VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2018

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

416
Complaints
14
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

416 Complaints 14 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

14 Recalls

These 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 22V226000 SAFETY RECALL
6.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 6, 2022
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:
An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N5.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 66N5
Notice Date: Jun 3, 2022
Recall Date: Apr 6, 2022
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 21V732000 SAFETY RECALL
2 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 23, 2021
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:
The incorrect roof reinforcement may decrease the roof's structural integrity or impact deployment of the side curtain air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will be replace the roof reinforcement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51H5.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 51H5
Notice Date: Nov 19, 2021
Recall Date: Sep 23, 2021
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 20V724000 SAFETY RECALL
10.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 20, 2020
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:
A torn seat belt may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belts and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BH.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 69BH
Notice Date: Apr 13, 2021
Recall Date: Nov 20, 2020
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V679000 SAFETY RECALL
113 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 25, 2019
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:
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 01D7
Notice Date: Nov 6, 2019
Recall Date: Sep 25, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 19V188000 SAFETY RECALL
56.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 6, 2019
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:
If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 42J5
Notice Date: Apr 12, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 6, 2019
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V824000 SAFETY RECALL
73.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 26, 2018
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:
If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90L3 and 90L4.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 90L3 / 90L4
Notice Date: Dec 13, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 26, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V467000 SAFETY RECALL
45.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 13, 2018
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:
A short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the power supply for the panoramic sunroof LED module, free of charge, until a future service action can safely reactivate the feature. The recall began July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall 60D1.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 60D1
Notice Date: Aug 7, 2018
Recall Date: Jul 13, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V375000 SAFETY RECALL
821 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 6, 2018
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:
If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69W8, and 69W9.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 69W8 69W9
Notice Date: Jul 19, 2018
Recall Date: Jun 6, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V324000 SAFETY RECALL
2.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 16, 2018
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:
A loose or improperly tightened ball joint nut can result in the separation of the lower ball joint causing steering, traction or other stability issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the nut on the lower ball joint and, as necessary, clean the thread in the ball joint, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40N4. Note: owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair has been performed.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 40N4/40N5
Notice Date: May 30, 2018
Recall Date: May 16, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V262000 SAFETY RECALL
7.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 25, 2018
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:
If the lower loop of the rear shock absorber detaches, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shock absorbers, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42i7.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 42i7
Notice Date: May 30, 2018
Recall Date: Apr 25, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V159000 SAFETY RECALL
4 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 8, 2018
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:
If the engine support bolts were not properly tightened, an unexpected engine breakdown or loss of engine power may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace engine support bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F7.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 10F7
Notice Date: Mar 26, 2018
Recall Date: Mar 8, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V102000 SAFETY RECALL
3.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 9, 2018
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:
In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel and front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69V2.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 69V2
Notice Date: May 30, 2018
Recall Date: Feb 9, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 17V662000 SAFETY RECALL
5.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 18, 2017
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:
If the back-up lights are not bright enough, other drivers may not see the vehicle reversing, or the driver may back into an obstacle, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected inner taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94J9.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 94J9
Notice Date: Dec 15, 2017
Recall Date: Oct 18, 2017

Consumer Complaints

416 Complaints
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11088697 Other
Apr 17, 2018
Defect Description:

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE SEAT BELT CHIME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE STARTED TO SOUND AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN FLASHING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ONLY THING ON THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS A CELL PHONE. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE CELL PHONE FROM THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THE CHIME STOPPED. THE CONTACT SLIGHTLY PLACED HER HAND ON THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THE CHIME STARTED AGAIN. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (SOUTH MOTORS VOLKSWAGEN, 17930 S DIXIE HIGHWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33157) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FROM 04/13/18 UNTIL 04/17/18, BUT FOUND NO FAILURES. THE DEALER STATED THAT A HEAD ENGINEER WOULD EVALUATE THE VEHICLE ON 04/18/18. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,355.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE SEAT BELT CHIME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE STARTED TO SOUND AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN FLASHING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ONLY THING ON THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS A CELL PHONE. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE CELL PHONE FROM THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THE CHIME STOPPED. THE CONTACT SLIGHTLY PLACED HER HAND ON THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THE CHIME STARTED AGAIN. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (SOUTH MOTORS VOLKSWAGEN, 17930 S DIXIE HIGHWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33157) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FROM 04/13/18 UNTIL 04/17/18, BUT FOUND NO FAILURES. THE DEALER STATED THAT A HEAD ENGINEER WOULD EVALUATE THE VEHICLE ON 04/18/18. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,355.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE SEAT BELT CHIME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE STARTED TO SOUND AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN FLASHING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ONLY THING ON THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS A CELL PHONE. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE CELL PHONE FROM THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THE CHIME STOPPED. THE CONTACT SLIGHTLY PLACED HER HAND ON THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THE CHIME STARTED AGAIN. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (SOUTH MOTORS VOLKSWAGEN, 17930 S DIXIE HIGHWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33157) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FROM 04/13/18 UNTIL 04/17/18, BUT FOUND NO FAILURES. THE DEALER STATED THAT A HEAD ENGINEER WOULD EVALUATE THE VEHICLE ON 04/18/18. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,355.

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11088697
Notice Date: Apr 17, 2018
Recall Date: Apr 17, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11088697 Other
Apr 17, 2018
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE SEAT BELT CHIME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE STARTED TO SOUND AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN FLASHING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ONLY THING ON THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS A CELL PHONE. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE CELL PHONE FROM THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THE CHIME STOPPED. THE CONTACT SLIGHTLY PLACED HER HAND ON THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THE CHIME STARTED AGAIN. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (SOUTH MOTORS VOLKSWAGEN, 17930 S DIXIE HIGHWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33157) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FROM 04/13/18 UNTIL 04/17/18, BUT FOUND NO FAILURES. THE DEALER STATED THAT A HEAD ENGINEER WOULD EVALUATE THE VEHICLE ON 04/18/18. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,355.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE SEAT BELT CHIME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE STARTED TO SOUND AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN FLASHING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ONLY THING ON THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS A CELL PHONE. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE CELL PHONE FROM THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THE CHIME STOPPED. THE CONTACT SLIGHTLY PLACED HER HAND ON THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THE CHIME STARTED AGAIN. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (SOUTH MOTORS VOLKSWAGEN, 17930 S DIXIE HIGHWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33157) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FROM 04/13/18 UNTIL 04/17/18, BUT FOUND NO FAILURES. THE DEALER STATED THAT A HEAD ENGINEER WOULD EVALUATE THE VEHICLE ON 04/18/18. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,355.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE SEAT BELT CHIME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE STARTED TO SOUND AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN FLASHING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ONLY THING ON THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS A CELL PHONE. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE CELL PHONE FROM THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THE CHIME STOPPED. THE CONTACT SLIGHTLY PLACED HER HAND ON THE PASSENGER SEAT AND THE CHIME STARTED AGAIN. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER (SOUTH MOTORS VOLKSWAGEN, 17930 S DIXIE HIGHWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33157) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FROM 04/13/18 UNTIL 04/17/18, BUT FOUND NO FAILURES. THE DEALER STATED THAT A HEAD ENGINEER WOULD EVALUATE THE VEHICLE ON 04/18/18. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,355.

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11088697
Notice Date: Apr 17, 2018
Recall Date: Apr 17, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11084832 Other
Apr 12, 2018
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

WHEN THE AUTO START/STOP FEATURE IS DISABLED BY TOGGLING THE BUTTON ON THE CENTER CONSOLE, THE CAR DRIVES VERY ROUGH, ESPECIALLY AT SLOW SPEEDS. IT FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS HAVING TROUBLE SHIFTING GEARS.

Corrective Action:

WHEN THE AUTO START/STOP FEATURE IS DISABLED BY TOGGLING THE BUTTON ON THE CENTER CONSOLE, THE CAR DRIVES VERY ROUGH, ESPECIALLY AT SLOW SPEEDS. IT FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS HAVING TROUBLE SHIFTING GEARS.

Additional Notes:

WHEN THE AUTO START/STOP FEATURE IS DISABLED BY TOGGLING THE BUTTON ON THE CENTER CONSOLE, THE CAR DRIVES VERY ROUGH, ESPECIALLY AT SLOW SPEEDS. IT FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS HAVING TROUBLE SHIFTING GEARS.

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11084832
Notice Date: Apr 12, 2018
Recall Date: Apr 12, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11084832 Other
Apr 12, 2018
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

WHEN THE AUTO START/STOP FEATURE IS DISABLED BY TOGGLING THE BUTTON ON THE CENTER CONSOLE, THE CAR DRIVES VERY ROUGH, ESPECIALLY AT SLOW SPEEDS. IT FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS HAVING TROUBLE SHIFTING GEARS.

Corrective Action:

WHEN THE AUTO START/STOP FEATURE IS DISABLED BY TOGGLING THE BUTTON ON THE CENTER CONSOLE, THE CAR DRIVES VERY ROUGH, ESPECIALLY AT SLOW SPEEDS. IT FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS HAVING TROUBLE SHIFTING GEARS.

Additional Notes:

WHEN THE AUTO START/STOP FEATURE IS DISABLED BY TOGGLING THE BUTTON ON THE CENTER CONSOLE, THE CAR DRIVES VERY ROUGH, ESPECIALLY AT SLOW SPEEDS. IT FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS HAVING TROUBLE SHIFTING GEARS.

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11084832
Notice Date: Apr 12, 2018
Recall Date: Apr 12, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11084833 Other
Apr 12, 2018
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

THIS CAR HAS A NEW "FEATURE" CALLED AUTO START/STOP WHICH, WHEN IS ENABLED BY DEFAULT. IF NOT DISABLED, THIS FEATURE WILL TURN OFF THE CAR WHEN IT'S AT A STANDSTILL AND CONSUMING LITTLE POWER, THEN TURN BACK ON WHEN YOU HIT THE GAS. MEANT AS A FUEL CONSUMPTION MECHANISM, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. A FEW TIMES NOW, I FORGOT TO DISABLE IT, AND WHEN PERCHED IN THE MEDIAN BETWEEN OPPOSITE LANES, I HAD TO ACCELERATE RAPIDLY AND ALMOST GOT SLAMMED INTO BECAUSE THE CAR HAD TO FIRST START, THEN ACCELERATE. I LOST 2-3 SECONDS OF REACTION/ACCELERATION TIME. WHEN TEST DRIVING THE CAR, THE SALESMAN TOLD ME IT WAS A FUEL CONSUMPTION FEATURE, THEN TURNED IT OFF FOR THE TEST DRIVE. IF I HAD SEEN THIS IN ACTION, I NEVER WOULD HAVE PURCHASED THE CAR. VW WILL NOT DISABLE IT PERMANENTLY.

Corrective Action:

THIS CAR HAS A NEW "FEATURE" CALLED AUTO START/STOP WHICH, WHEN IS ENABLED BY DEFAULT. IF NOT DISABLED, THIS FEATURE WILL TURN OFF THE CAR WHEN IT'S AT A STANDSTILL AND CONSUMING LITTLE POWER, THEN TURN BACK ON WHEN YOU HIT THE GAS. MEANT AS A FUEL CONSUMPTION MECHANISM, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. A FEW TIMES NOW, I FORGOT TO DISABLE IT, AND WHEN PERCHED IN THE MEDIAN BETWEEN OPPOSITE LANES, I HAD TO ACCELERATE RAPIDLY AND ALMOST GOT SLAMMED INTO BECAUSE THE CAR HAD TO FIRST START, THEN ACCELERATE. I LOST 2-3 SECONDS OF REACTION/ACCELERATION TIME. WHEN TEST DRIVING THE CAR, THE SALESMAN TOLD ME IT WAS A FUEL CONSUMPTION FEATURE, THEN TURNED IT OFF FOR THE TEST DRIVE. IF I HAD SEEN THIS IN ACTION, I NEVER WOULD HAVE PURCHASED THE CAR. VW WILL NOT DISABLE IT PERMANENTLY.

Additional Notes:

THIS CAR HAS A NEW "FEATURE" CALLED AUTO START/STOP WHICH, WHEN IS ENABLED BY DEFAULT. IF NOT DISABLED, THIS FEATURE WILL TURN OFF THE CAR WHEN IT'S AT A STANDSTILL AND CONSUMING LITTLE POWER, THEN TURN BACK ON WHEN YOU HIT THE GAS. MEANT AS A FUEL CONSUMPTION MECHANISM, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. A FEW TIMES NOW, I FORGOT TO DISABLE IT, AND WHEN PERCHED IN THE MEDIAN BETWEEN OPPOSITE LANES, I HAD TO ACCELERATE RAPIDLY AND ALMOST GOT SLAMMED INTO BECAUSE THE CAR HAD TO FIRST START, THEN ACCELERATE. I LOST 2-3 SECONDS OF REACTION/ACCELERATION TIME. WHEN TEST DRIVING THE CAR, THE SALESMAN TOLD ME IT WAS A FUEL CONSUMPTION FEATURE, THEN TURNED IT OFF FOR THE TEST DRIVE. IF I HAD SEEN THIS IN ACTION, I NEVER WOULD HAVE PURCHASED THE CAR. VW WILL NOT DISABLE IT PERMANENTLY.

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11084833
Notice Date: Apr 12, 2018
Recall Date: Apr 12, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11083371 Other
Apr 5, 2018
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

I AM EXPERIENCING A RATTLE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE B-PILLAR. MY DEALER IS AWARE OF MY PROBLEM AND SAID THEY HAVEN'T EXPERIENCED IT BEFORE. THEY ARE GOING TO RESEARCH ANY TSB THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE REGARDING THE RATTLE, BEFORE THEY START DISASSEMBLING THE INTERIOR LOOKING FOR THE CAUSE OF THE RATTLE. IN THE MEAN TIME, I HAVE FOUND MANY ON-LINE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE AND ONE OF THE RESPONSES INDICATE COMMUNICATION WITH AN OWNER AND WITH VOLKSWAGEN, BY THE NHTSA ABOUT THIS ISSUE. I'LL TRY TO ATTACH THE LINK TO THAT CONVERSATION. IF, AS STATED IN THE COMMUNICATION, A FIX HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED, PLEASE LET ME KNOW SO I CAN FORWARD IT TO MY DEALER BEFORE THEY START REMOVING MY VEHICLES INTERIOR LOOKING FOR THE PROBLEM. THANK YOU. HERE IS THE LINK I REFERENCED ABOVE. IF THE LINK DOESN'T TAKE YOU DIRECTLY TO THREAD # 137, PLEASE GO TO PAGE 6 AND SCROLL DOWN TO THREAD # 137. HTTP://FORUMS.VWVORTEX.COM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?8903433-2018-TIGUAN-ISSUES-PURCHASED-ON-9-16-B-PILLAR/PAGE6

Corrective Action:

I AM EXPERIENCING A RATTLE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE B-PILLAR. MY DEALER IS AWARE OF MY PROBLEM AND SAID THEY HAVEN'T EXPERIENCED IT BEFORE. THEY ARE GOING TO RESEARCH ANY TSB THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE REGARDING THE RATTLE, BEFORE THEY START DISASSEMBLING THE INTERIOR LOOKING FOR THE CAUSE OF THE RATTLE. IN THE MEAN TIME, I HAVE FOUND MANY ON-LINE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE AND ONE OF THE RESPONSES INDICATE COMMUNICATION WITH AN OWNER AND WITH VOLKSWAGEN, BY THE NHTSA ABOUT THIS ISSUE. I'LL TRY TO ATTACH THE LINK TO THAT CONVERSATION. IF, AS STATED IN THE COMMUNICATION, A FIX HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED, PLEASE LET ME KNOW SO I CAN FORWARD IT TO MY DEALER BEFORE THEY START REMOVING MY VEHICLES INTERIOR LOOKING FOR THE PROBLEM. THANK YOU. HERE IS THE LINK I REFERENCED ABOVE. IF THE LINK DOESN'T TAKE YOU DIRECTLY TO THREAD # 137, PLEASE GO TO PAGE 6 AND SCROLL DOWN TO THREAD # 137. HTTP://FORUMS.VWVORTEX.COM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?8903433-2018-TIGUAN-ISSUES-PURCHASED-ON-9-16-B-PILLAR/PAGE6

Additional Notes:

I AM EXPERIENCING A RATTLE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE B-PILLAR. MY DEALER IS AWARE OF MY PROBLEM AND SAID THEY HAVEN'T EXPERIENCED IT BEFORE. THEY ARE GOING TO RESEARCH ANY TSB THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE REGARDING THE RATTLE, BEFORE THEY START DISASSEMBLING THE INTERIOR LOOKING FOR THE CAUSE OF THE RATTLE. IN THE MEAN TIME, I HAVE FOUND MANY ON-LINE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE AND ONE OF THE RESPONSES INDICATE COMMUNICATION WITH AN OWNER AND WITH VOLKSWAGEN, BY THE NHTSA ABOUT THIS ISSUE. I'LL TRY TO ATTACH THE LINK TO THAT CONVERSATION. IF, AS STATED IN THE COMMUNICATION, A FIX HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED, PLEASE LET ME KNOW SO I CAN FORWARD IT TO MY DEALER BEFORE THEY START REMOVING MY VEHICLES INTERIOR LOOKING FOR THE PROBLEM. THANK YOU. HERE IS THE LINK I REFERENCED ABOVE. IF THE LINK DOESN'T TAKE YOU DIRECTLY TO THREAD # 137, PLEASE GO TO PAGE 6 AND SCROLL DOWN TO THREAD # 137. HTTP://FORUMS.VWVORTEX.COM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?8903433-2018-TIGUAN-ISSUES-PURCHASED-ON-9-16-B-PILLAR/PAGE6

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11083371
Notice Date: Apr 5, 2018
Recall Date: Apr 5, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11081919 Other
Mar 28, 2018
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THE FIRST WEEK OF FEBRUARY. A WEEK LATER AN AWFUL RATTLE/TICKING NOISE BEGAN IN THE B-PILLAR WHERE IT MEETS THE ROOF LINE. THE SOUND IS VERY CONSISTENT AND LOUD. UPON DOING A QUICK INTERNET SEARCH IT APPEARS THAT THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE IN THIS PARTICULAR MODEL. PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED THAT VW HAS HAD THEIR VEHICLE FOR WEEKS AND ARE COMPLETELY STRIPPED INSIDE. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM, SENT THEM THE INFO FROM NHTSA AND VIDEOS OF THE PROBLEM. THE SHOP FOREMAN TOLD ME HE KNEW WHAT IT WAS AND IT WAS AN EASY FIX. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT. DROVE IT 70 MILES TO THE DEALERSHIP. ANOTHER TECH WORKED ON IT WITHOUT SPEAKING TO THE FOREMAN AND FOUND THAT BOTH SEAT BELT MECHANISMS WHERE OUT OF THEIR TRACK ( CONCERNING IN AND OF ITSELF). THE FIXED THAT ISSUE AND TOLD ME TO COME GET THE CAR. I ASKED THEM IF THEY SPOKE TO THE FOREMAN ABOUT WHAT HE THOUGHT IT WAS AND THEY HADN'T. I GET A CALL SAYING THEY NEED TO KEEP THE CAR. THE NEXT DAY I'M TOLD THEY ARE GOING TO START REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL AND HEADLINER. DURING THAT TIME I CALLED VW CUSTOMER CARE AND I WAS TOLD THERE ARE NO KNOWN ISSUES--BUT THEY HAVE ACTUALLY BOUGHT BACK PEOPLE'S CARS FOR THIS SAME ISSUE. I PICKED UP MY CAR 5 DAYS LATER BECAUSE I DID NOT WANT IT TORN APART AND USED AS A GUINEA PIG AND I NEEDED A CAR AND CAN'T LET IT SIT TORN APART FOR MONTHS. THEY ARE TELLING ME THE ONLY WAY TO FIGURE IT OUT IS TO BRING IT BACK AND RESTART THE PROCESS, BUT IT'S CLEAR FROM REPORTS ON HERE AND OTHER SOURCES THAT THEY KNOW ABOUT THE ISSUE AND HAVE DEEMED CARS INOPERABLE FOR THIS ISSUE.

Corrective Action:

I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THE FIRST WEEK OF FEBRUARY. A WEEK LATER AN AWFUL RATTLE/TICKING NOISE BEGAN IN THE B-PILLAR WHERE IT MEETS THE ROOF LINE. THE SOUND IS VERY CONSISTENT AND LOUD. UPON DOING A QUICK INTERNET SEARCH IT APPEARS THAT THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE IN THIS PARTICULAR MODEL. PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED THAT VW HAS HAD THEIR VEHICLE FOR WEEKS AND ARE COMPLETELY STRIPPED INSIDE. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM, SENT THEM THE INFO FROM NHTSA AND VIDEOS OF THE PROBLEM. THE SHOP FOREMAN TOLD ME HE KNEW WHAT IT WAS AND IT WAS AN EASY FIX. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT. DROVE IT 70 MILES TO THE DEALERSHIP. ANOTHER TECH WORKED ON IT WITHOUT SPEAKING TO THE FOREMAN AND FOUND THAT BOTH SEAT BELT MECHANISMS WHERE OUT OF THEIR TRACK ( CONCERNING IN AND OF ITSELF). THE FIXED THAT ISSUE AND TOLD ME TO COME GET THE CAR. I ASKED THEM IF THEY SPOKE TO THE FOREMAN ABOUT WHAT HE THOUGHT IT WAS AND THEY HADN'T. I GET A CALL SAYING THEY NEED TO KEEP THE CAR. THE NEXT DAY I'M TOLD THEY ARE GOING TO START REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL AND HEADLINER. DURING THAT TIME I CALLED VW CUSTOMER CARE AND I WAS TOLD THERE ARE NO KNOWN ISSUES--BUT THEY HAVE ACTUALLY BOUGHT BACK PEOPLE'S CARS FOR THIS SAME ISSUE. I PICKED UP MY CAR 5 DAYS LATER BECAUSE I DID NOT WANT IT TORN APART AND USED AS A GUINEA PIG AND I NEEDED A CAR AND CAN'T LET IT SIT TORN APART FOR MONTHS. THEY ARE TELLING ME THE ONLY WAY TO FIGURE IT OUT IS TO BRING IT BACK AND RESTART THE PROCESS, BUT IT'S CLEAR FROM REPORTS ON HERE AND OTHER SOURCES THAT THEY KNOW ABOUT THE ISSUE AND HAVE DEEMED CARS INOPERABLE FOR THIS ISSUE.

Additional Notes:

I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE THE FIRST WEEK OF FEBRUARY. A WEEK LATER AN AWFUL RATTLE/TICKING NOISE BEGAN IN THE B-PILLAR WHERE IT MEETS THE ROOF LINE. THE SOUND IS VERY CONSISTENT AND LOUD. UPON DOING A QUICK INTERNET SEARCH IT APPEARS THAT THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE IN THIS PARTICULAR MODEL. PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED THAT VW HAS HAD THEIR VEHICLE FOR WEEKS AND ARE COMPLETELY STRIPPED INSIDE. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM, SENT THEM THE INFO FROM NHTSA AND VIDEOS OF THE PROBLEM. THE SHOP FOREMAN TOLD ME HE KNEW WHAT IT WAS AND IT WAS AN EASY FIX. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT. DROVE IT 70 MILES TO THE DEALERSHIP. ANOTHER TECH WORKED ON IT WITHOUT SPEAKING TO THE FOREMAN AND FOUND THAT BOTH SEAT BELT MECHANISMS WHERE OUT OF THEIR TRACK ( CONCERNING IN AND OF ITSELF). THE FIXED THAT ISSUE AND TOLD ME TO COME GET THE CAR. I ASKED THEM IF THEY SPOKE TO THE FOREMAN ABOUT WHAT HE THOUGHT IT WAS AND THEY HADN'T. I GET A CALL SAYING THEY NEED TO KEEP THE CAR. THE NEXT DAY I'M TOLD THEY ARE GOING TO START REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL AND HEADLINER. DURING THAT TIME I CALLED VW CUSTOMER CARE AND I WAS TOLD THERE ARE NO KNOWN ISSUES--BUT THEY HAVE ACTUALLY BOUGHT BACK PEOPLE'S CARS FOR THIS SAME ISSUE. I PICKED UP MY CAR 5 DAYS LATER BECAUSE I DID NOT WANT IT TORN APART AND USED AS A GUINEA PIG AND I NEEDED A CAR AND CAN'T LET IT SIT TORN APART FOR MONTHS. THEY ARE TELLING ME THE ONLY WAY TO FIGURE IT OUT IS TO BRING IT BACK AND RESTART THE PROCESS, BUT IT'S CLEAR FROM REPORTS ON HERE AND OTHER SOURCES THAT THEY KNOW ABOUT THE ISSUE AND HAVE DEEMED CARS INOPERABLE FOR THIS ISSUE.

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11081919
Notice Date: Mar 28, 2018
Recall Date: Mar 28, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11081934 Other
Mar 28, 2018
Defect Description:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Potential Consequences:

THE SAFETY ALERT THAT STOPS YOUR CAR IN CASE OF A COLLISION STOPS MY CAR WITH NONE OR THING IN FRONT OR ON THE SIDE OF IT. MY BACKUP CAMERA STAYS ON CONSISTENTLY WHEN DRIVING FORWARD. THE ELECTRONIC MIDDLE CONSOLE CONSTANTLY FREEZES UP AND WON'T ALLOW ME TO DO ANYTHING OR GOES COMPLETELY BLACK. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES INCLUDING THE MOST RECENT IN THIS COMPLAINT. THE ENGINE ALSO JERKS FORWARD AND IS VERY DANGEROUS TRYING TO PULL OUT ONTO A BUSY STREET. WHEN I MENTIONED THIS TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THE CAR NEED TO LEARN HOW I DRIVE. IT HAS 6600 MILES ON IT?

Corrective Action:

THE SAFETY ALERT THAT STOPS YOUR CAR IN CASE OF A COLLISION STOPS MY CAR WITH NONE OR THING IN FRONT OR ON THE SIDE OF IT. MY BACKUP CAMERA STAYS ON CONSISTENTLY WHEN DRIVING FORWARD. THE ELECTRONIC MIDDLE CONSOLE CONSTANTLY FREEZES UP AND WON'T ALLOW ME TO DO ANYTHING OR GOES COMPLETELY BLACK. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES INCLUDING THE MOST RECENT IN THIS COMPLAINT. THE ENGINE ALSO JERKS FORWARD AND IS VERY DANGEROUS TRYING TO PULL OUT ONTO A BUSY STREET. WHEN I MENTIONED THIS TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THE CAR NEED TO LEARN HOW I DRIVE. IT HAS 6600 MILES ON IT?

Additional Notes:

THE SAFETY ALERT THAT STOPS YOUR CAR IN CASE OF A COLLISION STOPS MY CAR WITH NONE OR THING IN FRONT OR ON THE SIDE OF IT. MY BACKUP CAMERA STAYS ON CONSISTENTLY WHEN DRIVING FORWARD. THE ELECTRONIC MIDDLE CONSOLE CONSTANTLY FREEZES UP AND WON'T ALLOW ME TO DO ANYTHING OR GOES COMPLETELY BLACK. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES INCLUDING THE MOST RECENT IN THIS COMPLAINT. THE ENGINE ALSO JERKS FORWARD AND IS VERY DANGEROUS TRYING TO PULL OUT ONTO A BUSY STREET. WHEN I MENTIONED THIS TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THE CAR NEED TO LEARN HOW I DRIVE. IT HAS 6600 MILES ON IT?

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11081934
Notice Date: Mar 28, 2018
Recall Date: Mar 28, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11081934 Other
Mar 28, 2018
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

THE SAFETY ALERT THAT STOPS YOUR CAR IN CASE OF A COLLISION STOPS MY CAR WITH NONE OR THING IN FRONT OR ON THE SIDE OF IT. MY BACKUP CAMERA STAYS ON CONSISTENTLY WHEN DRIVING FORWARD. THE ELECTRONIC MIDDLE CONSOLE CONSTANTLY FREEZES UP AND WON'T ALLOW ME TO DO ANYTHING OR GOES COMPLETELY BLACK. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES INCLUDING THE MOST RECENT IN THIS COMPLAINT. THE ENGINE ALSO JERKS FORWARD AND IS VERY DANGEROUS TRYING TO PULL OUT ONTO A BUSY STREET. WHEN I MENTIONED THIS TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THE CAR NEED TO LEARN HOW I DRIVE. IT HAS 6600 MILES ON IT?

Corrective Action:

THE SAFETY ALERT THAT STOPS YOUR CAR IN CASE OF A COLLISION STOPS MY CAR WITH NONE OR THING IN FRONT OR ON THE SIDE OF IT. MY BACKUP CAMERA STAYS ON CONSISTENTLY WHEN DRIVING FORWARD. THE ELECTRONIC MIDDLE CONSOLE CONSTANTLY FREEZES UP AND WON'T ALLOW ME TO DO ANYTHING OR GOES COMPLETELY BLACK. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES INCLUDING THE MOST RECENT IN THIS COMPLAINT. THE ENGINE ALSO JERKS FORWARD AND IS VERY DANGEROUS TRYING TO PULL OUT ONTO A BUSY STREET. WHEN I MENTIONED THIS TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THE CAR NEED TO LEARN HOW I DRIVE. IT HAS 6600 MILES ON IT?

Additional Notes:

THE SAFETY ALERT THAT STOPS YOUR CAR IN CASE OF A COLLISION STOPS MY CAR WITH NONE OR THING IN FRONT OR ON THE SIDE OF IT. MY BACKUP CAMERA STAYS ON CONSISTENTLY WHEN DRIVING FORWARD. THE ELECTRONIC MIDDLE CONSOLE CONSTANTLY FREEZES UP AND WON'T ALLOW ME TO DO ANYTHING OR GOES COMPLETELY BLACK. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES INCLUDING THE MOST RECENT IN THIS COMPLAINT. THE ENGINE ALSO JERKS FORWARD AND IS VERY DANGEROUS TRYING TO PULL OUT ONTO A BUSY STREET. WHEN I MENTIONED THIS TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THE CAR NEED TO LEARN HOW I DRIVE. IT HAS 6600 MILES ON IT?

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11081934
Notice Date: Mar 28, 2018
Recall Date: Mar 28, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11081934 Other
Mar 28, 2018
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

THE SAFETY ALERT THAT STOPS YOUR CAR IN CASE OF A COLLISION STOPS MY CAR WITH NONE OR THING IN FRONT OR ON THE SIDE OF IT. MY BACKUP CAMERA STAYS ON CONSISTENTLY WHEN DRIVING FORWARD. THE ELECTRONIC MIDDLE CONSOLE CONSTANTLY FREEZES UP AND WON'T ALLOW ME TO DO ANYTHING OR GOES COMPLETELY BLACK. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES INCLUDING THE MOST RECENT IN THIS COMPLAINT. THE ENGINE ALSO JERKS FORWARD AND IS VERY DANGEROUS TRYING TO PULL OUT ONTO A BUSY STREET. WHEN I MENTIONED THIS TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THE CAR NEED TO LEARN HOW I DRIVE. IT HAS 6600 MILES ON IT?

Corrective Action:

THE SAFETY ALERT THAT STOPS YOUR CAR IN CASE OF A COLLISION STOPS MY CAR WITH NONE OR THING IN FRONT OR ON THE SIDE OF IT. MY BACKUP CAMERA STAYS ON CONSISTENTLY WHEN DRIVING FORWARD. THE ELECTRONIC MIDDLE CONSOLE CONSTANTLY FREEZES UP AND WON'T ALLOW ME TO DO ANYTHING OR GOES COMPLETELY BLACK. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES INCLUDING THE MOST RECENT IN THIS COMPLAINT. THE ENGINE ALSO JERKS FORWARD AND IS VERY DANGEROUS TRYING TO PULL OUT ONTO A BUSY STREET. WHEN I MENTIONED THIS TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THE CAR NEED TO LEARN HOW I DRIVE. IT HAS 6600 MILES ON IT?

Additional Notes:

THE SAFETY ALERT THAT STOPS YOUR CAR IN CASE OF A COLLISION STOPS MY CAR WITH NONE OR THING IN FRONT OR ON THE SIDE OF IT. MY BACKUP CAMERA STAYS ON CONSISTENTLY WHEN DRIVING FORWARD. THE ELECTRONIC MIDDLE CONSOLE CONSTANTLY FREEZES UP AND WON'T ALLOW ME TO DO ANYTHING OR GOES COMPLETELY BLACK. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES INCLUDING THE MOST RECENT IN THIS COMPLAINT. THE ENGINE ALSO JERKS FORWARD AND IS VERY DANGEROUS TRYING TO PULL OUT ONTO A BUSY STREET. WHEN I MENTIONED THIS TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THE CAR NEED TO LEARN HOW I DRIVE. IT HAS 6600 MILES ON IT?

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11081934
Notice Date: Mar 28, 2018
Recall Date: Mar 28, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11081936 Other
Mar 28, 2018
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

THE CAR DOES NOT GET MORE THAN 316 MILES TO A FULL TANK. IT ALSO FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS JERKING YOU FORWARD WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO BE REALLY SLUGGISH. THIS IS ALSO DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO PULL OUT ON A BUSY STREET. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DROVE IT CAME BACK AND TOLD ME I SHOULD ONLY FILL UP AT CERTAIN GAS STATIONS. THEY GAVE ME A LIST AND SAID I HAVE TO USE ONLY PREMIUM GAS I. THE CAR AND ONLY FILL UP AT THESE STATIONS IF I WANT THE EXPECTED GAS MILEAGE.

Corrective Action:

THE CAR DOES NOT GET MORE THAN 316 MILES TO A FULL TANK. IT ALSO FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS JERKING YOU FORWARD WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO BE REALLY SLUGGISH. THIS IS ALSO DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO PULL OUT ON A BUSY STREET. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DROVE IT CAME BACK AND TOLD ME I SHOULD ONLY FILL UP AT CERTAIN GAS STATIONS. THEY GAVE ME A LIST AND SAID I HAVE TO USE ONLY PREMIUM GAS I. THE CAR AND ONLY FILL UP AT THESE STATIONS IF I WANT THE EXPECTED GAS MILEAGE.

Additional Notes:

THE CAR DOES NOT GET MORE THAN 316 MILES TO A FULL TANK. IT ALSO FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS JERKING YOU FORWARD WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO BE REALLY SLUGGISH. THIS IS ALSO DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO PULL OUT ON A BUSY STREET. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DROVE IT CAME BACK AND TOLD ME I SHOULD ONLY FILL UP AT CERTAIN GAS STATIONS. THEY GAVE ME A LIST AND SAID I HAVE TO USE ONLY PREMIUM GAS I. THE CAR AND ONLY FILL UP AT THESE STATIONS IF I WANT THE EXPECTED GAS MILEAGE.

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11081936
Notice Date: Mar 28, 2018
Recall Date: Mar 28, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11081936 Other
Mar 28, 2018
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

THE CAR DOES NOT GET MORE THAN 316 MILES TO A FULL TANK. IT ALSO FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS JERKING YOU FORWARD WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO BE REALLY SLUGGISH. THIS IS ALSO DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO PULL OUT ON A BUSY STREET. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DROVE IT CAME BACK AND TOLD ME I SHOULD ONLY FILL UP AT CERTAIN GAS STATIONS. THEY GAVE ME A LIST AND SAID I HAVE TO USE ONLY PREMIUM GAS I. THE CAR AND ONLY FILL UP AT THESE STATIONS IF I WANT THE EXPECTED GAS MILEAGE.

Corrective Action:

THE CAR DOES NOT GET MORE THAN 316 MILES TO A FULL TANK. IT ALSO FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS JERKING YOU FORWARD WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO BE REALLY SLUGGISH. THIS IS ALSO DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO PULL OUT ON A BUSY STREET. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DROVE IT CAME BACK AND TOLD ME I SHOULD ONLY FILL UP AT CERTAIN GAS STATIONS. THEY GAVE ME A LIST AND SAID I HAVE TO USE ONLY PREMIUM GAS I. THE CAR AND ONLY FILL UP AT THESE STATIONS IF I WANT THE EXPECTED GAS MILEAGE.

Additional Notes:

THE CAR DOES NOT GET MORE THAN 316 MILES TO A FULL TANK. IT ALSO FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS JERKING YOU FORWARD WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO BE REALLY SLUGGISH. THIS IS ALSO DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO PULL OUT ON A BUSY STREET. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DROVE IT CAME BACK AND TOLD ME I SHOULD ONLY FILL UP AT CERTAIN GAS STATIONS. THEY GAVE ME A LIST AND SAID I HAVE TO USE ONLY PREMIUM GAS I. THE CAR AND ONLY FILL UP AT THESE STATIONS IF I WANT THE EXPECTED GAS MILEAGE.

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11081936
Notice Date: Mar 28, 2018
Recall Date: Mar 28, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11080327 Other
Mar 20, 2018
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

SEL PREMIUM TRIM LANE ASSIST MALFUNCTION - SYSTEM WILL INACCURATELY DETECT LANE LINES AND ATTEMPT TO ADJUST THE VEHICLE TO THE CENTER OF THE LANE, EVEN WHEN IT ALREADY IS CENTERED IN THE LANE, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE PULLING INTO THE ADJACENT LANE. HAS NEARLY PULLED THE VEHICLE INTO ADJACENT LANE WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE PRESENT IN THE LANE RESULTING IN NEAR COLLISIONS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. SYSTEM WILL ALSO REGISTER AS THE VEHICLE SOMEHOW DEPARTING INTO THE LANES ON BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE AT THE SAME TIME, AND WILL ESSENTIALLY LOCK THE STEERING WHEEL IN PLACE. SEE INCLUDED PHOTO EVIDENCE - BOTH LINES ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ARE SOLID WHITE INDICATING THAT THE DEPARTURE MITIGATION IS ACTIVATED, AND THE GREEN "LANE" ICON INDICATES THAT THE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM IS CURRENTLY ACTIVATED. DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT RESPONSE: ""NPF UNABLE TO REPRODUCE CUSTOMERS CONCERN".

Corrective Action:

SEL PREMIUM TRIM LANE ASSIST MALFUNCTION - SYSTEM WILL INACCURATELY DETECT LANE LINES AND ATTEMPT TO ADJUST THE VEHICLE TO THE CENTER OF THE LANE, EVEN WHEN IT ALREADY IS CENTERED IN THE LANE, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE PULLING INTO THE ADJACENT LANE. HAS NEARLY PULLED THE VEHICLE INTO ADJACENT LANE WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE PRESENT IN THE LANE RESULTING IN NEAR COLLISIONS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. SYSTEM WILL ALSO REGISTER AS THE VEHICLE SOMEHOW DEPARTING INTO THE LANES ON BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE AT THE SAME TIME, AND WILL ESSENTIALLY LOCK THE STEERING WHEEL IN PLACE. SEE INCLUDED PHOTO EVIDENCE - BOTH LINES ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ARE SOLID WHITE INDICATING THAT THE DEPARTURE MITIGATION IS ACTIVATED, AND THE GREEN "LANE" ICON INDICATES THAT THE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM IS CURRENTLY ACTIVATED. DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT RESPONSE: ""NPF UNABLE TO REPRODUCE CUSTOMERS CONCERN".

Additional Notes:

SEL PREMIUM TRIM LANE ASSIST MALFUNCTION - SYSTEM WILL INACCURATELY DETECT LANE LINES AND ATTEMPT TO ADJUST THE VEHICLE TO THE CENTER OF THE LANE, EVEN WHEN IT ALREADY IS CENTERED IN THE LANE, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE PULLING INTO THE ADJACENT LANE. HAS NEARLY PULLED THE VEHICLE INTO ADJACENT LANE WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE PRESENT IN THE LANE RESULTING IN NEAR COLLISIONS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. SYSTEM WILL ALSO REGISTER AS THE VEHICLE SOMEHOW DEPARTING INTO THE LANES ON BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE AT THE SAME TIME, AND WILL ESSENTIALLY LOCK THE STEERING WHEEL IN PLACE. SEE INCLUDED PHOTO EVIDENCE - BOTH LINES ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ARE SOLID WHITE INDICATING THAT THE DEPARTURE MITIGATION IS ACTIVATED, AND THE GREEN "LANE" ICON INDICATES THAT THE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM IS CURRENTLY ACTIVATED. DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT RESPONSE: ""NPF UNABLE TO REPRODUCE CUSTOMERS CONCERN".

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11080327
Notice Date: Mar 20, 2018
Recall Date: Mar 20, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11080327 Other
Mar 20, 2018
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

SEL PREMIUM TRIM LANE ASSIST MALFUNCTION - SYSTEM WILL INACCURATELY DETECT LANE LINES AND ATTEMPT TO ADJUST THE VEHICLE TO THE CENTER OF THE LANE, EVEN WHEN IT ALREADY IS CENTERED IN THE LANE, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE PULLING INTO THE ADJACENT LANE. HAS NEARLY PULLED THE VEHICLE INTO ADJACENT LANE WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE PRESENT IN THE LANE RESULTING IN NEAR COLLISIONS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. SYSTEM WILL ALSO REGISTER AS THE VEHICLE SOMEHOW DEPARTING INTO THE LANES ON BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE AT THE SAME TIME, AND WILL ESSENTIALLY LOCK THE STEERING WHEEL IN PLACE. SEE INCLUDED PHOTO EVIDENCE - BOTH LINES ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ARE SOLID WHITE INDICATING THAT THE DEPARTURE MITIGATION IS ACTIVATED, AND THE GREEN "LANE" ICON INDICATES THAT THE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM IS CURRENTLY ACTIVATED. DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT RESPONSE: ""NPF UNABLE TO REPRODUCE CUSTOMERS CONCERN".

Corrective Action:

SEL PREMIUM TRIM LANE ASSIST MALFUNCTION - SYSTEM WILL INACCURATELY DETECT LANE LINES AND ATTEMPT TO ADJUST THE VEHICLE TO THE CENTER OF THE LANE, EVEN WHEN IT ALREADY IS CENTERED IN THE LANE, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE PULLING INTO THE ADJACENT LANE. HAS NEARLY PULLED THE VEHICLE INTO ADJACENT LANE WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE PRESENT IN THE LANE RESULTING IN NEAR COLLISIONS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. SYSTEM WILL ALSO REGISTER AS THE VEHICLE SOMEHOW DEPARTING INTO THE LANES ON BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE AT THE SAME TIME, AND WILL ESSENTIALLY LOCK THE STEERING WHEEL IN PLACE. SEE INCLUDED PHOTO EVIDENCE - BOTH LINES ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ARE SOLID WHITE INDICATING THAT THE DEPARTURE MITIGATION IS ACTIVATED, AND THE GREEN "LANE" ICON INDICATES THAT THE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM IS CURRENTLY ACTIVATED. DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT RESPONSE: ""NPF UNABLE TO REPRODUCE CUSTOMERS CONCERN".

Additional Notes:

SEL PREMIUM TRIM LANE ASSIST MALFUNCTION - SYSTEM WILL INACCURATELY DETECT LANE LINES AND ATTEMPT TO ADJUST THE VEHICLE TO THE CENTER OF THE LANE, EVEN WHEN IT ALREADY IS CENTERED IN THE LANE, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE PULLING INTO THE ADJACENT LANE. HAS NEARLY PULLED THE VEHICLE INTO ADJACENT LANE WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE PRESENT IN THE LANE RESULTING IN NEAR COLLISIONS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. SYSTEM WILL ALSO REGISTER AS THE VEHICLE SOMEHOW DEPARTING INTO THE LANES ON BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE AT THE SAME TIME, AND WILL ESSENTIALLY LOCK THE STEERING WHEEL IN PLACE. SEE INCLUDED PHOTO EVIDENCE - BOTH LINES ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ARE SOLID WHITE INDICATING THAT THE DEPARTURE MITIGATION IS ACTIVATED, AND THE GREEN "LANE" ICON INDICATES THAT THE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM IS CURRENTLY ACTIVATED. DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT RESPONSE: ""NPF UNABLE TO REPRODUCE CUSTOMERS CONCERN".

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11080327
Notice Date: Mar 20, 2018
Recall Date: Mar 20, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11079994 Other
Mar 17, 2018
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

WE BOUGHT A VW TIGUAN 4 MOTION SEL 2018 WITH PANORAMIC SUNROOF, ON JAN 20,2018. FROM THE SAME NIGHT WE TOOK THE CAR OUT OF THE DEALERSHIP WE HEARD A RATTLING NOISE IN THE B PILLAR CONSTANTLY. STARTING FROM JAN 26, 2018 THE CAR HAS BEEN TO THE VW SERVICE STATION TWICE ALREADY (STILL THERE), IN TOTAL OF OVER 3 WEEKS. I HEARD FROM THE SERVICE TEAM THERE WERE THREE OTHER VW CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM SO THE QA TEAM CAME DOWN TO SERVICE STATION TO LOOK AT ALL CASES. QA TEAM CHECKED IT MULTIPLE TIMES. REMEDIES I HEARD FROM THEM INVOLVED "TRIMMING" AND ORDERING NEW PARTS. NOTHING IS FIXED AND THE WORDS I AM HEARING FROM SERVICE IS THAT THERE IS NO HOPE TO EVER GET FIXED. CONTACTED VW CUSTOMER SERVICE DIRECTLY TODAY, THEY HAD NO RECORD OF THESE ISSUES FOR MY CAR. SO DISAPPOINTING THAT OVER 6 WEEKS OF OUR TIME IS WASTED WITH AN ISSUE THAT SEEMS TO EXIST IN 2018 MODELS SINCE LAST YEAR, AND NO TRANSPARENCY. I BELIEVE THE ISSUE IS STRUCTURAL PROBLEM WHEN CAR IS IN NORMAL CONDITION MOVING AND ADDITIONAL CONCERN IS THE NOISE COMING FROM LOCATION OF SIDE AIRBAGS, I HAVE A BIG CONCERN OVER THE VW SAFETY AND OPERATION OF THE AIRBAGS IN THIS SITUATION, WHEN VW CAN NOT EVEN ADDRESS THE PROBLEM WITH THE NOISE.

Corrective Action:

WE BOUGHT A VW TIGUAN 4 MOTION SEL 2018 WITH PANORAMIC SUNROOF, ON JAN 20,2018. FROM THE SAME NIGHT WE TOOK THE CAR OUT OF THE DEALERSHIP WE HEARD A RATTLING NOISE IN THE B PILLAR CONSTANTLY. STARTING FROM JAN 26, 2018 THE CAR HAS BEEN TO THE VW SERVICE STATION TWICE ALREADY (STILL THERE), IN TOTAL OF OVER 3 WEEKS. I HEARD FROM THE SERVICE TEAM THERE WERE THREE OTHER VW CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM SO THE QA TEAM CAME DOWN TO SERVICE STATION TO LOOK AT ALL CASES. QA TEAM CHECKED IT MULTIPLE TIMES. REMEDIES I HEARD FROM THEM INVOLVED "TRIMMING" AND ORDERING NEW PARTS. NOTHING IS FIXED AND THE WORDS I AM HEARING FROM SERVICE IS THAT THERE IS NO HOPE TO EVER GET FIXED. CONTACTED VW CUSTOMER SERVICE DIRECTLY TODAY, THEY HAD NO RECORD OF THESE ISSUES FOR MY CAR. SO DISAPPOINTING THAT OVER 6 WEEKS OF OUR TIME IS WASTED WITH AN ISSUE THAT SEEMS TO EXIST IN 2018 MODELS SINCE LAST YEAR, AND NO TRANSPARENCY. I BELIEVE THE ISSUE IS STRUCTURAL PROBLEM WHEN CAR IS IN NORMAL CONDITION MOVING AND ADDITIONAL CONCERN IS THE NOISE COMING FROM LOCATION OF SIDE AIRBAGS, I HAVE A BIG CONCERN OVER THE VW SAFETY AND OPERATION OF THE AIRBAGS IN THIS SITUATION, WHEN VW CAN NOT EVEN ADDRESS THE PROBLEM WITH THE NOISE.

Additional Notes:

WE BOUGHT A VW TIGUAN 4 MOTION SEL 2018 WITH PANORAMIC SUNROOF, ON JAN 20,2018. FROM THE SAME NIGHT WE TOOK THE CAR OUT OF THE DEALERSHIP WE HEARD A RATTLING NOISE IN THE B PILLAR CONSTANTLY. STARTING FROM JAN 26, 2018 THE CAR HAS BEEN TO THE VW SERVICE STATION TWICE ALREADY (STILL THERE), IN TOTAL OF OVER 3 WEEKS. I HEARD FROM THE SERVICE TEAM THERE WERE THREE OTHER VW CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM SO THE QA TEAM CAME DOWN TO SERVICE STATION TO LOOK AT ALL CASES. QA TEAM CHECKED IT MULTIPLE TIMES. REMEDIES I HEARD FROM THEM INVOLVED "TRIMMING" AND ORDERING NEW PARTS. NOTHING IS FIXED AND THE WORDS I AM HEARING FROM SERVICE IS THAT THERE IS NO HOPE TO EVER GET FIXED. CONTACTED VW CUSTOMER SERVICE DIRECTLY TODAY, THEY HAD NO RECORD OF THESE ISSUES FOR MY CAR. SO DISAPPOINTING THAT OVER 6 WEEKS OF OUR TIME IS WASTED WITH AN ISSUE THAT SEEMS TO EXIST IN 2018 MODELS SINCE LAST YEAR, AND NO TRANSPARENCY. I BELIEVE THE ISSUE IS STRUCTURAL PROBLEM WHEN CAR IS IN NORMAL CONDITION MOVING AND ADDITIONAL CONCERN IS THE NOISE COMING FROM LOCATION OF SIDE AIRBAGS, I HAVE A BIG CONCERN OVER THE VW SAFETY AND OPERATION OF THE AIRBAGS IN THIS SITUATION, WHEN VW CAN NOT EVEN ADDRESS THE PROBLEM WITH THE NOISE.

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11079994
Notice Date: Mar 17, 2018
Recall Date: Mar 17, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11079994 Other
Mar 17, 2018
Defect Description:

SEAT BELTS

Potential Consequences:

WE BOUGHT A VW TIGUAN 4 MOTION SEL 2018 WITH PANORAMIC SUNROOF, ON JAN 20,2018. FROM THE SAME NIGHT WE TOOK THE CAR OUT OF THE DEALERSHIP WE HEARD A RATTLING NOISE IN THE B PILLAR CONSTANTLY. STARTING FROM JAN 26, 2018 THE CAR HAS BEEN TO THE VW SERVICE STATION TWICE ALREADY (STILL THERE), IN TOTAL OF OVER 3 WEEKS. I HEARD FROM THE SERVICE TEAM THERE WERE THREE OTHER VW CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM SO THE QA TEAM CAME DOWN TO SERVICE STATION TO LOOK AT ALL CASES. QA TEAM CHECKED IT MULTIPLE TIMES. REMEDIES I HEARD FROM THEM INVOLVED "TRIMMING" AND ORDERING NEW PARTS. NOTHING IS FIXED AND THE WORDS I AM HEARING FROM SERVICE IS THAT THERE IS NO HOPE TO EVER GET FIXED. CONTACTED VW CUSTOMER SERVICE DIRECTLY TODAY, THEY HAD NO RECORD OF THESE ISSUES FOR MY CAR. SO DISAPPOINTING THAT OVER 6 WEEKS OF OUR TIME IS WASTED WITH AN ISSUE THAT SEEMS TO EXIST IN 2018 MODELS SINCE LAST YEAR, AND NO TRANSPARENCY. I BELIEVE THE ISSUE IS STRUCTURAL PROBLEM WHEN CAR IS IN NORMAL CONDITION MOVING AND ADDITIONAL CONCERN IS THE NOISE COMING FROM LOCATION OF SIDE AIRBAGS, I HAVE A BIG CONCERN OVER THE VW SAFETY AND OPERATION OF THE AIRBAGS IN THIS SITUATION, WHEN VW CAN NOT EVEN ADDRESS THE PROBLEM WITH THE NOISE.

Corrective Action:

WE BOUGHT A VW TIGUAN 4 MOTION SEL 2018 WITH PANORAMIC SUNROOF, ON JAN 20,2018. FROM THE SAME NIGHT WE TOOK THE CAR OUT OF THE DEALERSHIP WE HEARD A RATTLING NOISE IN THE B PILLAR CONSTANTLY. STARTING FROM JAN 26, 2018 THE CAR HAS BEEN TO THE VW SERVICE STATION TWICE ALREADY (STILL THERE), IN TOTAL OF OVER 3 WEEKS. I HEARD FROM THE SERVICE TEAM THERE WERE THREE OTHER VW CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM SO THE QA TEAM CAME DOWN TO SERVICE STATION TO LOOK AT ALL CASES. QA TEAM CHECKED IT MULTIPLE TIMES. REMEDIES I HEARD FROM THEM INVOLVED "TRIMMING" AND ORDERING NEW PARTS. NOTHING IS FIXED AND THE WORDS I AM HEARING FROM SERVICE IS THAT THERE IS NO HOPE TO EVER GET FIXED. CONTACTED VW CUSTOMER SERVICE DIRECTLY TODAY, THEY HAD NO RECORD OF THESE ISSUES FOR MY CAR. SO DISAPPOINTING THAT OVER 6 WEEKS OF OUR TIME IS WASTED WITH AN ISSUE THAT SEEMS TO EXIST IN 2018 MODELS SINCE LAST YEAR, AND NO TRANSPARENCY. I BELIEVE THE ISSUE IS STRUCTURAL PROBLEM WHEN CAR IS IN NORMAL CONDITION MOVING AND ADDITIONAL CONCERN IS THE NOISE COMING FROM LOCATION OF SIDE AIRBAGS, I HAVE A BIG CONCERN OVER THE VW SAFETY AND OPERATION OF THE AIRBAGS IN THIS SITUATION, WHEN VW CAN NOT EVEN ADDRESS THE PROBLEM WITH THE NOISE.

Additional Notes:

WE BOUGHT A VW TIGUAN 4 MOTION SEL 2018 WITH PANORAMIC SUNROOF, ON JAN 20,2018. FROM THE SAME NIGHT WE TOOK THE CAR OUT OF THE DEALERSHIP WE HEARD A RATTLING NOISE IN THE B PILLAR CONSTANTLY. STARTING FROM JAN 26, 2018 THE CAR HAS BEEN TO THE VW SERVICE STATION TWICE ALREADY (STILL THERE), IN TOTAL OF OVER 3 WEEKS. I HEARD FROM THE SERVICE TEAM THERE WERE THREE OTHER VW CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM SO THE QA TEAM CAME DOWN TO SERVICE STATION TO LOOK AT ALL CASES. QA TEAM CHECKED IT MULTIPLE TIMES. REMEDIES I HEARD FROM THEM INVOLVED "TRIMMING" AND ORDERING NEW PARTS. NOTHING IS FIXED AND THE WORDS I AM HEARING FROM SERVICE IS THAT THERE IS NO HOPE TO EVER GET FIXED. CONTACTED VW CUSTOMER SERVICE DIRECTLY TODAY, THEY HAD NO RECORD OF THESE ISSUES FOR MY CAR. SO DISAPPOINTING THAT OVER 6 WEEKS OF OUR TIME IS WASTED WITH AN ISSUE THAT SEEMS TO EXIST IN 2018 MODELS SINCE LAST YEAR, AND NO TRANSPARENCY. I BELIEVE THE ISSUE IS STRUCTURAL PROBLEM WHEN CAR IS IN NORMAL CONDITION MOVING AND ADDITIONAL CONCERN IS THE NOISE COMING FROM LOCATION OF SIDE AIRBAGS, I HAVE A BIG CONCERN OVER THE VW SAFETY AND OPERATION OF THE AIRBAGS IN THIS SITUATION, WHEN VW CAN NOT EVEN ADDRESS THE PROBLEM WITH THE NOISE.

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11079994
Notice Date: Mar 17, 2018
Recall Date: Mar 17, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11079994 Other
Mar 17, 2018
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

WE BOUGHT A VW TIGUAN 4 MOTION SEL 2018 WITH PANORAMIC SUNROOF, ON JAN 20,2018. FROM THE SAME NIGHT WE TOOK THE CAR OUT OF THE DEALERSHIP WE HEARD A RATTLING NOISE IN THE B PILLAR CONSTANTLY. STARTING FROM JAN 26, 2018 THE CAR HAS BEEN TO THE VW SERVICE STATION TWICE ALREADY (STILL THERE), IN TOTAL OF OVER 3 WEEKS. I HEARD FROM THE SERVICE TEAM THERE WERE THREE OTHER VW CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM SO THE QA TEAM CAME DOWN TO SERVICE STATION TO LOOK AT ALL CASES. QA TEAM CHECKED IT MULTIPLE TIMES. REMEDIES I HEARD FROM THEM INVOLVED "TRIMMING" AND ORDERING NEW PARTS. NOTHING IS FIXED AND THE WORDS I AM HEARING FROM SERVICE IS THAT THERE IS NO HOPE TO EVER GET FIXED. CONTACTED VW CUSTOMER SERVICE DIRECTLY TODAY, THEY HAD NO RECORD OF THESE ISSUES FOR MY CAR. SO DISAPPOINTING THAT OVER 6 WEEKS OF OUR TIME IS WASTED WITH AN ISSUE THAT SEEMS TO EXIST IN 2018 MODELS SINCE LAST YEAR, AND NO TRANSPARENCY. I BELIEVE THE ISSUE IS STRUCTURAL PROBLEM WHEN CAR IS IN NORMAL CONDITION MOVING AND ADDITIONAL CONCERN IS THE NOISE COMING FROM LOCATION OF SIDE AIRBAGS, I HAVE A BIG CONCERN OVER THE VW SAFETY AND OPERATION OF THE AIRBAGS IN THIS SITUATION, WHEN VW CAN NOT EVEN ADDRESS THE PROBLEM WITH THE NOISE.

Corrective Action:

WE BOUGHT A VW TIGUAN 4 MOTION SEL 2018 WITH PANORAMIC SUNROOF, ON JAN 20,2018. FROM THE SAME NIGHT WE TOOK THE CAR OUT OF THE DEALERSHIP WE HEARD A RATTLING NOISE IN THE B PILLAR CONSTANTLY. STARTING FROM JAN 26, 2018 THE CAR HAS BEEN TO THE VW SERVICE STATION TWICE ALREADY (STILL THERE), IN TOTAL OF OVER 3 WEEKS. I HEARD FROM THE SERVICE TEAM THERE WERE THREE OTHER VW CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM SO THE QA TEAM CAME DOWN TO SERVICE STATION TO LOOK AT ALL CASES. QA TEAM CHECKED IT MULTIPLE TIMES. REMEDIES I HEARD FROM THEM INVOLVED "TRIMMING" AND ORDERING NEW PARTS. NOTHING IS FIXED AND THE WORDS I AM HEARING FROM SERVICE IS THAT THERE IS NO HOPE TO EVER GET FIXED. CONTACTED VW CUSTOMER SERVICE DIRECTLY TODAY, THEY HAD NO RECORD OF THESE ISSUES FOR MY CAR. SO DISAPPOINTING THAT OVER 6 WEEKS OF OUR TIME IS WASTED WITH AN ISSUE THAT SEEMS TO EXIST IN 2018 MODELS SINCE LAST YEAR, AND NO TRANSPARENCY. I BELIEVE THE ISSUE IS STRUCTURAL PROBLEM WHEN CAR IS IN NORMAL CONDITION MOVING AND ADDITIONAL CONCERN IS THE NOISE COMING FROM LOCATION OF SIDE AIRBAGS, I HAVE A BIG CONCERN OVER THE VW SAFETY AND OPERATION OF THE AIRBAGS IN THIS SITUATION, WHEN VW CAN NOT EVEN ADDRESS THE PROBLEM WITH THE NOISE.

Additional Notes:

WE BOUGHT A VW TIGUAN 4 MOTION SEL 2018 WITH PANORAMIC SUNROOF, ON JAN 20,2018. FROM THE SAME NIGHT WE TOOK THE CAR OUT OF THE DEALERSHIP WE HEARD A RATTLING NOISE IN THE B PILLAR CONSTANTLY. STARTING FROM JAN 26, 2018 THE CAR HAS BEEN TO THE VW SERVICE STATION TWICE ALREADY (STILL THERE), IN TOTAL OF OVER 3 WEEKS. I HEARD FROM THE SERVICE TEAM THERE WERE THREE OTHER VW CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM SO THE QA TEAM CAME DOWN TO SERVICE STATION TO LOOK AT ALL CASES. QA TEAM CHECKED IT MULTIPLE TIMES. REMEDIES I HEARD FROM THEM INVOLVED "TRIMMING" AND ORDERING NEW PARTS. NOTHING IS FIXED AND THE WORDS I AM HEARING FROM SERVICE IS THAT THERE IS NO HOPE TO EVER GET FIXED. CONTACTED VW CUSTOMER SERVICE DIRECTLY TODAY, THEY HAD NO RECORD OF THESE ISSUES FOR MY CAR. SO DISAPPOINTING THAT OVER 6 WEEKS OF OUR TIME IS WASTED WITH AN ISSUE THAT SEEMS TO EXIST IN 2018 MODELS SINCE LAST YEAR, AND NO TRANSPARENCY. I BELIEVE THE ISSUE IS STRUCTURAL PROBLEM WHEN CAR IS IN NORMAL CONDITION MOVING AND ADDITIONAL CONCERN IS THE NOISE COMING FROM LOCATION OF SIDE AIRBAGS, I HAVE A BIG CONCERN OVER THE VW SAFETY AND OPERATION OF THE AIRBAGS IN THIS SITUATION, WHEN VW CAN NOT EVEN ADDRESS THE PROBLEM WITH THE NOISE.

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11079994
Notice Date: Mar 17, 2018
Recall Date: Mar 17, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11076186 Other
Mar 4, 2018
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

I PURCHASED A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN SEL ON SATURDAY, 02/10/2018. TWO DAYS LATER ON 02/12/18 ON MY COMMUTE TO WORK I BEGAN HEARING A "POPPING" NOISE FROM THE B-PILARS ON BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE PILARS. AS IF THOUGH SOMETHING WAS LOOSE INSIDE THERE. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY, 02/17/2018 AND WHEN I WENT IN FOR THE APPOINTMENT THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED ME THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO LOOK AT MY VEHICLE UNTIL THE FOLLOWING MONDAY. I ASKED HIM IF THEY COULD PROVIDE ME WITH A LOANER SO THAT I COULD LEAVE MY CAR THERE AND HE INFORMED ME THAT HE COULD NOT MAKE THAT DECISION. I LOOKED FOR MY SALES AGENT AND HE WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE ME A LOANER (2018 TIGUAN SE). I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE SERVICE REP ON WEDNESDAY, 02/21/18 TELLING ME THAT MY VEHICLE WAS READY FOR PICK UP. I WENT TO PICK IT UP AND THEY INFORMED ME THEY HAD CHANGED OUT A DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER ON DRIVER SIDE. I TOOK THE CAR FOR A RIDE AND IT STILL MADE THE NOISE. SO I DID NOT ACCEPT IT. THEY LOANED ME A DIFFERENT CAR (2018 PASSAT R) AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD WORK ON MY VEHICLE. THEY CALLED ME AGAIN ON SATURDAY, 02/24/18 TO TELL ME MY CAR WAS READY. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER ON MONDAY, 02/26/18 (I WAS OUT OF TOWN ON SATURDAY), THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD CHANGED THE SEAT BELT SEAT ADJUSTER FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE TOO. I TOOK IT FOR A RIDE AND THE NOISE WAS STILL THERE ON BOTH SIDES. AGAIN, I DID NOT TAKE POSSESSION OF MY CAR. THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD HAVE TO DISMANTLE THE HEADLINER TO GET A BETTER GRASP OF THE PROBLEM. I WAS CALLED AGAIN ON FRIDAY, 03/02/18 TO INFORM ME THAT THEY WERE GOING TO HAVE TO BRING A SPECIALIST FROM VW (IN APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS FROM 03/02/18) TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM BEFORE TAKING MORE INVASIVE ACTIONS. THEY LOANED ME A THIRD CAR (2018 VW TIGUAN SEL) AND NO CONCRETE ANSWER ON MY VEHICLE.

Corrective Action:

I PURCHASED A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN SEL ON SATURDAY, 02/10/2018. TWO DAYS LATER ON 02/12/18 ON MY COMMUTE TO WORK I BEGAN HEARING A "POPPING" NOISE FROM THE B-PILARS ON BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE PILARS. AS IF THOUGH SOMETHING WAS LOOSE INSIDE THERE. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY, 02/17/2018 AND WHEN I WENT IN FOR THE APPOINTMENT THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED ME THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO LOOK AT MY VEHICLE UNTIL THE FOLLOWING MONDAY. I ASKED HIM IF THEY COULD PROVIDE ME WITH A LOANER SO THAT I COULD LEAVE MY CAR THERE AND HE INFORMED ME THAT HE COULD NOT MAKE THAT DECISION. I LOOKED FOR MY SALES AGENT AND HE WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE ME A LOANER (2018 TIGUAN SE). I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE SERVICE REP ON WEDNESDAY, 02/21/18 TELLING ME THAT MY VEHICLE WAS READY FOR PICK UP. I WENT TO PICK IT UP AND THEY INFORMED ME THEY HAD CHANGED OUT A DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER ON DRIVER SIDE. I TOOK THE CAR FOR A RIDE AND IT STILL MADE THE NOISE. SO I DID NOT ACCEPT IT. THEY LOANED ME A DIFFERENT CAR (2018 PASSAT R) AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD WORK ON MY VEHICLE. THEY CALLED ME AGAIN ON SATURDAY, 02/24/18 TO TELL ME MY CAR WAS READY. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER ON MONDAY, 02/26/18 (I WAS OUT OF TOWN ON SATURDAY), THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD CHANGED THE SEAT BELT SEAT ADJUSTER FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE TOO. I TOOK IT FOR A RIDE AND THE NOISE WAS STILL THERE ON BOTH SIDES. AGAIN, I DID NOT TAKE POSSESSION OF MY CAR. THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD HAVE TO DISMANTLE THE HEADLINER TO GET A BETTER GRASP OF THE PROBLEM. I WAS CALLED AGAIN ON FRIDAY, 03/02/18 TO INFORM ME THAT THEY WERE GOING TO HAVE TO BRING A SPECIALIST FROM VW (IN APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS FROM 03/02/18) TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM BEFORE TAKING MORE INVASIVE ACTIONS. THEY LOANED ME A THIRD CAR (2018 VW TIGUAN SEL) AND NO CONCRETE ANSWER ON MY VEHICLE.

Additional Notes:

I PURCHASED A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN SEL ON SATURDAY, 02/10/2018. TWO DAYS LATER ON 02/12/18 ON MY COMMUTE TO WORK I BEGAN HEARING A "POPPING" NOISE FROM THE B-PILARS ON BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE PILARS. AS IF THOUGH SOMETHING WAS LOOSE INSIDE THERE. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY, 02/17/2018 AND WHEN I WENT IN FOR THE APPOINTMENT THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED ME THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO LOOK AT MY VEHICLE UNTIL THE FOLLOWING MONDAY. I ASKED HIM IF THEY COULD PROVIDE ME WITH A LOANER SO THAT I COULD LEAVE MY CAR THERE AND HE INFORMED ME THAT HE COULD NOT MAKE THAT DECISION. I LOOKED FOR MY SALES AGENT AND HE WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE ME A LOANER (2018 TIGUAN SE). I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE SERVICE REP ON WEDNESDAY, 02/21/18 TELLING ME THAT MY VEHICLE WAS READY FOR PICK UP. I WENT TO PICK IT UP AND THEY INFORMED ME THEY HAD CHANGED OUT A DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER ON DRIVER SIDE. I TOOK THE CAR FOR A RIDE AND IT STILL MADE THE NOISE. SO I DID NOT ACCEPT IT. THEY LOANED ME A DIFFERENT CAR (2018 PASSAT R) AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD WORK ON MY VEHICLE. THEY CALLED ME AGAIN ON SATURDAY, 02/24/18 TO TELL ME MY CAR WAS READY. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER ON MONDAY, 02/26/18 (I WAS OUT OF TOWN ON SATURDAY), THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD CHANGED THE SEAT BELT SEAT ADJUSTER FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE TOO. I TOOK IT FOR A RIDE AND THE NOISE WAS STILL THERE ON BOTH SIDES. AGAIN, I DID NOT TAKE POSSESSION OF MY CAR. THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD HAVE TO DISMANTLE THE HEADLINER TO GET A BETTER GRASP OF THE PROBLEM. I WAS CALLED AGAIN ON FRIDAY, 03/02/18 TO INFORM ME THAT THEY WERE GOING TO HAVE TO BRING A SPECIALIST FROM VW (IN APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS FROM 03/02/18) TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM BEFORE TAKING MORE INVASIVE ACTIONS. THEY LOANED ME A THIRD CAR (2018 VW TIGUAN SEL) AND NO CONCRETE ANSWER ON MY VEHICLE.

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11076186
Notice Date: Mar 4, 2018
Recall Date: Mar 4, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11076186 Other
Mar 4, 2018
Defect Description:

SEAT BELTS

Potential Consequences:

I PURCHASED A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN SEL ON SATURDAY, 02/10/2018. TWO DAYS LATER ON 02/12/18 ON MY COMMUTE TO WORK I BEGAN HEARING A "POPPING" NOISE FROM THE B-PILARS ON BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE PILARS. AS IF THOUGH SOMETHING WAS LOOSE INSIDE THERE. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY, 02/17/2018 AND WHEN I WENT IN FOR THE APPOINTMENT THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED ME THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO LOOK AT MY VEHICLE UNTIL THE FOLLOWING MONDAY. I ASKED HIM IF THEY COULD PROVIDE ME WITH A LOANER SO THAT I COULD LEAVE MY CAR THERE AND HE INFORMED ME THAT HE COULD NOT MAKE THAT DECISION. I LOOKED FOR MY SALES AGENT AND HE WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE ME A LOANER (2018 TIGUAN SE). I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE SERVICE REP ON WEDNESDAY, 02/21/18 TELLING ME THAT MY VEHICLE WAS READY FOR PICK UP. I WENT TO PICK IT UP AND THEY INFORMED ME THEY HAD CHANGED OUT A DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER ON DRIVER SIDE. I TOOK THE CAR FOR A RIDE AND IT STILL MADE THE NOISE. SO I DID NOT ACCEPT IT. THEY LOANED ME A DIFFERENT CAR (2018 PASSAT R) AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD WORK ON MY VEHICLE. THEY CALLED ME AGAIN ON SATURDAY, 02/24/18 TO TELL ME MY CAR WAS READY. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER ON MONDAY, 02/26/18 (I WAS OUT OF TOWN ON SATURDAY), THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD CHANGED THE SEAT BELT SEAT ADJUSTER FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE TOO. I TOOK IT FOR A RIDE AND THE NOISE WAS STILL THERE ON BOTH SIDES. AGAIN, I DID NOT TAKE POSSESSION OF MY CAR. THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD HAVE TO DISMANTLE THE HEADLINER TO GET A BETTER GRASP OF THE PROBLEM. I WAS CALLED AGAIN ON FRIDAY, 03/02/18 TO INFORM ME THAT THEY WERE GOING TO HAVE TO BRING A SPECIALIST FROM VW (IN APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS FROM 03/02/18) TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM BEFORE TAKING MORE INVASIVE ACTIONS. THEY LOANED ME A THIRD CAR (2018 VW TIGUAN SEL) AND NO CONCRETE ANSWER ON MY VEHICLE.

Corrective Action:

I PURCHASED A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN SEL ON SATURDAY, 02/10/2018. TWO DAYS LATER ON 02/12/18 ON MY COMMUTE TO WORK I BEGAN HEARING A "POPPING" NOISE FROM THE B-PILARS ON BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE PILARS. AS IF THOUGH SOMETHING WAS LOOSE INSIDE THERE. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY, 02/17/2018 AND WHEN I WENT IN FOR THE APPOINTMENT THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED ME THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO LOOK AT MY VEHICLE UNTIL THE FOLLOWING MONDAY. I ASKED HIM IF THEY COULD PROVIDE ME WITH A LOANER SO THAT I COULD LEAVE MY CAR THERE AND HE INFORMED ME THAT HE COULD NOT MAKE THAT DECISION. I LOOKED FOR MY SALES AGENT AND HE WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE ME A LOANER (2018 TIGUAN SE). I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE SERVICE REP ON WEDNESDAY, 02/21/18 TELLING ME THAT MY VEHICLE WAS READY FOR PICK UP. I WENT TO PICK IT UP AND THEY INFORMED ME THEY HAD CHANGED OUT A DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER ON DRIVER SIDE. I TOOK THE CAR FOR A RIDE AND IT STILL MADE THE NOISE. SO I DID NOT ACCEPT IT. THEY LOANED ME A DIFFERENT CAR (2018 PASSAT R) AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD WORK ON MY VEHICLE. THEY CALLED ME AGAIN ON SATURDAY, 02/24/18 TO TELL ME MY CAR WAS READY. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER ON MONDAY, 02/26/18 (I WAS OUT OF TOWN ON SATURDAY), THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD CHANGED THE SEAT BELT SEAT ADJUSTER FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE TOO. I TOOK IT FOR A RIDE AND THE NOISE WAS STILL THERE ON BOTH SIDES. AGAIN, I DID NOT TAKE POSSESSION OF MY CAR. THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD HAVE TO DISMANTLE THE HEADLINER TO GET A BETTER GRASP OF THE PROBLEM. I WAS CALLED AGAIN ON FRIDAY, 03/02/18 TO INFORM ME THAT THEY WERE GOING TO HAVE TO BRING A SPECIALIST FROM VW (IN APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS FROM 03/02/18) TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM BEFORE TAKING MORE INVASIVE ACTIONS. THEY LOANED ME A THIRD CAR (2018 VW TIGUAN SEL) AND NO CONCRETE ANSWER ON MY VEHICLE.

Additional Notes:

I PURCHASED A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN SEL ON SATURDAY, 02/10/2018. TWO DAYS LATER ON 02/12/18 ON MY COMMUTE TO WORK I BEGAN HEARING A "POPPING" NOISE FROM THE B-PILARS ON BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE PILARS. AS IF THOUGH SOMETHING WAS LOOSE INSIDE THERE. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY, 02/17/2018 AND WHEN I WENT IN FOR THE APPOINTMENT THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED ME THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO LOOK AT MY VEHICLE UNTIL THE FOLLOWING MONDAY. I ASKED HIM IF THEY COULD PROVIDE ME WITH A LOANER SO THAT I COULD LEAVE MY CAR THERE AND HE INFORMED ME THAT HE COULD NOT MAKE THAT DECISION. I LOOKED FOR MY SALES AGENT AND HE WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE ME A LOANER (2018 TIGUAN SE). I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE SERVICE REP ON WEDNESDAY, 02/21/18 TELLING ME THAT MY VEHICLE WAS READY FOR PICK UP. I WENT TO PICK IT UP AND THEY INFORMED ME THEY HAD CHANGED OUT A DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER ON DRIVER SIDE. I TOOK THE CAR FOR A RIDE AND IT STILL MADE THE NOISE. SO I DID NOT ACCEPT IT. THEY LOANED ME A DIFFERENT CAR (2018 PASSAT R) AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD WORK ON MY VEHICLE. THEY CALLED ME AGAIN ON SATURDAY, 02/24/18 TO TELL ME MY CAR WAS READY. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER ON MONDAY, 02/26/18 (I WAS OUT OF TOWN ON SATURDAY), THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD CHANGED THE SEAT BELT SEAT ADJUSTER FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE TOO. I TOOK IT FOR A RIDE AND THE NOISE WAS STILL THERE ON BOTH SIDES. AGAIN, I DID NOT TAKE POSSESSION OF MY CAR. THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD HAVE TO DISMANTLE THE HEADLINER TO GET A BETTER GRASP OF THE PROBLEM. I WAS CALLED AGAIN ON FRIDAY, 03/02/18 TO INFORM ME THAT THEY WERE GOING TO HAVE TO BRING A SPECIALIST FROM VW (IN APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS FROM 03/02/18) TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM BEFORE TAKING MORE INVASIVE ACTIONS. THEY LOANED ME A THIRD CAR (2018 VW TIGUAN SEL) AND NO CONCRETE ANSWER ON MY VEHICLE.

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11076186
Notice Date: Mar 4, 2018
Recall Date: Mar 4, 2018
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Campaign: 11074136 Other
Feb 21, 2018
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

ANNOYING RATTLE PILLAR-B DRIVER SIDE ONLY WHILE IN MOTION. RATTLE SEEMS RELATED TO FRAME ISSUE AND TEMPERATURE-DEPENDENT (IT IS LOUDER WHEN TEMPS LOW 30S). ISSUE WIDESPREAD REPORTED ON THE WEB. REPORTS ALREADY OF 3-4 TIGUANS THAT VW HAS OFFERED FULL REPLACEMENT WITH NEW VEHICLES DUE TO THIS ISSUE. CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY OF MY FAMILY IF STRUCTURAL DEFECT. CAR IS BRAND NEW RATTLE STARTED AT 750 MILES.

Corrective Action:

ANNOYING RATTLE PILLAR-B DRIVER SIDE ONLY WHILE IN MOTION. RATTLE SEEMS RELATED TO FRAME ISSUE AND TEMPERATURE-DEPENDENT (IT IS LOUDER WHEN TEMPS LOW 30S). ISSUE WIDESPREAD REPORTED ON THE WEB. REPORTS ALREADY OF 3-4 TIGUANS THAT VW HAS OFFERED FULL REPLACEMENT WITH NEW VEHICLES DUE TO THIS ISSUE. CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY OF MY FAMILY IF STRUCTURAL DEFECT. CAR IS BRAND NEW RATTLE STARTED AT 750 MILES.

Additional Notes:

ANNOYING RATTLE PILLAR-B DRIVER SIDE ONLY WHILE IN MOTION. RATTLE SEEMS RELATED TO FRAME ISSUE AND TEMPERATURE-DEPENDENT (IT IS LOUDER WHEN TEMPS LOW 30S). ISSUE WIDESPREAD REPORTED ON THE WEB. REPORTS ALREADY OF 3-4 TIGUANS THAT VW HAS OFFERED FULL REPLACEMENT WITH NEW VEHICLES DUE TO THIS ISSUE. CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY OF MY FAMILY IF STRUCTURAL DEFECT. CAR IS BRAND NEW RATTLE STARTED AT 750 MILES.

Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN
Mfg Campaign: 11074136
Notice Date: Feb 21, 2018
Recall Date: Feb 21, 2018

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