| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20070701 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 14V441000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20070701 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 13V569000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20071228 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 08V235000 |
| Summary | VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 4,079 MY 2008 PASSAT AND 2,500 MY 2009 TIGUAN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0T FSI ULEV II ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CONTAINING SOFTWARE THAT MAY NOT PROPERLY CONTROL ENGINE IDLE WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING TURNED ON. IN RARE CASES, THE ECM MAY UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASE ENGINE RPM. |
| Consequence | AN ENGINE SURGE CAUSED BY AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM MAY SURPRISE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR AND CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND UPDATE THE ECM SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298. |
| Notes | VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. 24M9/R7.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Data updated June 2024
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan has atleast 4 recalls.Q: What are the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls?
A: The 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls include: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
A: Yes, the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan has atleast 4 recalls.Q: What are the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls?
A: The 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls include: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.