2010 Volkswagen Tiguan — Recalls & Safety

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this vehicle and 110 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free by US law at any authorized dealer.

2 Campaigns

Every Recall on File

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 14V441000 21/07/2014

What's wrong: 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.

Risk: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Free fix: 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 13V569000 22/11/2013

What's wrong: 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.

Risk: 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.

Free fix: 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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Recall Checker

Any year, make and model: open the Car Recall Checker. Also see owner-reported problems & years to avoid for the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. Data: NHTSA (US DOT, public domain), cached up to 7 days.

Questions

FAQ

Does the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. Every listed defect must be repaired free of charge by any authorized Volkswagen dealer, regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.

Is the recall repair really free?

Yes. US federal law requires manufacturers to fix safety recalls free at any authorized dealer — parts and labour. You do not need to be the original owner.

How do I check my exact vehicle?

This page covers the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan generally. For your specific car, use the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — it tells you whether YOUR vehicle's recalls were already repaired.