4.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,000 miles

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problem #2

Apr 262022

Tiguan

  • miles
Pulling out of parking space with steering wheel turned to the left. Heard and felt a "click/grind" in steering wheel and airbag error light illuminated on dash.Front driver airbag error, airbag will not deploy in the event of a collision. Horn does not work. Steering wheel controls do not work. Airbag error warning light displayed on dash and alarms during vehicle ignition. Clock spring defective. Problem was confirmed with independent service center and dealership. VW of America notified. Clock spring is covered under warranty but is on an indefinite national back order, could be months, years or eternity. Car is unsafe to drive without resolution from dealer or Volkswagen.

- Belgium, WI, USA

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problem #1

Jun 042018

Tiguan

  • 44,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that the clockspring failed. While driving at an unknown speed, the air bag error warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. In addition, the horn failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to sunrise Volkswagen (931 sunrise highway, lynbrook, New York 11563, 516-596-5970) where it was diagnosed that the clockspring failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer also stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V483000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.

- Rockville Center, NY, USA

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