Recall 13V569000: 2009–2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Report received

Nov 22, 2013

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

62,155vehicles

Model years

2009–2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 through June 2011. Due to a problem with the fuse for the exterior lights, the holder for the fuse that controls the vehicle's exterior lights circuit may melt.

Possible consequence

If the holder melts, there may be a partial loss of exterior lighting. Reduced vehicle illumination diminishes the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 97Z9/2V.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan168 complaints
• 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan110 complaints
• 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan162 complaints