Recall
Volkswagen Tiguan — 14V441000
NHTSA ID
14V441000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Years Affected
2014
Recall Date
2014-07-21
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Units Affected
151,389
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
24AV/2W
Summary
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.
Consequence
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
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.