Recalls ·2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline. Owners filed 110 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 18 model years of this model in the database, 2010 ranks #14 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints110
Crashes reported1in stored complaints
Fires reported3in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Fuel system, gasolineCampaign 14V441000 · 21 Jul 2014

Problem: 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.

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 — Fuses and circuit breakersCampaign 13V569000 · 22 Nov 2013

Problem: 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.

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine18 · 45%
Steering8 · 20%
Electrical system6 · 15%
Seats4 · 10%
Exterior lighting3 · 8%
Power train2 · 5%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 5%
Electronic stability control (esc)1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

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20214
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From owner complaints

Tl-contact owns a 2010 volkswagon ruatuan ----vehicle does have recall but contact stated volkswagon stated vin number is not included in recall... Contact called dealership and dealership stated even though vehicle has same problems there is nothing they can do ... Engine turns off with key in ignition and ignition…

Steering · Dec 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

Early monday morning on 12/17/18 while driving from orlando,fl to clearwater,fl on a major highway my wife had turned on the passenger seat heater. Nothing was out of the ordinary until we smelled something burning, thinking it was probably coming from the outside. The smell didn't go away so we turned off the a/c and…

Seats · Dec 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

My husband was driving my vehicle and i sat in the passenger seat turned on the heated seating and after about 2 min i started to smell plastic burning my leg was burning and we seen smoke in the car and pulled over. When i got out the car my seat had a hole in it with smoke billowing out.

Seats · Nov 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Background: 2015 (70,733 mi), engine light went on & i brought it to vwhartford. They found fault for system to lean found rear main sela is leaking oil which is causing fuel trim faults. Oil cap is leaking oil & the upper time chain cover is leaking oil but the main oil leak is coming from the rear seal. They removed…

Power train · Sep 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.