Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
14 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 66N5
Recall Date: Apr 6, 2022
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan vehicles. During the repair of roof damage, an incorrect roof reinforcement assembly may have been installed.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 51H5
Recall Date: Sep 23, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan LWB vehicles. In the event of a crash, one or both of the front seat belt's webbing may tear.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 69BH
Recall Date: Nov 20, 2020
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 01D7
Recall Date: Sep 25, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 42J5
Recall Date: Mar 6, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 90L3 / 90L4
Recall Date: Nov 26, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles. The LED module for the panoramic sunroof ambient light bar may short circuit.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 60D1
Recall Date: Jul 13, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan vehicles. In the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may tear or not properly unfold during deployment.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 69W8 69W9
Recall Date: Jun 6, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The nut that holds the lower ball joint of the front wheel on each side of the vehicle may be loose or improperly tightened.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 40N4/40N5
Recall Date: May 16, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheelbase (LWB) vehicles. A lower loop of a rear shock absorber may separate from its base due to an incorrect welding process
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 42i7
Recall Date: Apr 25, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The engine support bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 10F7
Recall Date: Mar 8, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles. The front driver air bag installed on these vehicles may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the United States. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 69V2
Recall Date: Feb 9, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The back-up lights in the taillight assemblies may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 94J9
Recall Date: Oct 18, 2017
Consumer Complaints
416 ComplaintsVolkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
SINCE NOVEMBER 2018 OF THIS YEAR THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT FEEL RIGHT IT SEEMS LOOSE AND THE LIGHT ILLUMINATES RED AND COMES ON RANDOMLY AND CHIMES. THE SEAT BELTS LOOKS AND FEELS CHEAPLY MADE. IT HAS ONLY GOTTEN WORSE SINCE THE AIRBAG MODULE WAS REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP SAYS THE LOOSENESS OF THE BELT IS NORMAL.THEY CLAIM WHEN THEY DRIVE IT THE RED SYMBOL NEVER COMES ON OR CHIMES. IT IS NEVER PICKED UP AS A CODE ON THE VW CAR NET OR ON THEIR MACHINE. WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO? I WANT THESE SEAT BELTS TO BE REPLACED. IT ONLY COMES ON WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AND DRIVING THE CAR.THE DEALERSHIP SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG. I AM STUCK BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE
Corrective Action:
SINCE NOVEMBER 2018 OF THIS YEAR THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT FEEL RIGHT IT SEEMS LOOSE AND THE LIGHT ILLUMINATES RED AND COMES ON RANDOMLY AND CHIMES. THE SEAT BELTS LOOKS AND FEELS CHEAPLY MADE. IT HAS ONLY GOTTEN WORSE SINCE THE AIRBAG MODULE WAS REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP SAYS THE LOOSENESS OF THE BELT IS NORMAL.THEY CLAIM WHEN THEY DRIVE IT THE RED SYMBOL NEVER COMES ON OR CHIMES. IT IS NEVER PICKED UP AS A CODE ON THE VW CAR NET OR ON THEIR MACHINE. WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO? I WANT THESE SEAT BELTS TO BE REPLACED. IT ONLY COMES ON WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AND DRIVING THE CAR.THE DEALERSHIP SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG. I AM STUCK BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE
Additional Notes:
SINCE NOVEMBER 2018 OF THIS YEAR THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT FEEL RIGHT IT SEEMS LOOSE AND THE LIGHT ILLUMINATES RED AND COMES ON RANDOMLY AND CHIMES. THE SEAT BELTS LOOKS AND FEELS CHEAPLY MADE. IT HAS ONLY GOTTEN WORSE SINCE THE AIRBAG MODULE WAS REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP SAYS THE LOOSENESS OF THE BELT IS NORMAL.THEY CLAIM WHEN THEY DRIVE IT THE RED SYMBOL NEVER COMES ON OR CHIMES. IT IS NEVER PICKED UP AS A CODE ON THE VW CAR NET OR ON THEIR MACHINE. WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO? I WANT THESE SEAT BELTS TO BE REPLACED. IT ONLY COMES ON WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AND DRIVING THE CAR.THE DEALERSHIP SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG. I AM STUCK BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE
Mfg Campaign: 11163067
Recall Date: Dec 22, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
SINCE NOVEMBER 2018 OF THIS YEAR THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT FEEL RIGHT IT SEEMS LOOSE AND THE LIGHT ILLUMINATES RED AND COMES ON RANDOMLY AND CHIMES. THE SEAT BELTS LOOKS AND FEELS CHEAPLY MADE. IT HAS ONLY GOTTEN WORSE SINCE THE AIRBAG MODULE WAS REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP SAYS THE LOOSENESS OF THE BELT IS NORMAL.THEY CLAIM WHEN THEY DRIVE IT THE RED SYMBOL NEVER COMES ON OR CHIMES. IT IS NEVER PICKED UP AS A CODE ON THE VW CAR NET OR ON THEIR MACHINE. WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO? I WANT THESE SEAT BELTS TO BE REPLACED. IT ONLY COMES ON WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AND DRIVING THE CAR.THE DEALERSHIP SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG. I AM STUCK BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE
Corrective Action:
SINCE NOVEMBER 2018 OF THIS YEAR THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT FEEL RIGHT IT SEEMS LOOSE AND THE LIGHT ILLUMINATES RED AND COMES ON RANDOMLY AND CHIMES. THE SEAT BELTS LOOKS AND FEELS CHEAPLY MADE. IT HAS ONLY GOTTEN WORSE SINCE THE AIRBAG MODULE WAS REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP SAYS THE LOOSENESS OF THE BELT IS NORMAL.THEY CLAIM WHEN THEY DRIVE IT THE RED SYMBOL NEVER COMES ON OR CHIMES. IT IS NEVER PICKED UP AS A CODE ON THE VW CAR NET OR ON THEIR MACHINE. WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO? I WANT THESE SEAT BELTS TO BE REPLACED. IT ONLY COMES ON WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AND DRIVING THE CAR.THE DEALERSHIP SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG. I AM STUCK BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE
Additional Notes:
SINCE NOVEMBER 2018 OF THIS YEAR THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOES NOT FEEL RIGHT IT SEEMS LOOSE AND THE LIGHT ILLUMINATES RED AND COMES ON RANDOMLY AND CHIMES. THE SEAT BELTS LOOKS AND FEELS CHEAPLY MADE. IT HAS ONLY GOTTEN WORSE SINCE THE AIRBAG MODULE WAS REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP. DEALERSHIP SAYS THE LOOSENESS OF THE BELT IS NORMAL.THEY CLAIM WHEN THEY DRIVE IT THE RED SYMBOL NEVER COMES ON OR CHIMES. IT IS NEVER PICKED UP AS A CODE ON THE VW CAR NET OR ON THEIR MACHINE. WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO? I WANT THESE SEAT BELTS TO BE REPLACED. IT ONLY COMES ON WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AND DRIVING THE CAR.THE DEALERSHIP SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG. I AM STUCK BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE
Mfg Campaign: 11163067
Recall Date: Dec 22, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING, NO OBJECT OR ANYTHING IN THE FRONT, THE CAR EMITS A BEEP, RED FLASHING COLLISION SIGNAL, AND SLAMS ON THE BRAKE. THE DAY IS CLEAR, SUNNY, AND DAYTIME. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. TWO TIMES, IT ALMOST FELT LIKE WE HIT A WALL. IT CAUSED WHIPLASH AND MY NECK WAS STIFF FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED ASAP.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING, NO OBJECT OR ANYTHING IN THE FRONT, THE CAR EMITS A BEEP, RED FLASHING COLLISION SIGNAL, AND SLAMS ON THE BRAKE. THE DAY IS CLEAR, SUNNY, AND DAYTIME. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. TWO TIMES, IT ALMOST FELT LIKE WE HIT A WALL. IT CAUSED WHIPLASH AND MY NECK WAS STIFF FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED ASAP.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING, NO OBJECT OR ANYTHING IN THE FRONT, THE CAR EMITS A BEEP, RED FLASHING COLLISION SIGNAL, AND SLAMS ON THE BRAKE. THE DAY IS CLEAR, SUNNY, AND DAYTIME. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. TWO TIMES, IT ALMOST FELT LIKE WE HIT A WALL. IT CAUSED WHIPLASH AND MY NECK WAS STIFF FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED ASAP.
Mfg Campaign: 11160944
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING, NO OBJECT OR ANYTHING IN THE FRONT, THE CAR EMITS A BEEP, RED FLASHING COLLISION SIGNAL, AND SLAMS ON THE BRAKE. THE DAY IS CLEAR, SUNNY, AND DAYTIME. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. TWO TIMES, IT ALMOST FELT LIKE WE HIT A WALL. IT CAUSED WHIPLASH AND MY NECK WAS STIFF FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED ASAP.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING, NO OBJECT OR ANYTHING IN THE FRONT, THE CAR EMITS A BEEP, RED FLASHING COLLISION SIGNAL, AND SLAMS ON THE BRAKE. THE DAY IS CLEAR, SUNNY, AND DAYTIME. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. TWO TIMES, IT ALMOST FELT LIKE WE HIT A WALL. IT CAUSED WHIPLASH AND MY NECK WAS STIFF FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED ASAP.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING, NO OBJECT OR ANYTHING IN THE FRONT, THE CAR EMITS A BEEP, RED FLASHING COLLISION SIGNAL, AND SLAMS ON THE BRAKE. THE DAY IS CLEAR, SUNNY, AND DAYTIME. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. TWO TIMES, IT ALMOST FELT LIKE WE HIT A WALL. IT CAUSED WHIPLASH AND MY NECK WAS STIFF FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED ASAP.
Mfg Campaign: 11160944
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED WITHOUT OBJECTS/ANIMALS/OTHER VEHICLES IN SIGHT THE CAR EMITS A BEEP ALONG WITH THE RED FLASHING CAR COLLISION SIGNAL ACROSS THE FRONT PANEL THEN OCCASIONALLY SLAMS THE BRAKES WITH SO MUCH FORCE THAT MYSELF(DRIVER) AND PASSENGERS ARE LUNGED FORWARD. THIS HAS HAPPENED MOSTLY DURING SUNNY DAYS ON MULTIPLE TYPES OF ROADS SUCH AS INTERSTATES AND CITY STREETS REGARDLESS OF TURNING OR DRIVING STRAIGHT.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED WITHOUT OBJECTS/ANIMALS/OTHER VEHICLES IN SIGHT THE CAR EMITS A BEEP ALONG WITH THE RED FLASHING CAR COLLISION SIGNAL ACROSS THE FRONT PANEL THEN OCCASIONALLY SLAMS THE BRAKES WITH SO MUCH FORCE THAT MYSELF(DRIVER) AND PASSENGERS ARE LUNGED FORWARD. THIS HAS HAPPENED MOSTLY DURING SUNNY DAYS ON MULTIPLE TYPES OF ROADS SUCH AS INTERSTATES AND CITY STREETS REGARDLESS OF TURNING OR DRIVING STRAIGHT.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED WITHOUT OBJECTS/ANIMALS/OTHER VEHICLES IN SIGHT THE CAR EMITS A BEEP ALONG WITH THE RED FLASHING CAR COLLISION SIGNAL ACROSS THE FRONT PANEL THEN OCCASIONALLY SLAMS THE BRAKES WITH SO MUCH FORCE THAT MYSELF(DRIVER) AND PASSENGERS ARE LUNGED FORWARD. THIS HAS HAPPENED MOSTLY DURING SUNNY DAYS ON MULTIPLE TYPES OF ROADS SUCH AS INTERSTATES AND CITY STREETS REGARDLESS OF TURNING OR DRIVING STRAIGHT.
Mfg Campaign: 11160661
Recall Date: Dec 11, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
I PURCHASED MY TIGUAN SE 4MOTION IN JULY 2018 AND SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE ACCELERATION AND NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE B PILLAR. THE ACCELERATION FEELS LIKE A TURBO LAG FROM THE START WHERE THE GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE HESITATES TO RESPOND CAUSING A SMALL "STALL". THIS HAPPENS IN BOTH DRIVE AND SPORT MODES. WHEN ACCELERATING UP-HILL THE VEHICLE HAS ISSUES WITH FINDING THE PROPER GEAR AND CONSTANTLY SEARCHES FOR A GEAR TO SETTLE ON. THE B PILLAR NOISE SOUNDS LIKE LOUD CLICKING WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS AND RUTS IN THE ROAD AND EVEN MAKES A NOISE WHEN OPENING THE DOOR TO ITS FULLEST.
Corrective Action:
I PURCHASED MY TIGUAN SE 4MOTION IN JULY 2018 AND SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE ACCELERATION AND NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE B PILLAR. THE ACCELERATION FEELS LIKE A TURBO LAG FROM THE START WHERE THE GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE HESITATES TO RESPOND CAUSING A SMALL "STALL". THIS HAPPENS IN BOTH DRIVE AND SPORT MODES. WHEN ACCELERATING UP-HILL THE VEHICLE HAS ISSUES WITH FINDING THE PROPER GEAR AND CONSTANTLY SEARCHES FOR A GEAR TO SETTLE ON. THE B PILLAR NOISE SOUNDS LIKE LOUD CLICKING WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS AND RUTS IN THE ROAD AND EVEN MAKES A NOISE WHEN OPENING THE DOOR TO ITS FULLEST.
Additional Notes:
I PURCHASED MY TIGUAN SE 4MOTION IN JULY 2018 AND SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE ACCELERATION AND NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE B PILLAR. THE ACCELERATION FEELS LIKE A TURBO LAG FROM THE START WHERE THE GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE HESITATES TO RESPOND CAUSING A SMALL "STALL". THIS HAPPENS IN BOTH DRIVE AND SPORT MODES. WHEN ACCELERATING UP-HILL THE VEHICLE HAS ISSUES WITH FINDING THE PROPER GEAR AND CONSTANTLY SEARCHES FOR A GEAR TO SETTLE ON. THE B PILLAR NOISE SOUNDS LIKE LOUD CLICKING WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS AND RUTS IN THE ROAD AND EVEN MAKES A NOISE WHEN OPENING THE DOOR TO ITS FULLEST.
Mfg Campaign: 11156726
Recall Date: Dec 7, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
I PURCHASED MY TIGUAN SE 4MOTION IN JULY 2018 AND SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE ACCELERATION AND NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE B PILLAR. THE ACCELERATION FEELS LIKE A TURBO LAG FROM THE START WHERE THE GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE HESITATES TO RESPOND CAUSING A SMALL "STALL". THIS HAPPENS IN BOTH DRIVE AND SPORT MODES. WHEN ACCELERATING UP-HILL THE VEHICLE HAS ISSUES WITH FINDING THE PROPER GEAR AND CONSTANTLY SEARCHES FOR A GEAR TO SETTLE ON. THE B PILLAR NOISE SOUNDS LIKE LOUD CLICKING WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS AND RUTS IN THE ROAD AND EVEN MAKES A NOISE WHEN OPENING THE DOOR TO ITS FULLEST.
Corrective Action:
I PURCHASED MY TIGUAN SE 4MOTION IN JULY 2018 AND SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE ACCELERATION AND NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE B PILLAR. THE ACCELERATION FEELS LIKE A TURBO LAG FROM THE START WHERE THE GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE HESITATES TO RESPOND CAUSING A SMALL "STALL". THIS HAPPENS IN BOTH DRIVE AND SPORT MODES. WHEN ACCELERATING UP-HILL THE VEHICLE HAS ISSUES WITH FINDING THE PROPER GEAR AND CONSTANTLY SEARCHES FOR A GEAR TO SETTLE ON. THE B PILLAR NOISE SOUNDS LIKE LOUD CLICKING WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS AND RUTS IN THE ROAD AND EVEN MAKES A NOISE WHEN OPENING THE DOOR TO ITS FULLEST.
Additional Notes:
I PURCHASED MY TIGUAN SE 4MOTION IN JULY 2018 AND SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE ACCELERATION AND NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE B PILLAR. THE ACCELERATION FEELS LIKE A TURBO LAG FROM THE START WHERE THE GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED BUT THE VEHICLE HESITATES TO RESPOND CAUSING A SMALL "STALL". THIS HAPPENS IN BOTH DRIVE AND SPORT MODES. WHEN ACCELERATING UP-HILL THE VEHICLE HAS ISSUES WITH FINDING THE PROPER GEAR AND CONSTANTLY SEARCHES FOR A GEAR TO SETTLE ON. THE B PILLAR NOISE SOUNDS LIKE LOUD CLICKING WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS AND RUTS IN THE ROAD AND EVEN MAKES A NOISE WHEN OPENING THE DOOR TO ITS FULLEST.
Mfg Campaign: 11156726
Recall Date: Dec 7, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING "HEADLIGHTS" ARE A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD CONSIDERING THEY PROVIDE VERY POOR VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT OR IN RAIN. I BARELY MISSED HITTING AN OBJECT IN THE STREET THAT WAS LESS THAN 30 FEET TO THE RIGHT AND IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS DRIVING LESS THAN 20 MPH. THERE IS ZERO VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN AT NIGHT. I WOULD RATE THESE HEADLIGHTS A 1 OUT OF 10 WHEN MOVING AND A 3 OUT OF 10 WHEN STATIONARY. I FEEL THESE HEADLIGHTS ARE SO INFERIOR THAT THEY POSE A REAL DANGER TO ANYONE DRIVING A VW TIGUAN. THE LACK OF VISIBILITY IS SO DEFICIENT IN ILLUMINATION THAT I AM NOT GOING TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AT NIGHT UNLESS NECESSARY. TOO DANGEROUS.
Corrective Action:
THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING "HEADLIGHTS" ARE A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD CONSIDERING THEY PROVIDE VERY POOR VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT OR IN RAIN. I BARELY MISSED HITTING AN OBJECT IN THE STREET THAT WAS LESS THAN 30 FEET TO THE RIGHT AND IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS DRIVING LESS THAN 20 MPH. THERE IS ZERO VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN AT NIGHT. I WOULD RATE THESE HEADLIGHTS A 1 OUT OF 10 WHEN MOVING AND A 3 OUT OF 10 WHEN STATIONARY. I FEEL THESE HEADLIGHTS ARE SO INFERIOR THAT THEY POSE A REAL DANGER TO ANYONE DRIVING A VW TIGUAN. THE LACK OF VISIBILITY IS SO DEFICIENT IN ILLUMINATION THAT I AM NOT GOING TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AT NIGHT UNLESS NECESSARY. TOO DANGEROUS.
Additional Notes:
THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING "HEADLIGHTS" ARE A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD CONSIDERING THEY PROVIDE VERY POOR VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT OR IN RAIN. I BARELY MISSED HITTING AN OBJECT IN THE STREET THAT WAS LESS THAN 30 FEET TO THE RIGHT AND IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS DRIVING LESS THAN 20 MPH. THERE IS ZERO VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN AT NIGHT. I WOULD RATE THESE HEADLIGHTS A 1 OUT OF 10 WHEN MOVING AND A 3 OUT OF 10 WHEN STATIONARY. I FEEL THESE HEADLIGHTS ARE SO INFERIOR THAT THEY POSE A REAL DANGER TO ANYONE DRIVING A VW TIGUAN. THE LACK OF VISIBILITY IS SO DEFICIENT IN ILLUMINATION THAT I AM NOT GOING TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AT NIGHT UNLESS NECESSARY. TOO DANGEROUS.
Mfg Campaign: 11156508
Recall Date: Dec 6, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
ACCELERATOR POSITION AND ENGINE RESPONSE ON THIS VEHICLE IS VERY INCONSISTENT SLOW TO RESPOND FROM STATIONARY POSITION MAKING THE VEHICLE UNPREDICTABLE AND OFTEN UNSAFE. DEPRESSION OF ACCELERATOR PRODUCES INCONSISTENT RESULTS OFTTIMES THE VEHICLE STRUGGLES TO START MOVING, THEN OTHER TIMES FROM STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARDS WITH EXACT SAME TYPE OF ACCELERATOR INPUT. THESE EXPERIENCES ARE IN ALL MODES.
Corrective Action:
ACCELERATOR POSITION AND ENGINE RESPONSE ON THIS VEHICLE IS VERY INCONSISTENT SLOW TO RESPOND FROM STATIONARY POSITION MAKING THE VEHICLE UNPREDICTABLE AND OFTEN UNSAFE. DEPRESSION OF ACCELERATOR PRODUCES INCONSISTENT RESULTS OFTTIMES THE VEHICLE STRUGGLES TO START MOVING, THEN OTHER TIMES FROM STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARDS WITH EXACT SAME TYPE OF ACCELERATOR INPUT. THESE EXPERIENCES ARE IN ALL MODES.
Additional Notes:
ACCELERATOR POSITION AND ENGINE RESPONSE ON THIS VEHICLE IS VERY INCONSISTENT SLOW TO RESPOND FROM STATIONARY POSITION MAKING THE VEHICLE UNPREDICTABLE AND OFTEN UNSAFE. DEPRESSION OF ACCELERATOR PRODUCES INCONSISTENT RESULTS OFTTIMES THE VEHICLE STRUGGLES TO START MOVING, THEN OTHER TIMES FROM STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARDS WITH EXACT SAME TYPE OF ACCELERATOR INPUT. THESE EXPERIENCES ARE IN ALL MODES.
Mfg Campaign: 11154865
Recall Date: Nov 29, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
RATTLING NOISE OVER ANY UNEVEN SURFACE WORSE AT LOW SPEEDS. VOLKSWAGEN TEC TOLD ME THAT WAS JUST THE WAY IT'S BUILT. I SMELL SOMETHING FISHY BREWING WITH THE SUSPENSION AND VOLKSWAGEN CLAIM THAT IT'S A NORMAL NOISE IS BEYOND ME I'M DEBATING ON GOING FOR A LEMON LAW REFUND IF IT'S NOT RESOLVED
Corrective Action:
RATTLING NOISE OVER ANY UNEVEN SURFACE WORSE AT LOW SPEEDS. VOLKSWAGEN TEC TOLD ME THAT WAS JUST THE WAY IT'S BUILT. I SMELL SOMETHING FISHY BREWING WITH THE SUSPENSION AND VOLKSWAGEN CLAIM THAT IT'S A NORMAL NOISE IS BEYOND ME I'M DEBATING ON GOING FOR A LEMON LAW REFUND IF IT'S NOT RESOLVED
Additional Notes:
RATTLING NOISE OVER ANY UNEVEN SURFACE WORSE AT LOW SPEEDS. VOLKSWAGEN TEC TOLD ME THAT WAS JUST THE WAY IT'S BUILT. I SMELL SOMETHING FISHY BREWING WITH THE SUSPENSION AND VOLKSWAGEN CLAIM THAT IT'S A NORMAL NOISE IS BEYOND ME I'M DEBATING ON GOING FOR A LEMON LAW REFUND IF IT'S NOT RESOLVED
Mfg Campaign: 11152345
Recall Date: Nov 18, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS! I HAD VEHICLE FOR 4 MONTHS AND HAVE ONLY DRIVEN 411 MILES CAR HAS STARTED TO HESITATE WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC, IT ALMOST FEELS LIKE IT SHUTS OFF FOR A SOLID 4 SECONDS BEFORE IT DECIDES TO ACCELERATE. GAS MILEAGE READS 100MPG, WE ALL KNOW THAT'S NOT POSSIBLE... LOUD WIND NOISES AT 50 MPH AND A POP NOISE COMING FROM DRIVERS SIDE DOOR EVERY BUMP IN THE ROAD AT 50 MPH . THE START STOP OPTION TURNS ON AND OFF WHEN THE ROAD IS ROUGH OR SLIGHTLY BUMPY!
Corrective Action:
THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS! I HAD VEHICLE FOR 4 MONTHS AND HAVE ONLY DRIVEN 411 MILES CAR HAS STARTED TO HESITATE WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC, IT ALMOST FEELS LIKE IT SHUTS OFF FOR A SOLID 4 SECONDS BEFORE IT DECIDES TO ACCELERATE. GAS MILEAGE READS 100MPG, WE ALL KNOW THAT'S NOT POSSIBLE... LOUD WIND NOISES AT 50 MPH AND A POP NOISE COMING FROM DRIVERS SIDE DOOR EVERY BUMP IN THE ROAD AT 50 MPH . THE START STOP OPTION TURNS ON AND OFF WHEN THE ROAD IS ROUGH OR SLIGHTLY BUMPY!
Additional Notes:
THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS! I HAD VEHICLE FOR 4 MONTHS AND HAVE ONLY DRIVEN 411 MILES CAR HAS STARTED TO HESITATE WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC, IT ALMOST FEELS LIKE IT SHUTS OFF FOR A SOLID 4 SECONDS BEFORE IT DECIDES TO ACCELERATE. GAS MILEAGE READS 100MPG, WE ALL KNOW THAT'S NOT POSSIBLE... LOUD WIND NOISES AT 50 MPH AND A POP NOISE COMING FROM DRIVERS SIDE DOOR EVERY BUMP IN THE ROAD AT 50 MPH . THE START STOP OPTION TURNS ON AND OFF WHEN THE ROAD IS ROUGH OR SLIGHTLY BUMPY!
Mfg Campaign: 11151863
Recall Date: Nov 15, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS! I HAD VEHICLE FOR 4 MONTHS AND HAVE ONLY DRIVEN 411 MILES CAR HAS STARTED TO HESITATE WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC, IT ALMOST FEELS LIKE IT SHUTS OFF FOR A SOLID 4 SECONDS BEFORE IT DECIDES TO ACCELERATE. GAS MILEAGE READS 100MPG, WE ALL KNOW THAT'S NOT POSSIBLE... LOUD WIND NOISES AT 50 MPH AND A POP NOISE COMING FROM DRIVERS SIDE DOOR EVERY BUMP IN THE ROAD AT 50 MPH . THE START STOP OPTION TURNS ON AND OFF WHEN THE ROAD IS ROUGH OR SLIGHTLY BUMPY!
Corrective Action:
THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS! I HAD VEHICLE FOR 4 MONTHS AND HAVE ONLY DRIVEN 411 MILES CAR HAS STARTED TO HESITATE WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC, IT ALMOST FEELS LIKE IT SHUTS OFF FOR A SOLID 4 SECONDS BEFORE IT DECIDES TO ACCELERATE. GAS MILEAGE READS 100MPG, WE ALL KNOW THAT'S NOT POSSIBLE... LOUD WIND NOISES AT 50 MPH AND A POP NOISE COMING FROM DRIVERS SIDE DOOR EVERY BUMP IN THE ROAD AT 50 MPH . THE START STOP OPTION TURNS ON AND OFF WHEN THE ROAD IS ROUGH OR SLIGHTLY BUMPY!
Additional Notes:
THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS! I HAD VEHICLE FOR 4 MONTHS AND HAVE ONLY DRIVEN 411 MILES CAR HAS STARTED TO HESITATE WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC, IT ALMOST FEELS LIKE IT SHUTS OFF FOR A SOLID 4 SECONDS BEFORE IT DECIDES TO ACCELERATE. GAS MILEAGE READS 100MPG, WE ALL KNOW THAT'S NOT POSSIBLE... LOUD WIND NOISES AT 50 MPH AND A POP NOISE COMING FROM DRIVERS SIDE DOOR EVERY BUMP IN THE ROAD AT 50 MPH . THE START STOP OPTION TURNS ON AND OFF WHEN THE ROAD IS ROUGH OR SLIGHTLY BUMPY!
Mfg Campaign: 11151863
Recall Date: Nov 15, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS! I HAD VEHICLE FOR 4 MONTHS AND HAVE ONLY DRIVEN 411 MILES CAR HAS STARTED TO HESITATE WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC, IT ALMOST FEELS LIKE IT SHUTS OFF FOR A SOLID 4 SECONDS BEFORE IT DECIDES TO ACCELERATE. GAS MILEAGE READS 100MPG, WE ALL KNOW THAT'S NOT POSSIBLE... LOUD WIND NOISES AT 50 MPH AND A POP NOISE COMING FROM DRIVERS SIDE DOOR EVERY BUMP IN THE ROAD AT 50 MPH . THE START STOP OPTION TURNS ON AND OFF WHEN THE ROAD IS ROUGH OR SLIGHTLY BUMPY!
Corrective Action:
THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS! I HAD VEHICLE FOR 4 MONTHS AND HAVE ONLY DRIVEN 411 MILES CAR HAS STARTED TO HESITATE WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC, IT ALMOST FEELS LIKE IT SHUTS OFF FOR A SOLID 4 SECONDS BEFORE IT DECIDES TO ACCELERATE. GAS MILEAGE READS 100MPG, WE ALL KNOW THAT'S NOT POSSIBLE... LOUD WIND NOISES AT 50 MPH AND A POP NOISE COMING FROM DRIVERS SIDE DOOR EVERY BUMP IN THE ROAD AT 50 MPH . THE START STOP OPTION TURNS ON AND OFF WHEN THE ROAD IS ROUGH OR SLIGHTLY BUMPY!
Additional Notes:
THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS! I HAD VEHICLE FOR 4 MONTHS AND HAVE ONLY DRIVEN 411 MILES CAR HAS STARTED TO HESITATE WHEN PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC, IT ALMOST FEELS LIKE IT SHUTS OFF FOR A SOLID 4 SECONDS BEFORE IT DECIDES TO ACCELERATE. GAS MILEAGE READS 100MPG, WE ALL KNOW THAT'S NOT POSSIBLE... LOUD WIND NOISES AT 50 MPH AND A POP NOISE COMING FROM DRIVERS SIDE DOOR EVERY BUMP IN THE ROAD AT 50 MPH . THE START STOP OPTION TURNS ON AND OFF WHEN THE ROAD IS ROUGH OR SLIGHTLY BUMPY!
Mfg Campaign: 11151863
Recall Date: Nov 15, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
PANORAMIC MOONROOF LEAKAGE.WATER DRIPPING INSIDE VEHICLE ABOVE HEAD ON REAR RIGHT SIDE AND GOING DOWN INTO SEATBELTS COMPARTMENT.VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.WATER DRIPPING IINSIDE SEAT BELT COMPARTMENT IN MY OPINION MAY CAUSE SHORT SINCE SOME ELECTRICAL GOING THRU SAME COMPARTMENT.
Corrective Action:
PANORAMIC MOONROOF LEAKAGE.WATER DRIPPING INSIDE VEHICLE ABOVE HEAD ON REAR RIGHT SIDE AND GOING DOWN INTO SEATBELTS COMPARTMENT.VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.WATER DRIPPING IINSIDE SEAT BELT COMPARTMENT IN MY OPINION MAY CAUSE SHORT SINCE SOME ELECTRICAL GOING THRU SAME COMPARTMENT.
Additional Notes:
PANORAMIC MOONROOF LEAKAGE.WATER DRIPPING INSIDE VEHICLE ABOVE HEAD ON REAR RIGHT SIDE AND GOING DOWN INTO SEATBELTS COMPARTMENT.VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.WATER DRIPPING IINSIDE SEAT BELT COMPARTMENT IN MY OPINION MAY CAUSE SHORT SINCE SOME ELECTRICAL GOING THRU SAME COMPARTMENT.
Mfg Campaign: 11151619
Recall Date: Nov 14, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
B PILLAR RATTLE/CREAKING METAL SOUND, BOTH SIDES, BUT WORSE ON PASSENGER SIDE WHILE IN MOTION. SOUND IS ALWAYS PRESENT.
Corrective Action:
B PILLAR RATTLE/CREAKING METAL SOUND, BOTH SIDES, BUT WORSE ON PASSENGER SIDE WHILE IN MOTION. SOUND IS ALWAYS PRESENT.
Additional Notes:
B PILLAR RATTLE/CREAKING METAL SOUND, BOTH SIDES, BUT WORSE ON PASSENGER SIDE WHILE IN MOTION. SOUND IS ALWAYS PRESENT.
Mfg Campaign: 11150849
Recall Date: Nov 11, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
HEADLIGHT SENSITIVITY WHEN IN AUTO MODE IS SUPER SENSITIVE. HEADLIGHTS AUTOMATICALLY TURN ON AND OFF DEPENDING ON ORIENTATION TO SUN AND WHETHER BRIEFLY IN SHADE SUCH AS DRIVING UNDER A BRIDGE OR UNDER TREES FOR EVEN A FEW SECONDS. ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS BECOME ACTIVATED AND DE-ACTIVATED BY THE AUTO SYSTEM CAUSING OTHER DRIVERS TO MISINTERPRET WHAT THE CAR IS DOING (I.E. BRAKING) WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. NO METHOD OF ADJUSTING AUTO ON SENSITIVITY OR DELAY IS PROVIDED IN THIS PARTICULAR CAR. I NOTICED THIS BECAUSE MY ANDROID AUTO NAVIGATION KEPT SWITCHING FROM NIGHT MODE TO DAYLIGHT MODE. THIS CAUSED ME TO CHECK THE HEADLIGHT ON INDICATOR LIGHT WHICH MATCHED THE STATUS OF THE NAV SYSTEM.
Corrective Action:
HEADLIGHT SENSITIVITY WHEN IN AUTO MODE IS SUPER SENSITIVE. HEADLIGHTS AUTOMATICALLY TURN ON AND OFF DEPENDING ON ORIENTATION TO SUN AND WHETHER BRIEFLY IN SHADE SUCH AS DRIVING UNDER A BRIDGE OR UNDER TREES FOR EVEN A FEW SECONDS. ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS BECOME ACTIVATED AND DE-ACTIVATED BY THE AUTO SYSTEM CAUSING OTHER DRIVERS TO MISINTERPRET WHAT THE CAR IS DOING (I.E. BRAKING) WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. NO METHOD OF ADJUSTING AUTO ON SENSITIVITY OR DELAY IS PROVIDED IN THIS PARTICULAR CAR. I NOTICED THIS BECAUSE MY ANDROID AUTO NAVIGATION KEPT SWITCHING FROM NIGHT MODE TO DAYLIGHT MODE. THIS CAUSED ME TO CHECK THE HEADLIGHT ON INDICATOR LIGHT WHICH MATCHED THE STATUS OF THE NAV SYSTEM.
Additional Notes:
HEADLIGHT SENSITIVITY WHEN IN AUTO MODE IS SUPER SENSITIVE. HEADLIGHTS AUTOMATICALLY TURN ON AND OFF DEPENDING ON ORIENTATION TO SUN AND WHETHER BRIEFLY IN SHADE SUCH AS DRIVING UNDER A BRIDGE OR UNDER TREES FOR EVEN A FEW SECONDS. ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS BECOME ACTIVATED AND DE-ACTIVATED BY THE AUTO SYSTEM CAUSING OTHER DRIVERS TO MISINTERPRET WHAT THE CAR IS DOING (I.E. BRAKING) WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. NO METHOD OF ADJUSTING AUTO ON SENSITIVITY OR DELAY IS PROVIDED IN THIS PARTICULAR CAR. I NOTICED THIS BECAUSE MY ANDROID AUTO NAVIGATION KEPT SWITCHING FROM NIGHT MODE TO DAYLIGHT MODE. THIS CAUSED ME TO CHECK THE HEADLIGHT ON INDICATOR LIGHT WHICH MATCHED THE STATUS OF THE NAV SYSTEM.
Mfg Campaign: 11149569
Recall Date: Nov 5, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
CAR MAKES NOISE THAT IS AUDIBLE WITHIN THE CAR AND IS PARTICULARLY LOUD BY THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE.
Corrective Action:
CAR MAKES NOISE THAT IS AUDIBLE WITHIN THE CAR AND IS PARTICULARLY LOUD BY THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE.
Additional Notes:
CAR MAKES NOISE THAT IS AUDIBLE WITHIN THE CAR AND IS PARTICULARLY LOUD BY THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE.
Mfg Campaign: 11145168
Recall Date: Nov 3, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
CAR MAKES NOISE THAT IS AUDIBLE WITHIN THE CAR AND IS PARTICULARLY LOUD BY THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE.
Corrective Action:
CAR MAKES NOISE THAT IS AUDIBLE WITHIN THE CAR AND IS PARTICULARLY LOUD BY THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE.
Additional Notes:
CAR MAKES NOISE THAT IS AUDIBLE WITHIN THE CAR AND IS PARTICULARLY LOUD BY THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE.
Mfg Campaign: 11145168
Recall Date: Nov 3, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
PANORAMIC SUNROOF LED AMBIENT PANEL LIGHTS RECALL RESULTING IN DARKER LIGHTING INSIDE VEHICLE WHICH MAKES ME MORE AFRAID AT NIGHT AND WAS A FALSE ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE AS THE ORIGINAL LIGHTING WAS WHAT ATTRACTED ME TO THE VEHICLE UPON LEASE AGREEMENT.NO EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO REPAIR THE LIGHTING DEFECT CAUSED BY RECALL.
Corrective Action:
PANORAMIC SUNROOF LED AMBIENT PANEL LIGHTS RECALL RESULTING IN DARKER LIGHTING INSIDE VEHICLE WHICH MAKES ME MORE AFRAID AT NIGHT AND WAS A FALSE ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE AS THE ORIGINAL LIGHTING WAS WHAT ATTRACTED ME TO THE VEHICLE UPON LEASE AGREEMENT.NO EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO REPAIR THE LIGHTING DEFECT CAUSED BY RECALL.
Additional Notes:
PANORAMIC SUNROOF LED AMBIENT PANEL LIGHTS RECALL RESULTING IN DARKER LIGHTING INSIDE VEHICLE WHICH MAKES ME MORE AFRAID AT NIGHT AND WAS A FALSE ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE AS THE ORIGINAL LIGHTING WAS WHAT ATTRACTED ME TO THE VEHICLE UPON LEASE AGREEMENT.NO EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE TO REPAIR THE LIGHTING DEFECT CAUSED BY RECALL.
Mfg Campaign: 11143323
Recall Date: Oct 27, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
PURCHASED A 2018 VW TIGUAN SEL IN FEBUARY 2018. BROUGHT TO DEALER TWICE (SO FAR) AND BRINGING IT BACKI TOMORROW. HAS STAYED IN SHOP FOR 5 WEEKS SINCE PURCHASE. SERIOUS HESITATION WHEN ACCERLATING. MY WIFE REFUSES TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN FEAR OF HER LIFE !! (AND SO AM I) THESE CARS MUST BE STOPPED BEING SOLD...WILL NOT BE LONG BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED....
Corrective Action:
PURCHASED A 2018 VW TIGUAN SEL IN FEBUARY 2018. BROUGHT TO DEALER TWICE (SO FAR) AND BRINGING IT BACKI TOMORROW. HAS STAYED IN SHOP FOR 5 WEEKS SINCE PURCHASE. SERIOUS HESITATION WHEN ACCERLATING. MY WIFE REFUSES TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN FEAR OF HER LIFE !! (AND SO AM I) THESE CARS MUST BE STOPPED BEING SOLD...WILL NOT BE LONG BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED....
Additional Notes:
PURCHASED A 2018 VW TIGUAN SEL IN FEBUARY 2018. BROUGHT TO DEALER TWICE (SO FAR) AND BRINGING IT BACKI TOMORROW. HAS STAYED IN SHOP FOR 5 WEEKS SINCE PURCHASE. SERIOUS HESITATION WHEN ACCERLATING. MY WIFE REFUSES TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN FEAR OF HER LIFE !! (AND SO AM I) THESE CARS MUST BE STOPPED BEING SOLD...WILL NOT BE LONG BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED....
Mfg Campaign: 11142192
Recall Date: Oct 23, 2018
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