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Electrical System owner reports: 3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention electrical system.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
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Engine owner reports: 11 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention engine.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera recall: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
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Seats recall: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
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Suspension recall: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
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Structure:Body recall: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
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Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera recall: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
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Manufacturer warranty extension: This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
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Manufacturer warranty extension: This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension FAQ for commonly asked questions
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
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Manufacturer warranty extension: This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension FAQ for commonly asked questions.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
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Manufacturer warranty extension: This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension revision.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
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Manufacturer warranty extension: These documents are for the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Warranty Extension as part of the Class Action Settlement
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
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Manufacturer warranty extension: Volkswagen Warranty has extended the coverage for the overhead console on 2019-2022 Tiguan Vehicles for 2 years 24,000 from the expiration of NVLW
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
Owner reports are bound to model year 2021.
Warning signs: 3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention electrical system.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Owner reports are bound to model year 2021.
Warning signs: 11 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention engine.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Official record for model year 2021.
Warning signs: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Official record for model year 2021.
Warning signs: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Official record covers model years 2021 through 2022.
Warning signs: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Official record covers model years 2018 through 2022.
Warning signs: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Official record covers model years 2021 through 2022.
Warning signs: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Official record covers model years 2018 through 2021.
Warning signs: This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Official record covers model years 2018 through 2021.
Warning signs: This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension FAQ for commonly asked questions
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Official record covers model years 2018 through 2021.
Warning signs: This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension FAQ for commonly asked questions.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Official record covers model years 2018 through 2021.
Warning signs: This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension revision.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Official record covers model years 2018 through 2022.
Warning signs: These documents are for the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Warranty Extension as part of the Class Action Settlement
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Official record covers model years 2019 through 2022.
Warning signs: Volkswagen Warranty has extended the coverage for the overhead console on 2019-2022 Tiguan Vehicles for 2 years 24,000 from the expiration of NVLW
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“Tha back up camera system is glitching out. We reset the system but is keeps freezing/blacking out after about 30 seconds. This is known issue with this model of Volkswagen.”
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“The PCV valve does not last past 60k miles. Multiple forums and customers stating this. When the failure shows up as a check engine light symptom it has already caused a major oil leak in the crank shaft that leaks with the car off at about 500ml and is significantly worse while driving- Up to a quart of oil loss from driving 10miles. VW has had issues with the PCv valve design from 2012. I bought a 2012 Passat but it did not leak till well after 200k miles but the code would continuously go on and off.”
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
“Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91BB/91BC.”
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
“Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks. The seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat tracks and, as necessary, install the bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72L6.”
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
“Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break. A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42L8.”
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
“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. An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. 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.”
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
“Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.”
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension”
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension FAQ for commonly asked questions”
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension FAQ for commonly asked questions. Revised to include info on how to proceed with vehicles not applicable to the 60E2/60E5.”
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“This Document informs dealers on the Sunroof Class Action Limited Warranty Extension revision. Revised to include info on how to proceed with vehicles not applicable to the 60E2/60E5.”
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“These documents are for the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Warranty Extension as part of the Class Action Settlement”
The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.
“Volkswagen Warranty has extended the coverage for the overhead console on 2019-2022 Tiguan Vehicles for 2 years 24,000 from the expiration of NVLW”
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