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Volkswagen Tiguan Recall service at Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Lakewood in Lakewood, CO
SCHEDULE NOWFrequently asked questionsNHTSA campaign 14V441000 · Reported Jul 21, 2014 · 151,389 vehicles affected
Defect
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.
Corrective Action
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.
NHTSA campaign 15V483000 · Reported Aug 4, 2015 · 420,000 vehicles affected
Defect
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 cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
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.
Corrective Action
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 of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987.
NHTSA campaign 18V329000 · Reported May 16, 2018 · 252 vehicles affected
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Consequence
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
NHTSA campaign 14V441000 · Reported Jul 21, 2014 · 151,389 vehicles affected
Defect
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.
Corrective Action
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.
NHTSA campaign 15V483000 · Reported Aug 4, 2015 · 420,000 vehicles affected
Defect
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 cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
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.
Corrective Action
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 of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987.
NHTSA campaign 18V329000 · Reported May 16, 2018 · 252 vehicles affected
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Consequence
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
5 common questions answered
NHTSA-reported concerns for the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan include possible fuel-system bubbles that can cause a stall and raise crash risk, along with an air-bag clock spring that may lose electrical connection and prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying. A separate compliance concern may increase the risk of a crash, fire, or injury. These issues may not be obvious during everyday driving, so waiting for a symptom or another notice can add unnecessary risk. A VIN check identifies whether your Tiguan needs a manufacturer remedy, helping you address a safety concern before it becomes more serious.
Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Lakewood is your authorized Volkswagen resource in Lakewood, Colorado. Our factory-trained technicians use manufacturer diagnostic tools and OEM parts to follow the exact remedy Volkswagen specifies. Applicable recall repairs are completed free of charge, including the fuel-pump software update, air-bag clock spring protection or replacement, and compliance work. We proudly serve drivers in Lakewood and nearby communities throughout the Denver area. Visit us at 8304 West Colfax Ave for knowledgeable assistance, clear communication, and a reassuring path toward resolving an open recall on your Tiguan.
Start by checking your VIN with NHTSA.gov or contacting our service team. Then bring your 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan to Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Lakewood so we can verify open recall status and explain the remedy. If you are unsure whether a previous repair was completed, still schedule an appointment; the VIN check is free. Our team can arrange the applicable no-charge manufacturer repair and answer your questions before work begins. Prompt action is worthwhile even when the vehicle feels normal, because recall conditions can develop without an obvious warning.
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