2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Recalls

1. Recall Description

   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.

   Possible Effects

   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.

   Action

   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.

   Notes

   Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   2007-07-01 - 2011-06-30

   Vehicles Affected

   62155

2. Recall Description

   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.

   Possible Effects

   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.

   Action

   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.

   Notes

   Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   2007-07-01 - 2011-06-30

   Vehicles Affected

   62155

3. Recall Description

   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.

   Possible Effects

   A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

   Action

   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.

   Notes

   Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   2007-07-01 - 2014-06-30

   Vehicles Affected

   151389