2011 Volkswagen Tiguan Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 15V483000Aug 4, 2015415,825 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal
  Covers: Volkswagen Tiguan 2011–2014, CC 2010–2014, Passat 2010, 2012–2014 +4 more

  Reported issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the…

  Possible consequence: A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off. If the airbag light is on and the steering wheel clock spring requires replacement, dealers will install a new steering wheel clock spring. These repairs will be performed free…

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• 14V441000Jul 21, 2014151,389 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline
  Covers: Volkswagen Tiguan 2009–2014

  Reported issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 to June 2014. When using winterized fuel, in certain conditions bubbles may form in the fuel system which could result in the vehicle stalling.

  Possible consequence: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to increase the fuel pump pressure, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24AV/2W.

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• 13V569000Nov 22, 201362,155 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
  Covers: Volkswagen Tiguan 2009–2011

  Reported issue: 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.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE13036Partial Loss of Exterior LightsClosed · Nov 4, 2013

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