Your vehicle's fuel system may develop bubbles when using winterized fuel, causing it to stall.
Risk if Unfixed
If your vehicle stalls, it increases the risk of being involved in a crash.
Free Fix
You'll get a free software update from Volkswagen dealers to adjust your fuel pump pressure, starting August 19, 2014.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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.
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.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AN ENGINE SURGE CAUSED BY AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM MAY SURPRISE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR AND CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Manufacturer
Volkswagen of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your Volkswagen Tiguan's exterior light fuse holder might have a problem that can cause it to melt, which affects the lighting for your car's exterior lights.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you might notice some of your exterior lights not working properly, which can make it harder for other drivers to see you, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will contact you to schedule a free repair at a dealership, where they will replace the fuse for you at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
