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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V441000

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan — Fuel system, gasoline

Published July 21, 2014 · Recall initiated: July 21, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V441000, published July 21, 2014. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan — Fuel system, gasoline.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
TIGUAN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Lot
2014 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN | 2013 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN | 2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN | 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN | 2009 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan — Fuel system, gasoline recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V441000 on July 21, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: TIGUAN.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)