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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: 3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention engine.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
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Lane Departure owner reports: 4 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention lane departure.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
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Steering owner reports: 3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention steering.
Passes when: No matching symptom during inspection
Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings 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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Back Over Prevention:Software recall: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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 2022.
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 2022.
Warning signs: 3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention engine.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Owner reports are bound to model year 2022.
Warning signs: 4 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention lane departure.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Owner reports are bound to model year 2022.
Warning signs: 3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention steering.
Good signs: No matching symptom during inspection · Service history addresses the named condition
Official record for model year 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 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 for model year 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: 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.
“Today I loaded my son in his car seat, then put my purse in the front passenger sear, and walked to the driver side to get in and found my doors locked. My car was not turned on. Since buying the car in august I have never had this issue. Inside the car was my purse which held my key and cell phone. My son was stuck in a hot car for nearly 20 minute panicking while I asked a stranger to call the police and eventually downloaded the VW app on a strangers phone to use the VW app to unlock the car. I called the dealer and they told me the car shouldn’t lock when the keys are inside and the car is off. However they didn’t offer me a solution. Thank goodness for the stranger. By the time I got my son out of the car he was drenched in sweat. If I wasn’t in a populated area this could have been so much worse.”
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
“Oil warning light was on while driving on a highway. My vehicle was losing engine oil. I just had an oil change recently. Current odometer is at 25000 miles.”
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“My travel assist warning light and warning bell randomly goes on. Sometimes it does it a couple times, most times it continues nonstop. I have warranty left and the dealer has charged me twice to diagnose it only to say there's nothing wrong. They claim unless it is doing it when i come in, there is nothing they can do. I find it hard to belive that this doesn't log in the computer. This becomes terribly distracting while driving as I look down every single time to read the warning in case it is something different. I showed the dealer a 3 minute video of it happening. I tried to traded the car for a different brand and it did it to the people inspecting the car.”
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“We have had the steering wheel replaced twice in this vehicle since purchasing it brand new. This is not the 3rd steering wheel in the truck. From what we can tell this is extremely common with this VW. There is an issue with the wheel ring that causes the circuitry to "freak" out and cause the lane assist system/warning to come on/off repeatedly on the dash. It happens when you turn the wheel and flashes on the screen/auditable alerts multiple times. It is unsafe to drive as the warning happens for no rhyme or reason. Causing malfunction to the lane assist feature and is extremely distracting for the driver. Yes, the dealer has been able to replicate the issue. They have successfully replaced the steering wheel twice no (under warranty) There were no warnings prior to the issue happening. At which point the waring lights and audible alerts starting happening. This is clearly a recall issue for VW. Our concern is we are now on the 3rd steering wheel in a vehicle we bought brand new and it is now out of warranty. After the first wheel replacement there were no issues for approx. 1 year, then it happened again. There is a part that is degrading within the wheel and causing this to happen.”
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
“Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan vehicles. The nut that secures the brake pipe near the right-front wheel well may be loose. A loose brake pipe nut may allow brake fluid to leak, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and tighten the brake pipe nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q4.”
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 possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
“Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. 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 can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV.”
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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