Is the 2009 VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan safe to drive?

The 2009 VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING recall for the 2009 VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan? (Campaign #08V235000)

Your vehicle's engine control module (ECM) software may not properly control engine idle when the air conditioning is on, which can cause the engine to unexpectedly increase RPM. This could lead to an engine surge that might surprise you while driving and cause a crash without warning. Don't worry, it's free! The dealership will inspect and update the ECM software to fix the issue at no cost to you.

NHTSA Campaign 08V235000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

What Happened

Your vehicle's engine control module (ECM) software may not properly control engine idle when the air conditioning is on, which can cause the engine to unexpectedly increase RPM.

Risk if Unfixed

This could lead to an engine surge that might surprise you while driving and cause a crash without warning.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Don't worry, it's free! The dealership will inspect and update the ECM software to fix the issue at no cost to you.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #08V235000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 08V235000

What This Recall Means

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?