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:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE TIGUAN EXPERIENCES SEVERE AND DANGEROUS ACCELERATION HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR FROM VERY SLOW SPEEDS. THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT DELAY BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR BEING DEPRESSED AND THE CAR ACTUALLY ACCELERATING, WHICH CAUSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MERGE WITH OTHER TRAFFIC OR ENTER A ROADWAY FROM A SIDE STREET. THIS ISSUE IS VERY CONSISTENT, AND OCCURS IN ALL OPERATING CONDITIONS (ENGINE WARMED, ENGINE COLD, AUTOMATIC GEAR SELECTION OR MANUAL GEAR SELECTION, IN 'SPORT' MODE AND IN REGULAR DRIVING MODE). THE ISSUE IS PRESENT IN ALL DRIVING SITUATIONS WHERE ACCELERATION FROM A STATIONARY OR SLOW SPEED IS REQUIRED.
Corrective Action:
THE TIGUAN EXPERIENCES SEVERE AND DANGEROUS ACCELERATION HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR FROM VERY SLOW SPEEDS. THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT DELAY BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR BEING DEPRESSED AND THE CAR ACTUALLY ACCELERATING, WHICH CAUSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MERGE WITH OTHER TRAFFIC OR ENTER A ROADWAY FROM A SIDE STREET. THIS ISSUE IS VERY CONSISTENT, AND OCCURS IN ALL OPERATING CONDITIONS (ENGINE WARMED, ENGINE COLD, AUTOMATIC GEAR SELECTION OR MANUAL GEAR SELECTION, IN 'SPORT' MODE AND IN REGULAR DRIVING MODE). THE ISSUE IS PRESENT IN ALL DRIVING SITUATIONS WHERE ACCELERATION FROM A STATIONARY OR SLOW SPEED IS REQUIRED.
Additional Notes:
THE TIGUAN EXPERIENCES SEVERE AND DANGEROUS ACCELERATION HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR FROM VERY SLOW SPEEDS. THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT DELAY BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR BEING DEPRESSED AND THE CAR ACTUALLY ACCELERATING, WHICH CAUSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MERGE WITH OTHER TRAFFIC OR ENTER A ROADWAY FROM A SIDE STREET. THIS ISSUE IS VERY CONSISTENT, AND OCCURS IN ALL OPERATING CONDITIONS (ENGINE WARMED, ENGINE COLD, AUTOMATIC GEAR SELECTION OR MANUAL GEAR SELECTION, IN 'SPORT' MODE AND IN REGULAR DRIVING MODE). THE ISSUE IS PRESENT IN ALL DRIVING SITUATIONS WHERE ACCELERATION FROM A STATIONARY OR SLOW SPEED IS REQUIRED.
Mfg Campaign: 11120355
Recall Date: Aug 16, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
THE TIGUAN EXPERIENCES SEVERE AND DANGEROUS ACCELERATION HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR FROM VERY SLOW SPEEDS. THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT DELAY BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR BEING DEPRESSED AND THE CAR ACTUALLY ACCELERATING, WHICH CAUSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MERGE WITH OTHER TRAFFIC OR ENTER A ROADWAY FROM A SIDE STREET. THIS ISSUE IS VERY CONSISTENT, AND OCCURS IN ALL OPERATING CONDITIONS (ENGINE WARMED, ENGINE COLD, AUTOMATIC GEAR SELECTION OR MANUAL GEAR SELECTION, IN 'SPORT' MODE AND IN REGULAR DRIVING MODE). THE ISSUE IS PRESENT IN ALL DRIVING SITUATIONS WHERE ACCELERATION FROM A STATIONARY OR SLOW SPEED IS REQUIRED.
Corrective Action:
THE TIGUAN EXPERIENCES SEVERE AND DANGEROUS ACCELERATION HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR FROM VERY SLOW SPEEDS. THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT DELAY BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR BEING DEPRESSED AND THE CAR ACTUALLY ACCELERATING, WHICH CAUSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MERGE WITH OTHER TRAFFIC OR ENTER A ROADWAY FROM A SIDE STREET. THIS ISSUE IS VERY CONSISTENT, AND OCCURS IN ALL OPERATING CONDITIONS (ENGINE WARMED, ENGINE COLD, AUTOMATIC GEAR SELECTION OR MANUAL GEAR SELECTION, IN 'SPORT' MODE AND IN REGULAR DRIVING MODE). THE ISSUE IS PRESENT IN ALL DRIVING SITUATIONS WHERE ACCELERATION FROM A STATIONARY OR SLOW SPEED IS REQUIRED.
Additional Notes:
THE TIGUAN EXPERIENCES SEVERE AND DANGEROUS ACCELERATION HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR FROM VERY SLOW SPEEDS. THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT DELAY BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR BEING DEPRESSED AND THE CAR ACTUALLY ACCELERATING, WHICH CAUSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MERGE WITH OTHER TRAFFIC OR ENTER A ROADWAY FROM A SIDE STREET. THIS ISSUE IS VERY CONSISTENT, AND OCCURS IN ALL OPERATING CONDITIONS (ENGINE WARMED, ENGINE COLD, AUTOMATIC GEAR SELECTION OR MANUAL GEAR SELECTION, IN 'SPORT' MODE AND IN REGULAR DRIVING MODE). THE ISSUE IS PRESENT IN ALL DRIVING SITUATIONS WHERE ACCELERATION FROM A STATIONARY OR SLOW SPEED IS REQUIRED.
Mfg Campaign: 11120355
Recall Date: Aug 16, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE VW-EQUIPPED ENTERTAINMENT CENTER DOES NOT HAVE THE PROPER PROCESSING POWER TO EFFECTIVELY USE APPLE CARPLAY. SINCE NEW, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE APPLE CARPLAY, THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM WILL FREEZE, MALFUNCTION, OR OTHERWISE FAIL AFTER THE IPHONE IS PLUGGED IN. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS AT LEAST 50% OF THE TIME, AND REQUIRES THE ENTIRE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM TO UNDERGO A 'HARD' RESET IN ORDER TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THIS ISSUE OCCURS AT ALL SPEEDS AND IN ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Corrective Action:
THE VW-EQUIPPED ENTERTAINMENT CENTER DOES NOT HAVE THE PROPER PROCESSING POWER TO EFFECTIVELY USE APPLE CARPLAY. SINCE NEW, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE APPLE CARPLAY, THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM WILL FREEZE, MALFUNCTION, OR OTHERWISE FAIL AFTER THE IPHONE IS PLUGGED IN. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS AT LEAST 50% OF THE TIME, AND REQUIRES THE ENTIRE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM TO UNDERGO A 'HARD' RESET IN ORDER TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THIS ISSUE OCCURS AT ALL SPEEDS AND IN ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Additional Notes:
THE VW-EQUIPPED ENTERTAINMENT CENTER DOES NOT HAVE THE PROPER PROCESSING POWER TO EFFECTIVELY USE APPLE CARPLAY. SINCE NEW, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE APPLE CARPLAY, THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM WILL FREEZE, MALFUNCTION, OR OTHERWISE FAIL AFTER THE IPHONE IS PLUGGED IN. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS AT LEAST 50% OF THE TIME, AND REQUIRES THE ENTIRE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM TO UNDERGO A 'HARD' RESET IN ORDER TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THIS ISSUE OCCURS AT ALL SPEEDS AND IN ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Mfg Campaign: 11120356
Recall Date: Aug 16, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE VW-EQUIPPED ENTERTAINMENT CENTER DOES NOT HAVE THE PROPER PROCESSING POWER TO EFFECTIVELY USE APPLE CARPLAY. SINCE NEW, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE APPLE CARPLAY, THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM WILL FREEZE, MALFUNCTION, OR OTHERWISE FAIL AFTER THE IPHONE IS PLUGGED IN. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS AT LEAST 50% OF THE TIME, AND REQUIRES THE ENTIRE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM TO UNDERGO A 'HARD' RESET IN ORDER TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THIS ISSUE OCCURS AT ALL SPEEDS AND IN ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Corrective Action:
THE VW-EQUIPPED ENTERTAINMENT CENTER DOES NOT HAVE THE PROPER PROCESSING POWER TO EFFECTIVELY USE APPLE CARPLAY. SINCE NEW, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE APPLE CARPLAY, THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM WILL FREEZE, MALFUNCTION, OR OTHERWISE FAIL AFTER THE IPHONE IS PLUGGED IN. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS AT LEAST 50% OF THE TIME, AND REQUIRES THE ENTIRE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM TO UNDERGO A 'HARD' RESET IN ORDER TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THIS ISSUE OCCURS AT ALL SPEEDS AND IN ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Additional Notes:
THE VW-EQUIPPED ENTERTAINMENT CENTER DOES NOT HAVE THE PROPER PROCESSING POWER TO EFFECTIVELY USE APPLE CARPLAY. SINCE NEW, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE APPLE CARPLAY, THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM WILL FREEZE, MALFUNCTION, OR OTHERWISE FAIL AFTER THE IPHONE IS PLUGGED IN. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS AT LEAST 50% OF THE TIME, AND REQUIRES THE ENTIRE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM TO UNDERGO A 'HARD' RESET IN ORDER TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THIS ISSUE OCCURS AT ALL SPEEDS AND IN ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Mfg Campaign: 11120356
Recall Date: Aug 16, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
IN THE FIRST MONTH OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. SINCE THEN THE VEHICLE HAS DISPLAYED INTERMITTENT LOSS OF RESPONSE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS OCCURS WHEN FIRST SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESPOND TO ANY INPUT INTO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE ENGINE RPMS WILL HOLD AT 1000 OR DROP TO ALMOST STALLING THE CAR. AFTER ABOUT 10-20 SECONDS OF THIS, THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY RECOGNIZE THE THROTTLE INPUT AND WILL LURCH FORWARD. THERE IS NO INDICATION OF WHEN THE VEHICLE WILL DECIDE TO RESPOND TO THE THROTTLE INPUT. THE B-PILLAR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR STARTED TO RATTLE WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS OVER ~55 F. THIS HAS BEEN SERVICED ONCE, PER A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FROM VOLKSWAGEN. THE SERVICE SIMPLY MADE THE PROBLEM INTERMITTENT. THE TSB STATES THAT THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY THE AIR BAG MODULES RUBBING ON THE METAL OF THE FRAME AND BODY. ADDITIONALLY THE TSB PROCEDURE INSTRUCTS THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO SLIDE A SCREW DRIVER BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF BODY OR FRAME METAL, AND USE A HAMMER TO BEND THE PANELS APART FROM EACH OTHER. HAS THIS BE PROVEN TO NOT COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE? THE TRANSMISSION CONSISTENTLY FAILS TO FIND THE CORRECT GEAR TO BE IN AT LOW SPEEDS OR FROM A STOP. WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP THE TRANSMISSION HAS A HARSH SHIFT IN THE FIRST 3 GEARS. THE TRANSMISSION AT TIME WILL START OFF IN THE 3RD GEAR, WITH THE THROTTLE FULLY ENGAGED, AND WILL TAKE SEVERAL SECONDS TO DETERMINE THAT IT NEEDS TO BE IN THE FIRST GEAR. BY THE TIME IT FINALLY SHIFTS INTO FIRST, IT IS AT THE PEAK RPM'S FOR FIRST GEAR AND WILL HARSHLY SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR. THIS IS THEN QUICKLY FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER JERKY SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR. STARTING THE CAR OFF IN THIRD GEAR HAS CAUSED ISSUES FOR MAKING A TURN IN A BREAK IN TRAFFIC TO THE POINT WHERE I CAN NO LONGER RELIABLY DEEM THAT TO BE A SAFE MANEUVER.
Corrective Action:
IN THE FIRST MONTH OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. SINCE THEN THE VEHICLE HAS DISPLAYED INTERMITTENT LOSS OF RESPONSE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS OCCURS WHEN FIRST SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESPOND TO ANY INPUT INTO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE ENGINE RPMS WILL HOLD AT 1000 OR DROP TO ALMOST STALLING THE CAR. AFTER ABOUT 10-20 SECONDS OF THIS, THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY RECOGNIZE THE THROTTLE INPUT AND WILL LURCH FORWARD. THERE IS NO INDICATION OF WHEN THE VEHICLE WILL DECIDE TO RESPOND TO THE THROTTLE INPUT. THE B-PILLAR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR STARTED TO RATTLE WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS OVER ~55 F. THIS HAS BEEN SERVICED ONCE, PER A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FROM VOLKSWAGEN. THE SERVICE SIMPLY MADE THE PROBLEM INTERMITTENT. THE TSB STATES THAT THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY THE AIR BAG MODULES RUBBING ON THE METAL OF THE FRAME AND BODY. ADDITIONALLY THE TSB PROCEDURE INSTRUCTS THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO SLIDE A SCREW DRIVER BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF BODY OR FRAME METAL, AND USE A HAMMER TO BEND THE PANELS APART FROM EACH OTHER. HAS THIS BE PROVEN TO NOT COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE? THE TRANSMISSION CONSISTENTLY FAILS TO FIND THE CORRECT GEAR TO BE IN AT LOW SPEEDS OR FROM A STOP. WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP THE TRANSMISSION HAS A HARSH SHIFT IN THE FIRST 3 GEARS. THE TRANSMISSION AT TIME WILL START OFF IN THE 3RD GEAR, WITH THE THROTTLE FULLY ENGAGED, AND WILL TAKE SEVERAL SECONDS TO DETERMINE THAT IT NEEDS TO BE IN THE FIRST GEAR. BY THE TIME IT FINALLY SHIFTS INTO FIRST, IT IS AT THE PEAK RPM'S FOR FIRST GEAR AND WILL HARSHLY SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR. THIS IS THEN QUICKLY FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER JERKY SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR. STARTING THE CAR OFF IN THIRD GEAR HAS CAUSED ISSUES FOR MAKING A TURN IN A BREAK IN TRAFFIC TO THE POINT WHERE I CAN NO LONGER RELIABLY DEEM THAT TO BE A SAFE MANEUVER.
Additional Notes:
IN THE FIRST MONTH OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. SINCE THEN THE VEHICLE HAS DISPLAYED INTERMITTENT LOSS OF RESPONSE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS OCCURS WHEN FIRST SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESPOND TO ANY INPUT INTO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE ENGINE RPMS WILL HOLD AT 1000 OR DROP TO ALMOST STALLING THE CAR. AFTER ABOUT 10-20 SECONDS OF THIS, THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY RECOGNIZE THE THROTTLE INPUT AND WILL LURCH FORWARD. THERE IS NO INDICATION OF WHEN THE VEHICLE WILL DECIDE TO RESPOND TO THE THROTTLE INPUT. THE B-PILLAR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR STARTED TO RATTLE WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS OVER ~55 F. THIS HAS BEEN SERVICED ONCE, PER A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FROM VOLKSWAGEN. THE SERVICE SIMPLY MADE THE PROBLEM INTERMITTENT. THE TSB STATES THAT THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY THE AIR BAG MODULES RUBBING ON THE METAL OF THE FRAME AND BODY. ADDITIONALLY THE TSB PROCEDURE INSTRUCTS THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO SLIDE A SCREW DRIVER BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF BODY OR FRAME METAL, AND USE A HAMMER TO BEND THE PANELS APART FROM EACH OTHER. HAS THIS BE PROVEN TO NOT COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE? THE TRANSMISSION CONSISTENTLY FAILS TO FIND THE CORRECT GEAR TO BE IN AT LOW SPEEDS OR FROM A STOP. WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP THE TRANSMISSION HAS A HARSH SHIFT IN THE FIRST 3 GEARS. THE TRANSMISSION AT TIME WILL START OFF IN THE 3RD GEAR, WITH THE THROTTLE FULLY ENGAGED, AND WILL TAKE SEVERAL SECONDS TO DETERMINE THAT IT NEEDS TO BE IN THE FIRST GEAR. BY THE TIME IT FINALLY SHIFTS INTO FIRST, IT IS AT THE PEAK RPM'S FOR FIRST GEAR AND WILL HARSHLY SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR. THIS IS THEN QUICKLY FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER JERKY SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR. STARTING THE CAR OFF IN THIRD GEAR HAS CAUSED ISSUES FOR MAKING A TURN IN A BREAK IN TRAFFIC TO THE POINT WHERE I CAN NO LONGER RELIABLY DEEM THAT TO BE A SAFE MANEUVER.
Mfg Campaign: 11120358
Recall Date: Aug 16, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
IN THE FIRST MONTH OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. SINCE THEN THE VEHICLE HAS DISPLAYED INTERMITTENT LOSS OF RESPONSE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS OCCURS WHEN FIRST SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESPOND TO ANY INPUT INTO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE ENGINE RPMS WILL HOLD AT 1000 OR DROP TO ALMOST STALLING THE CAR. AFTER ABOUT 10-20 SECONDS OF THIS, THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY RECOGNIZE THE THROTTLE INPUT AND WILL LURCH FORWARD. THERE IS NO INDICATION OF WHEN THE VEHICLE WILL DECIDE TO RESPOND TO THE THROTTLE INPUT. THE B-PILLAR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR STARTED TO RATTLE WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS OVER ~55 F. THIS HAS BEEN SERVICED ONCE, PER A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FROM VOLKSWAGEN. THE SERVICE SIMPLY MADE THE PROBLEM INTERMITTENT. THE TSB STATES THAT THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY THE AIR BAG MODULES RUBBING ON THE METAL OF THE FRAME AND BODY. ADDITIONALLY THE TSB PROCEDURE INSTRUCTS THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO SLIDE A SCREW DRIVER BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF BODY OR FRAME METAL, AND USE A HAMMER TO BEND THE PANELS APART FROM EACH OTHER. HAS THIS BE PROVEN TO NOT COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE? THE TRANSMISSION CONSISTENTLY FAILS TO FIND THE CORRECT GEAR TO BE IN AT LOW SPEEDS OR FROM A STOP. WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP THE TRANSMISSION HAS A HARSH SHIFT IN THE FIRST 3 GEARS. THE TRANSMISSION AT TIME WILL START OFF IN THE 3RD GEAR, WITH THE THROTTLE FULLY ENGAGED, AND WILL TAKE SEVERAL SECONDS TO DETERMINE THAT IT NEEDS TO BE IN THE FIRST GEAR. BY THE TIME IT FINALLY SHIFTS INTO FIRST, IT IS AT THE PEAK RPM'S FOR FIRST GEAR AND WILL HARSHLY SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR. THIS IS THEN QUICKLY FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER JERKY SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR. STARTING THE CAR OFF IN THIRD GEAR HAS CAUSED ISSUES FOR MAKING A TURN IN A BREAK IN TRAFFIC TO THE POINT WHERE I CAN NO LONGER RELIABLY DEEM THAT TO BE A SAFE MANEUVER.
Corrective Action:
IN THE FIRST MONTH OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. SINCE THEN THE VEHICLE HAS DISPLAYED INTERMITTENT LOSS OF RESPONSE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS OCCURS WHEN FIRST SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESPOND TO ANY INPUT INTO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE ENGINE RPMS WILL HOLD AT 1000 OR DROP TO ALMOST STALLING THE CAR. AFTER ABOUT 10-20 SECONDS OF THIS, THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY RECOGNIZE THE THROTTLE INPUT AND WILL LURCH FORWARD. THERE IS NO INDICATION OF WHEN THE VEHICLE WILL DECIDE TO RESPOND TO THE THROTTLE INPUT. THE B-PILLAR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR STARTED TO RATTLE WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS OVER ~55 F. THIS HAS BEEN SERVICED ONCE, PER A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FROM VOLKSWAGEN. THE SERVICE SIMPLY MADE THE PROBLEM INTERMITTENT. THE TSB STATES THAT THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY THE AIR BAG MODULES RUBBING ON THE METAL OF THE FRAME AND BODY. ADDITIONALLY THE TSB PROCEDURE INSTRUCTS THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO SLIDE A SCREW DRIVER BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF BODY OR FRAME METAL, AND USE A HAMMER TO BEND THE PANELS APART FROM EACH OTHER. HAS THIS BE PROVEN TO NOT COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE? THE TRANSMISSION CONSISTENTLY FAILS TO FIND THE CORRECT GEAR TO BE IN AT LOW SPEEDS OR FROM A STOP. WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP THE TRANSMISSION HAS A HARSH SHIFT IN THE FIRST 3 GEARS. THE TRANSMISSION AT TIME WILL START OFF IN THE 3RD GEAR, WITH THE THROTTLE FULLY ENGAGED, AND WILL TAKE SEVERAL SECONDS TO DETERMINE THAT IT NEEDS TO BE IN THE FIRST GEAR. BY THE TIME IT FINALLY SHIFTS INTO FIRST, IT IS AT THE PEAK RPM'S FOR FIRST GEAR AND WILL HARSHLY SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR. THIS IS THEN QUICKLY FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER JERKY SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR. STARTING THE CAR OFF IN THIRD GEAR HAS CAUSED ISSUES FOR MAKING A TURN IN A BREAK IN TRAFFIC TO THE POINT WHERE I CAN NO LONGER RELIABLY DEEM THAT TO BE A SAFE MANEUVER.
Additional Notes:
IN THE FIRST MONTH OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. SINCE THEN THE VEHICLE HAS DISPLAYED INTERMITTENT LOSS OF RESPONSE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS OCCURS WHEN FIRST SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESPOND TO ANY INPUT INTO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE ENGINE RPMS WILL HOLD AT 1000 OR DROP TO ALMOST STALLING THE CAR. AFTER ABOUT 10-20 SECONDS OF THIS, THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY RECOGNIZE THE THROTTLE INPUT AND WILL LURCH FORWARD. THERE IS NO INDICATION OF WHEN THE VEHICLE WILL DECIDE TO RESPOND TO THE THROTTLE INPUT. THE B-PILLAR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR STARTED TO RATTLE WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS OVER ~55 F. THIS HAS BEEN SERVICED ONCE, PER A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FROM VOLKSWAGEN. THE SERVICE SIMPLY MADE THE PROBLEM INTERMITTENT. THE TSB STATES THAT THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY THE AIR BAG MODULES RUBBING ON THE METAL OF THE FRAME AND BODY. ADDITIONALLY THE TSB PROCEDURE INSTRUCTS THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO SLIDE A SCREW DRIVER BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF BODY OR FRAME METAL, AND USE A HAMMER TO BEND THE PANELS APART FROM EACH OTHER. HAS THIS BE PROVEN TO NOT COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE? THE TRANSMISSION CONSISTENTLY FAILS TO FIND THE CORRECT GEAR TO BE IN AT LOW SPEEDS OR FROM A STOP. WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP THE TRANSMISSION HAS A HARSH SHIFT IN THE FIRST 3 GEARS. THE TRANSMISSION AT TIME WILL START OFF IN THE 3RD GEAR, WITH THE THROTTLE FULLY ENGAGED, AND WILL TAKE SEVERAL SECONDS TO DETERMINE THAT IT NEEDS TO BE IN THE FIRST GEAR. BY THE TIME IT FINALLY SHIFTS INTO FIRST, IT IS AT THE PEAK RPM'S FOR FIRST GEAR AND WILL HARSHLY SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR. THIS IS THEN QUICKLY FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER JERKY SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR. STARTING THE CAR OFF IN THIRD GEAR HAS CAUSED ISSUES FOR MAKING A TURN IN A BREAK IN TRAFFIC TO THE POINT WHERE I CAN NO LONGER RELIABLY DEEM THAT TO BE A SAFE MANEUVER.
Mfg Campaign: 11120358
Recall Date: Aug 16, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
IN THE FIRST MONTH OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. SINCE THEN THE VEHICLE HAS DISPLAYED INTERMITTENT LOSS OF RESPONSE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS OCCURS WHEN FIRST SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESPOND TO ANY INPUT INTO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE ENGINE RPMS WILL HOLD AT 1000 OR DROP TO ALMOST STALLING THE CAR. AFTER ABOUT 10-20 SECONDS OF THIS, THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY RECOGNIZE THE THROTTLE INPUT AND WILL LURCH FORWARD. THERE IS NO INDICATION OF WHEN THE VEHICLE WILL DECIDE TO RESPOND TO THE THROTTLE INPUT. THE B-PILLAR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR STARTED TO RATTLE WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS OVER ~55 F. THIS HAS BEEN SERVICED ONCE, PER A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FROM VOLKSWAGEN. THE SERVICE SIMPLY MADE THE PROBLEM INTERMITTENT. THE TSB STATES THAT THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY THE AIR BAG MODULES RUBBING ON THE METAL OF THE FRAME AND BODY. ADDITIONALLY THE TSB PROCEDURE INSTRUCTS THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO SLIDE A SCREW DRIVER BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF BODY OR FRAME METAL, AND USE A HAMMER TO BEND THE PANELS APART FROM EACH OTHER. HAS THIS BE PROVEN TO NOT COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE? THE TRANSMISSION CONSISTENTLY FAILS TO FIND THE CORRECT GEAR TO BE IN AT LOW SPEEDS OR FROM A STOP. WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP THE TRANSMISSION HAS A HARSH SHIFT IN THE FIRST 3 GEARS. THE TRANSMISSION AT TIME WILL START OFF IN THE 3RD GEAR, WITH THE THROTTLE FULLY ENGAGED, AND WILL TAKE SEVERAL SECONDS TO DETERMINE THAT IT NEEDS TO BE IN THE FIRST GEAR. BY THE TIME IT FINALLY SHIFTS INTO FIRST, IT IS AT THE PEAK RPM'S FOR FIRST GEAR AND WILL HARSHLY SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR. THIS IS THEN QUICKLY FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER JERKY SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR. STARTING THE CAR OFF IN THIRD GEAR HAS CAUSED ISSUES FOR MAKING A TURN IN A BREAK IN TRAFFIC TO THE POINT WHERE I CAN NO LONGER RELIABLY DEEM THAT TO BE A SAFE MANEUVER.
Corrective Action:
IN THE FIRST MONTH OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. SINCE THEN THE VEHICLE HAS DISPLAYED INTERMITTENT LOSS OF RESPONSE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS OCCURS WHEN FIRST SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESPOND TO ANY INPUT INTO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE ENGINE RPMS WILL HOLD AT 1000 OR DROP TO ALMOST STALLING THE CAR. AFTER ABOUT 10-20 SECONDS OF THIS, THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY RECOGNIZE THE THROTTLE INPUT AND WILL LURCH FORWARD. THERE IS NO INDICATION OF WHEN THE VEHICLE WILL DECIDE TO RESPOND TO THE THROTTLE INPUT. THE B-PILLAR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR STARTED TO RATTLE WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS OVER ~55 F. THIS HAS BEEN SERVICED ONCE, PER A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FROM VOLKSWAGEN. THE SERVICE SIMPLY MADE THE PROBLEM INTERMITTENT. THE TSB STATES THAT THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY THE AIR BAG MODULES RUBBING ON THE METAL OF THE FRAME AND BODY. ADDITIONALLY THE TSB PROCEDURE INSTRUCTS THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO SLIDE A SCREW DRIVER BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF BODY OR FRAME METAL, AND USE A HAMMER TO BEND THE PANELS APART FROM EACH OTHER. HAS THIS BE PROVEN TO NOT COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE? THE TRANSMISSION CONSISTENTLY FAILS TO FIND THE CORRECT GEAR TO BE IN AT LOW SPEEDS OR FROM A STOP. WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP THE TRANSMISSION HAS A HARSH SHIFT IN THE FIRST 3 GEARS. THE TRANSMISSION AT TIME WILL START OFF IN THE 3RD GEAR, WITH THE THROTTLE FULLY ENGAGED, AND WILL TAKE SEVERAL SECONDS TO DETERMINE THAT IT NEEDS TO BE IN THE FIRST GEAR. BY THE TIME IT FINALLY SHIFTS INTO FIRST, IT IS AT THE PEAK RPM'S FOR FIRST GEAR AND WILL HARSHLY SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR. THIS IS THEN QUICKLY FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER JERKY SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR. STARTING THE CAR OFF IN THIRD GEAR HAS CAUSED ISSUES FOR MAKING A TURN IN A BREAK IN TRAFFIC TO THE POINT WHERE I CAN NO LONGER RELIABLY DEEM THAT TO BE A SAFE MANEUVER.
Additional Notes:
IN THE FIRST MONTH OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. SINCE THEN THE VEHICLE HAS DISPLAYED INTERMITTENT LOSS OF RESPONSE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS OCCURS WHEN FIRST SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESPOND TO ANY INPUT INTO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE ENGINE RPMS WILL HOLD AT 1000 OR DROP TO ALMOST STALLING THE CAR. AFTER ABOUT 10-20 SECONDS OF THIS, THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY RECOGNIZE THE THROTTLE INPUT AND WILL LURCH FORWARD. THERE IS NO INDICATION OF WHEN THE VEHICLE WILL DECIDE TO RESPOND TO THE THROTTLE INPUT. THE B-PILLAR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR STARTED TO RATTLE WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS OVER ~55 F. THIS HAS BEEN SERVICED ONCE, PER A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FROM VOLKSWAGEN. THE SERVICE SIMPLY MADE THE PROBLEM INTERMITTENT. THE TSB STATES THAT THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY THE AIR BAG MODULES RUBBING ON THE METAL OF THE FRAME AND BODY. ADDITIONALLY THE TSB PROCEDURE INSTRUCTS THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO SLIDE A SCREW DRIVER BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF BODY OR FRAME METAL, AND USE A HAMMER TO BEND THE PANELS APART FROM EACH OTHER. HAS THIS BE PROVEN TO NOT COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE? THE TRANSMISSION CONSISTENTLY FAILS TO FIND THE CORRECT GEAR TO BE IN AT LOW SPEEDS OR FROM A STOP. WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP THE TRANSMISSION HAS A HARSH SHIFT IN THE FIRST 3 GEARS. THE TRANSMISSION AT TIME WILL START OFF IN THE 3RD GEAR, WITH THE THROTTLE FULLY ENGAGED, AND WILL TAKE SEVERAL SECONDS TO DETERMINE THAT IT NEEDS TO BE IN THE FIRST GEAR. BY THE TIME IT FINALLY SHIFTS INTO FIRST, IT IS AT THE PEAK RPM'S FOR FIRST GEAR AND WILL HARSHLY SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR. THIS IS THEN QUICKLY FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER JERKY SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR. STARTING THE CAR OFF IN THIRD GEAR HAS CAUSED ISSUES FOR MAKING A TURN IN A BREAK IN TRAFFIC TO THE POINT WHERE I CAN NO LONGER RELIABLY DEEM THAT TO BE A SAFE MANEUVER.
Mfg Campaign: 11120358
Recall Date: Aug 16, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
THE WINDSHIELD OF THIS VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO BE LIGHTER WEIGHT TO INCREASE FUEL SAVINGS. THIS IN TURN CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD TO BE MORE FRAGILE. ROCK CHIPS IMMEDIATELY CAUSE CRACKS IN THE GLASS, AND LARGER OBJECT PENETRATE TO THE POLYMER SUB-LAYER EASILY. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE IN STATES LIKE COLORADO THAT STILL USE GRAVEL FOR TRACTION ON ICE.
Corrective Action:
THE WINDSHIELD OF THIS VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO BE LIGHTER WEIGHT TO INCREASE FUEL SAVINGS. THIS IN TURN CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD TO BE MORE FRAGILE. ROCK CHIPS IMMEDIATELY CAUSE CRACKS IN THE GLASS, AND LARGER OBJECT PENETRATE TO THE POLYMER SUB-LAYER EASILY. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE IN STATES LIKE COLORADO THAT STILL USE GRAVEL FOR TRACTION ON ICE.
Additional Notes:
THE WINDSHIELD OF THIS VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO BE LIGHTER WEIGHT TO INCREASE FUEL SAVINGS. THIS IN TURN CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD TO BE MORE FRAGILE. ROCK CHIPS IMMEDIATELY CAUSE CRACKS IN THE GLASS, AND LARGER OBJECT PENETRATE TO THE POLYMER SUB-LAYER EASILY. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE IN STATES LIKE COLORADO THAT STILL USE GRAVEL FOR TRACTION ON ICE.
Mfg Campaign: 11120361
Recall Date: Aug 16, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V467000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. PACIFIC VOLKSWAGEN (14900 HINDRY AVE, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250, (310) 803-9609) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V467000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. PACIFIC VOLKSWAGEN (14900 HINDRY AVE, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250, (310) 803-9609) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V467000 (VISIBILITY); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. PACIFIC VOLKSWAGEN (14900 HINDRY AVE, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250, (310) 803-9609) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Mfg Campaign: 11120507
Recall Date: Aug 16, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
CAR BUCKS FORWARD WHEN COMING TO A STOP FROM MOTION.( DOWN SHIFTS HARD) AND SHIFTS INTO FIRST GEAR REALLY HARD. THIS HAPPENS WHEN STOP/START IS TURNED OFF. ITS EVEN WORSE WHEN MORE THAN TWO PEOPLE ARE IN CAR. VEHICLE ALSO ACCELERATES TOO FAST IN FIRST GEAR. TURBO KICKS IN TOO EARLY.
Corrective Action:
CAR BUCKS FORWARD WHEN COMING TO A STOP FROM MOTION.( DOWN SHIFTS HARD) AND SHIFTS INTO FIRST GEAR REALLY HARD. THIS HAPPENS WHEN STOP/START IS TURNED OFF. ITS EVEN WORSE WHEN MORE THAN TWO PEOPLE ARE IN CAR. VEHICLE ALSO ACCELERATES TOO FAST IN FIRST GEAR. TURBO KICKS IN TOO EARLY.
Additional Notes:
CAR BUCKS FORWARD WHEN COMING TO A STOP FROM MOTION.( DOWN SHIFTS HARD) AND SHIFTS INTO FIRST GEAR REALLY HARD. THIS HAPPENS WHEN STOP/START IS TURNED OFF. ITS EVEN WORSE WHEN MORE THAN TWO PEOPLE ARE IN CAR. VEHICLE ALSO ACCELERATES TOO FAST IN FIRST GEAR. TURBO KICKS IN TOO EARLY.
Mfg Campaign: 11120010
Recall Date: Aug 15, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL, BURNING ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,600.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL, BURNING ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,600.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ABNORMAL, BURNING ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,600.
Mfg Campaign: 11119730
Recall Date: Aug 13, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE SEEN COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SHOULDER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY BURNT AND DESTROYED WHEN THEY ARRIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED AT DIEHL AUTOMOTIVE (258 PITTSBURGH RD, BUTLER, PA 16002, (724) 282-8898) FOR A WATER LEAK THAT WAS ENTERING THE VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE REPAIR WAS FOR A RUBBER SEAL THAT WENT THROUGH THE FIREWALL, SEPARATING THE AIR CONDITIONER FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DIEHL AUTOMOTIVE WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD WAIT FOR THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY TO INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE SEEN COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SHOULDER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY BURNT AND DESTROYED WHEN THEY ARRIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED AT DIEHL AUTOMOTIVE (258 PITTSBURGH RD, BUTLER, PA 16002, (724) 282-8898) FOR A WATER LEAK THAT WAS ENTERING THE VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE REPAIR WAS FOR A RUBBER SEAL THAT WENT THROUGH THE FIREWALL, SEPARATING THE AIR CONDITIONER FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DIEHL AUTOMOTIVE WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD WAIT FOR THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY TO INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE SEEN COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SHOULDER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY BURNT AND DESTROYED WHEN THEY ARRIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED AT DIEHL AUTOMOTIVE (258 PITTSBURGH RD, BUTLER, PA 16002, (724) 282-8898) FOR A WATER LEAK THAT WAS ENTERING THE VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE REPAIR WAS FOR A RUBBER SEAL THAT WENT THROUGH THE FIREWALL, SEPARATING THE AIR CONDITIONER FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DIEHL AUTOMOTIVE WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD WAIT FOR THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY TO INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11118924
Recall Date: Aug 10, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLES HESITATES TO START FROM A SLOW OR DEAD STOP. WILL NOT ACCELERATE AS IT SHOULD. NOTICEABLE LAG WHEN SHIFTING AND ACCELERATING. ENGINE MISFIRING AT ONLY 3000 MILES. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING INTO TRAFFIC OR MERGING ON TO HIGHWAYS. VEHICLE GIVES A FALSE SENSE OF ACCELERATING THEN STOPS. THIS HAPPENS RELIABLY OVER AND OVER.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLES HESITATES TO START FROM A SLOW OR DEAD STOP. WILL NOT ACCELERATE AS IT SHOULD. NOTICEABLE LAG WHEN SHIFTING AND ACCELERATING. ENGINE MISFIRING AT ONLY 3000 MILES. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING INTO TRAFFIC OR MERGING ON TO HIGHWAYS. VEHICLE GIVES A FALSE SENSE OF ACCELERATING THEN STOPS. THIS HAPPENS RELIABLY OVER AND OVER.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLES HESITATES TO START FROM A SLOW OR DEAD STOP. WILL NOT ACCELERATE AS IT SHOULD. NOTICEABLE LAG WHEN SHIFTING AND ACCELERATING. ENGINE MISFIRING AT ONLY 3000 MILES. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING INTO TRAFFIC OR MERGING ON TO HIGHWAYS. VEHICLE GIVES A FALSE SENSE OF ACCELERATING THEN STOPS. THIS HAPPENS RELIABLY OVER AND OVER.
Mfg Campaign: 11119272
Recall Date: Aug 10, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLES HESITATES TO START FROM A SLOW OR DEAD STOP. WILL NOT ACCELERATE AS IT SHOULD. NOTICEABLE LAG WHEN SHIFTING AND ACCELERATING. ENGINE MISFIRING AT ONLY 3000 MILES. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING INTO TRAFFIC OR MERGING ON TO HIGHWAYS. VEHICLE GIVES A FALSE SENSE OF ACCELERATING THEN STOPS. THIS HAPPENS RELIABLY OVER AND OVER.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLES HESITATES TO START FROM A SLOW OR DEAD STOP. WILL NOT ACCELERATE AS IT SHOULD. NOTICEABLE LAG WHEN SHIFTING AND ACCELERATING. ENGINE MISFIRING AT ONLY 3000 MILES. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING INTO TRAFFIC OR MERGING ON TO HIGHWAYS. VEHICLE GIVES A FALSE SENSE OF ACCELERATING THEN STOPS. THIS HAPPENS RELIABLY OVER AND OVER.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLES HESITATES TO START FROM A SLOW OR DEAD STOP. WILL NOT ACCELERATE AS IT SHOULD. NOTICEABLE LAG WHEN SHIFTING AND ACCELERATING. ENGINE MISFIRING AT ONLY 3000 MILES. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING INTO TRAFFIC OR MERGING ON TO HIGHWAYS. VEHICLE GIVES A FALSE SENSE OF ACCELERATING THEN STOPS. THIS HAPPENS RELIABLY OVER AND OVER.
Mfg Campaign: 11119272
Recall Date: Aug 10, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLES HESITATES TO START FROM A SLOW OR DEAD STOP. WILL NOT ACCELERATE AS IT SHOULD. NOTICEABLE LAG WHEN SHIFTING AND ACCELERATING. ENGINE MISFIRING AT ONLY 3000 MILES. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING INTO TRAFFIC OR MERGING ON TO HIGHWAYS. VEHICLE GIVES A FALSE SENSE OF ACCELERATING THEN STOPS. THIS HAPPENS RELIABLY OVER AND OVER.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLES HESITATES TO START FROM A SLOW OR DEAD STOP. WILL NOT ACCELERATE AS IT SHOULD. NOTICEABLE LAG WHEN SHIFTING AND ACCELERATING. ENGINE MISFIRING AT ONLY 3000 MILES. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING INTO TRAFFIC OR MERGING ON TO HIGHWAYS. VEHICLE GIVES A FALSE SENSE OF ACCELERATING THEN STOPS. THIS HAPPENS RELIABLY OVER AND OVER.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLES HESITATES TO START FROM A SLOW OR DEAD STOP. WILL NOT ACCELERATE AS IT SHOULD. NOTICEABLE LAG WHEN SHIFTING AND ACCELERATING. ENGINE MISFIRING AT ONLY 3000 MILES. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING INTO TRAFFIC OR MERGING ON TO HIGHWAYS. VEHICLE GIVES A FALSE SENSE OF ACCELERATING THEN STOPS. THIS HAPPENS RELIABLY OVER AND OVER.
Mfg Campaign: 11119272
Recall Date: Aug 10, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS ON ROUGH TERRAIN, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL TICKING, RATTLING, AND KNOCKING NOISE EMERGING FROM THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HAMILTON VOLKSWAGEN (2200 NJ-33 HAMILTON, NJ 08690, 844-858-4565) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE B PILLAR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 181087619. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS ON ROUGH TERRAIN, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL TICKING, RATTLING, AND KNOCKING NOISE EMERGING FROM THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HAMILTON VOLKSWAGEN (2200 NJ-33 HAMILTON, NJ 08690, 844-858-4565) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE B PILLAR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 181087619. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS ON ROUGH TERRAIN, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL TICKING, RATTLING, AND KNOCKING NOISE EMERGING FROM THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HAMILTON VOLKSWAGEN (2200 NJ-33 HAMILTON, NJ 08690, 844-858-4565) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE B PILLAR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 181087619. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11118783
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
THERE IS A RATTLE COMING FROM LOWER B PILLAR RATTLE COMING FROM DRIVER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR, OVERHEAD CONSOLE, WOOD TRIM ON BOTH FRONT DOORS, BOTH TWEETER SPEAKER GRILLS, BOTH REAR CUP HOLDERS, ALSO FOUND REAR DECK LID CLIPS NOT CLIPPED IN ALL THE WAY DRIVER REAR ACCESS PANEL RATTING ALONG WITH BOTH REAR STOP LIGHT ACCESS PANELS
Corrective Action:
THERE IS A RATTLE COMING FROM LOWER B PILLAR RATTLE COMING FROM DRIVER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR, OVERHEAD CONSOLE, WOOD TRIM ON BOTH FRONT DOORS, BOTH TWEETER SPEAKER GRILLS, BOTH REAR CUP HOLDERS, ALSO FOUND REAR DECK LID CLIPS NOT CLIPPED IN ALL THE WAY DRIVER REAR ACCESS PANEL RATTING ALONG WITH BOTH REAR STOP LIGHT ACCESS PANELS
Additional Notes:
THERE IS A RATTLE COMING FROM LOWER B PILLAR RATTLE COMING FROM DRIVER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR, OVERHEAD CONSOLE, WOOD TRIM ON BOTH FRONT DOORS, BOTH TWEETER SPEAKER GRILLS, BOTH REAR CUP HOLDERS, ALSO FOUND REAR DECK LID CLIPS NOT CLIPPED IN ALL THE WAY DRIVER REAR ACCESS PANEL RATTING ALONG WITH BOTH REAR STOP LIGHT ACCESS PANELS
Mfg Campaign: 11118847
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
THERE IS A RATTLE COMING FROM LOWER B PILLAR RATTLE COMING FROM DRIVER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR, OVERHEAD CONSOLE, WOOD TRIM ON BOTH FRONT DOORS, BOTH TWEETER SPEAKER GRILLS, BOTH REAR CUP HOLDERS, ALSO FOUND REAR DECK LID CLIPS NOT CLIPPED IN ALL THE WAY DRIVER REAR ACCESS PANEL RATTING ALONG WITH BOTH REAR STOP LIGHT ACCESS PANELS
Corrective Action:
THERE IS A RATTLE COMING FROM LOWER B PILLAR RATTLE COMING FROM DRIVER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR, OVERHEAD CONSOLE, WOOD TRIM ON BOTH FRONT DOORS, BOTH TWEETER SPEAKER GRILLS, BOTH REAR CUP HOLDERS, ALSO FOUND REAR DECK LID CLIPS NOT CLIPPED IN ALL THE WAY DRIVER REAR ACCESS PANEL RATTING ALONG WITH BOTH REAR STOP LIGHT ACCESS PANELS
Additional Notes:
THERE IS A RATTLE COMING FROM LOWER B PILLAR RATTLE COMING FROM DRIVER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR, OVERHEAD CONSOLE, WOOD TRIM ON BOTH FRONT DOORS, BOTH TWEETER SPEAKER GRILLS, BOTH REAR CUP HOLDERS, ALSO FOUND REAR DECK LID CLIPS NOT CLIPPED IN ALL THE WAY DRIVER REAR ACCESS PANEL RATTING ALONG WITH BOTH REAR STOP LIGHT ACCESS PANELS
Mfg Campaign: 11118847
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THERE IS A RATTLE COMING FROM LOWER B PILLAR RATTLE COMING FROM DRIVER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR, OVERHEAD CONSOLE, WOOD TRIM ON BOTH FRONT DOORS, BOTH TWEETER SPEAKER GRILLS, BOTH REAR CUP HOLDERS, ALSO FOUND REAR DECK LID CLIPS NOT CLIPPED IN ALL THE WAY DRIVER REAR ACCESS PANEL RATTING ALONG WITH BOTH REAR STOP LIGHT ACCESS PANELS
Corrective Action:
THERE IS A RATTLE COMING FROM LOWER B PILLAR RATTLE COMING FROM DRIVER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR, OVERHEAD CONSOLE, WOOD TRIM ON BOTH FRONT DOORS, BOTH TWEETER SPEAKER GRILLS, BOTH REAR CUP HOLDERS, ALSO FOUND REAR DECK LID CLIPS NOT CLIPPED IN ALL THE WAY DRIVER REAR ACCESS PANEL RATTING ALONG WITH BOTH REAR STOP LIGHT ACCESS PANELS
Additional Notes:
THERE IS A RATTLE COMING FROM LOWER B PILLAR RATTLE COMING FROM DRIVER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR, OVERHEAD CONSOLE, WOOD TRIM ON BOTH FRONT DOORS, BOTH TWEETER SPEAKER GRILLS, BOTH REAR CUP HOLDERS, ALSO FOUND REAR DECK LID CLIPS NOT CLIPPED IN ALL THE WAY DRIVER REAR ACCESS PANEL RATTING ALONG WITH BOTH REAR STOP LIGHT ACCESS PANELS
Mfg Campaign: 11118847
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
GUESS I'M HAVING THE SAME ISSUE A LOT OF OTHERS ARE HAVING. SITTING AT A RED LIGHT AND HIT THE GAS AND NOTHING HAPPENS. SMELLS LIKE GAS INSIDE THE CABIN. IT'S BEEN IN SERVICE AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR 15 DAYS AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND NO ETA ON THE FIX. I PURCHASED THE CAR IN DECEMBER 2017.
Corrective Action:
GUESS I'M HAVING THE SAME ISSUE A LOT OF OTHERS ARE HAVING. SITTING AT A RED LIGHT AND HIT THE GAS AND NOTHING HAPPENS. SMELLS LIKE GAS INSIDE THE CABIN. IT'S BEEN IN SERVICE AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR 15 DAYS AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND NO ETA ON THE FIX. I PURCHASED THE CAR IN DECEMBER 2017.
Additional Notes:
GUESS I'M HAVING THE SAME ISSUE A LOT OF OTHERS ARE HAVING. SITTING AT A RED LIGHT AND HIT THE GAS AND NOTHING HAPPENS. SMELLS LIKE GAS INSIDE THE CABIN. IT'S BEEN IN SERVICE AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR 15 DAYS AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND NO ETA ON THE FIX. I PURCHASED THE CAR IN DECEMBER 2017.
Mfg Campaign: 11115410
Recall Date: Aug 2, 2018
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