Is the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan safe to drive?

The 2018 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 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY recall for the 2018 VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan? (Campaign #18V467000)

Your vehicle's panoramic sunroof has a faulty LED light module that could overheat and cause a fire. If this light module short-circuits, it could increase the risk of a fire. Volkswagen will notify you and fix the issue for free by disconnecting the power supply to the sunroof light module until a permanent fix can be made.

Campaign 18V467000

Moderate Plain English 2018-07-13

What This Recall Means

Component

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

What Happened

Your vehicle's panoramic sunroof has a faulty LED light module that could overheat and cause a fire.

Risk if Unfixed

If this light module short-circuits, it could increase the risk of a fire.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Volkswagen will notify you and fix the issue for free by disconnecting the power supply to the sunroof light module until a permanent fix can be made.

Affected Vehicles

2018 VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #18V467000. 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.

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