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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Recall

Volkswagen Tiguan Recall service at Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Lakewood in Lakewood, CO

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Recall Summary

3 recalls found · All repairs FREE

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FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 18V329000 · 252 vehicles affected

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 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. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 13, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

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Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions answered

What recalls has NHTSA issued for the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan?
  • NHTSA has issued three recalls for the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan involving the Other, Air Bag, and Fuel System components.
  • The Other recall concerns regulatory compliance and may increase the risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
  • The Air Bag recall concerns possible clock-spring contamination that could prevent the driver’s frontal air bag from deploying.
  • The Fuel System recall concerns possible stalling when winterized fuel is used under certain conditions.
How do I check if my 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan has an open recall?
  • You can check your 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan at NHTSA.gov or receive a free VIN check at our service department.
  • Bring the vehicle identification number to Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Lakewood for verification.
  • If a campaign is open, the authorized dealer can explain and perform the applicable remedy.
How much does a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan recall repair cost?
  • A 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan recall repair is free at an authorized dealer.
  • Manufacturer safety recall remedies are performed at no charge to the owner.
  • The repair or software update depends on the specific open recall associated with the VIN.
Can an independent shop fix a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan recall?
  • No; only an authorized franchise dealer performs the manufacturer remedy for a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan at no charge.
  • Factory-trained technicians use manufacturer diagnostic tools and follow Volkswagen’s prescribed repair procedure.
  • An independent shop may not be able to complete or document the manufacturer recall remedy.
Does an open recall affect the trade-in value of the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan?
  • Buyers and dealers check recall status, so completing an open recall can help provide clarity during a trade-in evaluation.
  • Use our trade-in page to begin the vehicle valuation process.
  • Ask our service team to check the VIN before discussing your vehicle’s next step.

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