterior Lighting 60,974 mi

WHILE OPERATING THE 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN, ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OF APPROXIMATELY 65MPH, EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE THAT CAUSED A HEADLIGHT / DRIVING LIGHT / TURN SIGNAL / BRAKE LIGHT / MARKER LIGHT AND PLATE LIGHT FAILURE. THE FAILURE BECAME INTERMITTENT UNTIL TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FO...

Nov 12, 2013 Exterior Lighting Fire 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD LIGHTS, BRAKE, AND TURN SIGNALS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A MELTED FUSE IN THE FUSE BOX AND AS A RESULT, THE FUSE BOX NEEDED...

Nov 12, 2013 Exterior Lighting 42,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FRONT AND REAR LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUSE UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE LIGHT AFTER ...

Nov 12, 2013 Electrical System 60,974 mi

WHILE OPERATING THE 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN, ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OF APPROXIMATELY 65MPH, EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE THAT CAUSED A HEADLIGHT / DRIVING LIGHT / TURN SIGNAL / BRAKE LIGHT / MARKER LIGHT AND PLATE LIGHT FAILURE. THE FAILURE BECAME INTERMITTENT UNTIL TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FO...

Nov 12, 2013 Exterior Lighting 60,974 mi

WHILE OPERATING THE 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN, ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEEDS OF APPROXIMATELY 65MPH, EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE THAT CAUSED A HEADLIGHT / DRIVING LIGHT / TURN SIGNAL / BRAKE LIGHT / MARKER LIGHT AND PLATE LIGHT FAILURE. THE FAILURE BECAME INTERMITTENT UNTIL TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FO...

Nov 12, 2013 Exterior Lighting Fire 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD LIGHTS, BRAKE, AND TURN SIGNALS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A MELTED FUSE IN THE FUSE BOX AND AS A RESULT, THE FUSE BOX NEEDED...

Nov 12, 2013 Exterior Lighting 42,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FRONT AND REAR LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUSE UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE LIGHT AFTER ...

Nov 11, 2013 Electrical System 37,152 mi

WHEN STARTING MY CAR (AFTER IT HAD BEEN SITTING IN THE GARAGE FOR OVER 24 HRS) I IMMEDIATELY GOT A "CHECK LEFT FRONT LOWBEAM" WARNING PLUS A WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH. TURNED OFF THE CAR, TURNED IT BACK ON TO SEE IF IT CLEARED. THEN I GOT THE SAME WARNING PLUS "CHECK LEFT FRONT FOG LIGHT". GOT OUT O...

Nov 11, 2013 Exterior Lighting 37,152 mi

WHEN STARTING MY CAR (AFTER IT HAD BEEN SITTING IN THE GARAGE FOR OVER 24 HRS) I IMMEDIATELY GOT A "CHECK LEFT FRONT LOWBEAM" WARNING PLUS A WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH. TURNED OFF THE CAR, TURNED IT BACK ON TO SEE IF IT CLEARED. THEN I GOT THE SAME WARNING PLUS "CHECK LEFT FRONT FOG LIGHT". GOT OUT O...

Nov 11, 2013 Electrical System 37,152 mi

WHEN STARTING MY CAR (AFTER IT HAD BEEN SITTING IN THE GARAGE FOR OVER 24 HRS) I IMMEDIATELY GOT A "CHECK LEFT FRONT LOWBEAM" WARNING PLUS A WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH. TURNED OFF THE CAR, TURNED IT BACK ON TO SEE IF IT CLEARED. THEN I GOT THE SAME WARNING PLUS "CHECK LEFT FRONT FOG LIGHT". GOT OUT O...

Nov 11, 2013 Exterior Lighting 37,152 mi

WHEN STARTING MY CAR (AFTER IT HAD BEEN SITTING IN THE GARAGE FOR OVER 24 HRS) I IMMEDIATELY GOT A "CHECK LEFT FRONT LOWBEAM" WARNING PLUS A WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH. TURNED OFF THE CAR, TURNED IT BACK ON TO SEE IF IT CLEARED. THEN I GOT THE SAME WARNING PLUS "CHECK LEFT FRONT FOG LIGHT". GOT OUT O...

Nov 8, 2013 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE HEAD LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUSE BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Nov 8, 2013 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE HEAD LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUSE BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Oct 30, 2013 Electrical System 64,000 mi

FIRST NOTICED HEADLIGHT OUT, CHANGED IT AND STILL DID NOT WORK. THEN I NOTICED THAT THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL ALSO DID NOT WORK. I WALKED AROUND THE CAR AND NOTICED THAT NOT ONLY DID THE FRONT HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL NOT WORK BUT ALSO THE OPPOSITE REAR BRAKE AND TURN SIGNAL AS WELL. CLEARLY SOMETHING ...

Oct 30, 2013 Exterior Lighting 64,000 mi

FIRST NOTICED HEADLIGHT OUT, CHANGED IT AND STILL DID NOT WORK. THEN I NOTICED THAT THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL ALSO DID NOT WORK. I WALKED AROUND THE CAR AND NOTICED THAT NOT ONLY DID THE FRONT HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL NOT WORK BUT ALSO THE OPPOSITE REAR BRAKE AND TURN SIGNAL AS WELL. CLEARLY SOMETHING ...

Oct 30, 2013 Electrical System 64,000 mi

FIRST NOTICED HEADLIGHT OUT, CHANGED IT AND STILL DID NOT WORK. THEN I NOTICED THAT THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL ALSO DID NOT WORK. I WALKED AROUND THE CAR AND NOTICED THAT NOT ONLY DID THE FRONT HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL NOT WORK BUT ALSO THE OPPOSITE REAR BRAKE AND TURN SIGNAL AS WELL. CLEARLY SOMETHING ...

Oct 30, 2013 Exterior Lighting 64,000 mi

FIRST NOTICED HEADLIGHT OUT, CHANGED IT AND STILL DID NOT WORK. THEN I NOTICED THAT THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL ALSO DID NOT WORK. I WALKED AROUND THE CAR AND NOTICED THAT NOT ONLY DID THE FRONT HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL NOT WORK BUT ALSO THE OPPOSITE REAR BRAKE AND TURN SIGNAL AS WELL. CLEARLY SOMETHING ...

Oct 25, 2013 Exterior Lighting 48,000 mi

LOST HALF OF ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTING WHEN THE FUSE BOX MELTED AT A 30 AMP FUSE. BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEAD LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. *TR

Oct 25, 2013 Electrical System 48,000 mi

LOST HALF OF ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTING WHEN THE FUSE BOX MELTED AT A 30 AMP FUSE. BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEAD LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. *TR

Oct 25, 2013 Exterior Lighting 48,000 mi

LOST HALF OF ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTING WHEN THE FUSE BOX MELTED AT A 30 AMP FUSE. BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEAD LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. *TR

Oct 25, 2013 Electrical System 48,000 mi

LOST HALF OF ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTING WHEN THE FUSE BOX MELTED AT A 30 AMP FUSE. BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEAD LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. *TR

Oct 23, 2013 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY AS THE LIGHTING MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE MAIN FUSE PANEL HAD TO BE REPL...

Oct 23, 2013 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY AS THE LIGHTING MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE MAIN FUSE PANEL HAD TO BE REPL...

Sep 22, 2013 Electrical System 45,500 mi

MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL ITEMS WERE REPORTED AS FAILING BY THE VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT, BACKUP LIGHT, SIDE MARKER LIGHT, FOG LIGHT, THIRD BRAKE LIGHT, ETC.) AND CONFIRMED BY PERFORMING A WALK AROUND OF THE VEHICLE. AN ONLINE SEARCH PROVIDED INFORMATION RELATING TO SIMILAR ISSUES F...

Sep 22, 2013 Electrical System 45,500 mi

MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL ITEMS WERE REPORTED AS FAILING BY THE VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT, BACKUP LIGHT, SIDE MARKER LIGHT, FOG LIGHT, THIRD BRAKE LIGHT, ETC.) AND CONFIRMED BY PERFORMING A WALK AROUND OF THE VEHICLE. AN ONLINE SEARCH PROVIDED INFORMATION RELATING TO SIMILAR ISSUES F...

Sep 9, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 44,000 mi

TRAVELING NORTH/WEST BOUND ON INTERSTATE 94 IN MAPLE GROVE, MN. CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER, STARTED STUTTERING, AND THEN SHUT OFF. WAITED 2 HOURS FOR A TOW ON THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY WITH A 3 YEAR OLD IN 90 DEGREE HEAT. *TR WAS TOWED TO LUTHER WEST SIDE VW DEALER AND THEY FOUND A FAILURE OF THE HIG...

Sep 9, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline 44,000 mi

TRAVELING NORTH/WEST BOUND ON INTERSTATE 94 IN MAPLE GROVE, MN. CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER, STARTED STUTTERING, AND THEN SHUT OFF. WAITED 2 HOURS FOR A TOW ON THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY WITH A 3 YEAR OLD IN 90 DEGREE HEAT. *TR WAS TOWED TO LUTHER WEST SIDE VW DEALER AND THEY FOUND A FAILURE OF THE HIG...

Aug 10, 2013 Electrical System 30,000 mi

INTERMITTENT CHECK LIGHTS CYCLES THROUGH AND SHOWS HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING, THEN BRAKE LIGHTS. WHEN I TAKE INTO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY CHECK THE COMPUTER AND SAY THAT THERE IS NO HARD RECORDED ERROR. THE DANGER IS THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES AND ONCE AT NIGHT TO WHERE MY CAR WAS LIKE A CHRISTMAS T...

Aug 10, 2013 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

INTERMITTENT CHECK LIGHTS CYCLES THROUGH AND SHOWS HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING, THEN BRAKE LIGHTS. WHEN I TAKE INTO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY CHECK THE COMPUTER AND SAY THAT THERE IS NO HARD RECORDED ERROR. THE DANGER IS THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES AND ONCE AT NIGHT TO WHERE MY CAR WAS LIKE A CHRISTMAS T...

Aug 10, 2013 Electrical System 30,000 mi

INTERMITTENT CHECK LIGHTS CYCLES THROUGH AND SHOWS HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING, THEN BRAKE LIGHTS. WHEN I TAKE INTO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY CHECK THE COMPUTER AND SAY THAT THERE IS NO HARD RECORDED ERROR. THE DANGER IS THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES AND ONCE AT NIGHT TO WHERE MY CAR WAS LIKE A CHRISTMAS T...

Aug 10, 2013 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

INTERMITTENT CHECK LIGHTS CYCLES THROUGH AND SHOWS HEADLIGHTS NOT WORKING, THEN BRAKE LIGHTS. WHEN I TAKE INTO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY CHECK THE COMPUTER AND SAY THAT THERE IS NO HARD RECORDED ERROR. THE DANGER IS THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES AND ONCE AT NIGHT TO WHERE MY CAR WAS LIKE A CHRISTMAS T...

Aug 7, 2013 Seats 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RAISE THE PASSENGER SEAT FROM THE RECLINED POSITION BUT THE SEAT WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT WAS INFORMED THE SEATS WERE DESIGNED NOT TO RAISE WHILE...

Aug 7, 2013 Seats 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RAISE THE PASSENGER SEAT FROM THE RECLINED POSITION BUT THE SEAT WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT WAS INFORMED THE SEATS WERE DESIGNED NOT TO RAISE WHILE...

Jul 21, 2013 Electrical System 47,000 mi

A FUSE HAS MELTED (NOT BURNED OUT IN THE TYPICAL MANNER), AND MELTED PART OF THE FUSE BLOCK. THIS CAUSED ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE TO MALFUNCTION. HEADLIGHTS ON ONE SIDE, ONE TURN SIGNAL, BULBS IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLIES (BOTH SIDES), ONE BACKUP LIGHT AND THE THIRD BRAKE L...

Jul 21, 2013 Exterior Lighting 47,000 mi

A FUSE HAS MELTED (NOT BURNED OUT IN THE TYPICAL MANNER), AND MELTED PART OF THE FUSE BLOCK. THIS CAUSED ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE TO MALFUNCTION. HEADLIGHTS ON ONE SIDE, ONE TURN SIGNAL, BULBS IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLIES (BOTH SIDES), ONE BACKUP LIGHT AND THE THIRD BRAKE L...

Jul 21, 2013 Electrical System 47,000 mi

A FUSE HAS MELTED (NOT BURNED OUT IN THE TYPICAL MANNER), AND MELTED PART OF THE FUSE BLOCK. THIS CAUSED ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE TO MALFUNCTION. HEADLIGHTS ON ONE SIDE, ONE TURN SIGNAL, BULBS IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLIES (BOTH SIDES), ONE BACKUP LIGHT AND THE THIRD BRAKE L...

Jul 21, 2013 Exterior Lighting 47,000 mi

A FUSE HAS MELTED (NOT BURNED OUT IN THE TYPICAL MANNER), AND MELTED PART OF THE FUSE BLOCK. THIS CAUSED ALL OF THE LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE TO MALFUNCTION. HEADLIGHTS ON ONE SIDE, ONE TURN SIGNAL, BULBS IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE TAILLIGHT ASSEMBLIES (BOTH SIDES), ONE BACKUP LIGHT AND THE THIRD BRAKE L...

Apr 23, 2013 Service Brakes 37,000 mi

THE PARKING BRAKE SETS ITSELF WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK. ALSO, WHEN YOU DEPRESS THE BRAKES AND COME TO A STOP, IT WILL NOT ROLL FORWARD OR MOVE UNTIL THE GAS IS PRESSED. THE NECESSITY OF PRESSING THE GAS TO MOVE AT ALL IS ALSO THE CASE IN REVERSE. *TR

Apr 23, 2013 Electrical System 37,000 mi

THE PARKING BRAKE SETS ITSELF WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK. ALSO, WHEN YOU DEPRESS THE BRAKES AND COME TO A STOP, IT WILL NOT ROLL FORWARD OR MOVE UNTIL THE GAS IS PRESSED. THE NECESSITY OF PRESSING THE GAS TO MOVE AT ALL IS ALSO THE CASE IN REVERSE. *TR

Apr 23, 2013 Power Train 37,000 mi

THE PARKING BRAKE SETS ITSELF WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK. ALSO, WHEN YOU DEPRESS THE BRAKES AND COME TO A STOP, IT WILL NOT ROLL FORWARD OR MOVE UNTIL THE GAS IS PRESSED. THE NECESSITY OF PRESSING THE GAS TO MOVE AT ALL IS ALSO THE CASE IN REVERSE. *TR

Apr 23, 2013 Service Brakes 37,000 mi

THE PARKING BRAKE SETS ITSELF WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK. ALSO, WHEN YOU DEPRESS THE BRAKES AND COME TO A STOP, IT WILL NOT ROLL FORWARD OR MOVE UNTIL THE GAS IS PRESSED. THE NECESSITY OF PRESSING THE GAS TO MOVE AT ALL IS ALSO THE CASE IN REVERSE. *TR

Apr 23, 2013 Electrical System 37,000 mi

THE PARKING BRAKE SETS ITSELF WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK. ALSO, WHEN YOU DEPRESS THE BRAKES AND COME TO A STOP, IT WILL NOT ROLL FORWARD OR MOVE UNTIL THE GAS IS PRESSED. THE NECESSITY OF PRESSING THE GAS TO MOVE AT ALL IS ALSO THE CASE IN REVERSE. *TR

Apr 23, 2013 Power Train 37,000 mi

THE PARKING BRAKE SETS ITSELF WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK. ALSO, WHEN YOU DEPRESS THE BRAKES AND COME TO A STOP, IT WILL NOT ROLL FORWARD OR MOVE UNTIL THE GAS IS PRESSED. THE NECESSITY OF PRESSING THE GAS TO MOVE AT ALL IS ALSO THE CASE IN REVERSE. *TR

Mar 25, 2013 Electrical System 36,000 mi

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF RIGHT HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL. VW DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED AS MELTED FUSE BOX. FUSE BOX REPLACED AND ISSUE RESOLVED. *TR

Mar 25, 2013 Exterior Lighting 36,000 mi

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF RIGHT HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL. VW DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED AS MELTED FUSE BOX. FUSE BOX REPLACED AND ISSUE RESOLVED. *TR

Mar 25, 2013 Electrical System 36,000 mi

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF RIGHT HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL. VW DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED AS MELTED FUSE BOX. FUSE BOX REPLACED AND ISSUE RESOLVED. *TR

Mar 25, 2013 Exterior Lighting 36,000 mi

INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF RIGHT HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL. VW DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED AS MELTED FUSE BOX. FUSE BOX REPLACED AND ISSUE RESOLVED. *TR

Mar 11, 2013 Exterior Lighting 94,000 mi

I STARTED RECEIVING WARNING LIGHTS THAT THERE WERE BURNED OUT BULBS AROUND THE CAR. IT STARTED WITH THE RIGHT FRONT HIGH BEAM, THEN LOW BEAM. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE SAME DAY AS THERE WAS A SAFETY CONCERN WITH AN OUT HEADLIGHT. ON MY WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP THE WA...

Mar 11, 2013 Exterior Lighting 94,000 mi

I STARTED RECEIVING WARNING LIGHTS THAT THERE WERE BURNED OUT BULBS AROUND THE CAR. IT STARTED WITH THE RIGHT FRONT HIGH BEAM, THEN LOW BEAM. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE SAME DAY AS THERE WAS A SAFETY CONCERN WITH AN OUT HEADLIGHT. ON MY WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP THE WA...

Mar 4, 2013 Electrical System 46,000 mi

ALL THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING WAS INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORKING. TURNING ON HEADLAMPS AND TURNING ON BRIGHT LIGHTS WOULD OFTEN FIX THE PROBLEM - HEADLIGHTS, BLINKERS AND FOG LAMPS WOULD WORK AGAIN. WHEN THIS WOULD NOT WORK MORE OFTEN THAN NOT TURNING THE CAR OFF AND STARTING IT AGAIN WOULD RESOLVE THE IS...

Mar 4, 2013 Exterior Lighting 46,000 mi

ALL THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING WAS INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORKING. TURNING ON HEADLAMPS AND TURNING ON BRIGHT LIGHTS WOULD OFTEN FIX THE PROBLEM - HEADLIGHTS, BLINKERS AND FOG LAMPS WOULD WORK AGAIN. WHEN THIS WOULD NOT WORK MORE OFTEN THAN NOT TURNING THE CAR OFF AND STARTING IT AGAIN WOULD RESOLVE THE IS...

Mar 4, 2013 Electrical System 46,000 mi

ALL THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING WAS INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORKING. TURNING ON HEADLAMPS AND TURNING ON BRIGHT LIGHTS WOULD OFTEN FIX THE PROBLEM - HEADLIGHTS, BLINKERS AND FOG LAMPS WOULD WORK AGAIN. WHEN THIS WOULD NOT WORK MORE OFTEN THAN NOT TURNING THE CAR OFF AND STARTING IT AGAIN WOULD RESOLVE THE IS...

Mar 4, 2013 Exterior Lighting 46,000 mi

ALL THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING WAS INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORKING. TURNING ON HEADLAMPS AND TURNING ON BRIGHT LIGHTS WOULD OFTEN FIX THE PROBLEM - HEADLIGHTS, BLINKERS AND FOG LAMPS WOULD WORK AGAIN. WHEN THIS WOULD NOT WORK MORE OFTEN THAN NOT TURNING THE CAR OFF AND STARTING IT AGAIN WOULD RESOLVE THE IS...

Dec 28, 2012 Electrical System 27,920 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, MULTIPLE INDICATOR LIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER: CHECK FRONT RIGHT LOW BEAM, CHECK FRONT RIGHT FOG LIGHT, CHECK REAR LEFT SIDE LIGHT, CHECK LEFT FRONT SIDE LIGHT, NUMBER PLATE CHECK LICENSE PLATE LIGHTING, CHECK THIRD BRAKE LIGHT, CHECK REAR LEF...

Dec 28, 2012 Exterior Lighting 27,920 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, MULTIPLE INDICATOR LIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER: CHECK FRONT RIGHT LOW BEAM, CHECK FRONT RIGHT FOG LIGHT, CHECK REAR LEFT SIDE LIGHT, CHECK LEFT FRONT SIDE LIGHT, NUMBER PLATE CHECK LICENSE PLATE LIGHTING, CHECK THIRD BRAKE LIGHT, CHECK REAR LEF...

Dec 28, 2012 Electrical System 27,920 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, MULTIPLE INDICATOR LIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER: CHECK FRONT RIGHT LOW BEAM, CHECK FRONT RIGHT FOG LIGHT, CHECK REAR LEFT SIDE LIGHT, CHECK LEFT FRONT SIDE LIGHT, NUMBER PLATE CHECK LICENSE PLATE LIGHTING, CHECK THIRD BRAKE LIGHT, CHECK REAR LEF...

Dec 28, 2012 Exterior Lighting 27,920 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, MULTIPLE INDICATOR LIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER: CHECK FRONT RIGHT LOW BEAM, CHECK FRONT RIGHT FOG LIGHT, CHECK REAR LEFT SIDE LIGHT, CHECK LEFT FRONT SIDE LIGHT, NUMBER PLATE CHECK LICENSE PLATE LIGHTING, CHECK THIRD BRAKE LIGHT, CHECK REAR LEF...

Nov 7, 2012 Steering Crash

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHIN THE LIMITED SPEED. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SUDDENLY OUT OF MY CONTROL. THE CAR MOVED LEFT AND RIGHT, BUT I COULDN'T CONTROL IT. I HIT THE BRAKE AND EVENTUALLY STOPPED BY HIT THE GUARDRAIL AFTER TURNING 180 DEGREE ON THE HIGHWAY. THE STEERING WHEEL LIGHT WAS ON BUT ...

Nov 7, 2012 Steering Crash

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHIN THE LIMITED SPEED. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SUDDENLY OUT OF MY CONTROL. THE CAR MOVED LEFT AND RIGHT, BUT I COULDN'T CONTROL IT. I HIT THE BRAKE AND EVENTUALLY STOPPED BY HIT THE GUARDRAIL AFTER TURNING 180 DEGREE ON THE HIGHWAY. THE STEERING WHEEL LIGHT WAS ON BUT ...

Oct 29, 2012 Service Brakes 10,000 mi

SPORADIC, COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. BRAKES FAIL TO CATCH, PETAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR DOES NOT INITIATE ANY BRAKING. ONCE BRAKES ARE COMPLETELY RELEASED AND PUSHED AGAIN BRAKES FINALLY CATCH. THIS ISSUE OCCURS AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS, SOMETIMES RIGHT AFTER CAR IS STARTED, OTHER TIMES AFTER IT HAS BEEN...

Oct 29, 2012 Service Brakes 10,000 mi

SPORADIC, COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. BRAKES FAIL TO CATCH, PETAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR DOES NOT INITIATE ANY BRAKING. ONCE BRAKES ARE COMPLETELY RELEASED AND PUSHED AGAIN BRAKES FINALLY CATCH. THIS ISSUE OCCURS AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS, SOMETIMES RIGHT AFTER CAR IS STARTED, OTHER TIMES AFTER IT HAS BEEN...

Feb 8, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 100 mi

THE CRUISE CONTROL SPEED SETTING, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, WILL INCREASE WHEN THE DECREASE SPEED BUTTON IS PRESSED. MORE SPECIFICALLY, WHEN REDUCING THE CRUISE CONTROL SPEED USING THE TOGGLE SWITCH AT THE END OF TURN SIGNAL STEM ON THE LEFT OF THE STEERING COLUMN, THE CRUISE SPEED WILL INCREASE BAC...

Feb 8, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 100 mi

THE CRUISE CONTROL SPEED SETTING, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, WILL INCREASE WHEN THE DECREASE SPEED BUTTON IS PRESSED. MORE SPECIFICALLY, WHEN REDUCING THE CRUISE CONTROL SPEED USING THE TOGGLE SWITCH AT THE END OF TURN SIGNAL STEM ON THE LEFT OF THE STEERING COLUMN, THE CRUISE SPEED WILL INCREASE BAC...

Sep 12, 2011 Parking Brake

2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. CONSUMER STATES MALFUNCTION OF ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 50 MPH. MOMENTS BEFORE, COFFEE FROM AN OVER-FILLED CUP HAD SPILLED INTO THE RECESSED AREA WHERE THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE SWITCH WAS LOCATED. WHEN THE CONSUMER REACHE...

Sep 12, 2011 Parking Brake

2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. CONSUMER STATES MALFUNCTION OF ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 50 MPH. MOMENTS BEFORE, COFFEE FROM AN OVER-FILLED CUP HAD SPILLED INTO THE RECESSED AREA WHERE THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE SWITCH WAS LOCATED. WHEN THE CONSUMER REACHE...