NHTSA recall 13V569000
Electrical System, Exterior Lighting · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 13V569000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.