NHTSA recall 14V441000
Fuel System, Gasoline · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
- 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
- 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
- 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
- 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
- 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan
All model years NHTSA lists
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 14V441000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.