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US recalls (3)
Fuel system, gasoline
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 and remedy
Risk: 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.
Electrical system: wiring, fuses and circuit breakers
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 and remedy
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.
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.
Engine and engine cooling
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Fuel system
2014-07-22 · campaign 2014-307
On certain vehicles, deposits may collect on fuel pump connections and reduce fuel pump performance. This could cause the engine to stall, resulting in a loss of motive power and increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will update vehicle software to increase fuel pump pressure in order to prevent deposits from forming.
Electrical
2013-11-13 · campaign 2013-403
On certain vehicles, a fuse can overheat and damage the fuse box, causing a partial loss of exterior vehicle lighting. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a fuse of an updated design.
Owner complaints (168)
Owners filed 168 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan (5 crashes, 6 fires, 4 injuries reported). Among 18 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 140).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 80 | |
| Electrical system | 40 | |
| Power train | 20 | |
| Steering | 15 | |
| Exterior lighting | 15 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | |
| Air bags | 10 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 4-Dr. w/SAB | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Tiguan 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 19 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Tiguan 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,900 |
| Tiguan 4motion 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
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