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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3VV2B7AX3LM147553 · Checked Aug 6, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 7

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3VV2B7AX3LM•••••• 2020 Volkswagen TIGUAN

This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2020 Volkswagen TIGUAN build (7 vs 3).

7on this build
130on the model
45builds in total
Most reported Engine 3 Electrical System 1 Power Train 1 Forward Collision Avoidance 1

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Engine Dec 2024
Exceeding manufacturer recommended oil consumption. Car emits white smok out of the exhaust upon start up. The vehicle has been in the shop three times for this problem. The first time valve seals were replaced. The second time the oil pressure regulator was replaced the third…
Forward Collision Avoidance May 2024
The headliner control panel just falls which distracts the driver as well as all forward safety components fail to respond. I feel it is dangerous as this is extremely distracting
Unknown Or Other Nov 2023
Fuel door gets stuck intermittently. Have to bang on the side of the car to have it released
Electrical System Jul 2022
Disconnect not working no green or red light on
Power Train Aug 2020
There is a major lag in acceleration. It happens randomly so taking to a dealership won’t help because they will only try one time then say they can’t reproduce the problem. From a stop or turning into a lane I can have the pedal to the floor and the car just stalls and doesn’t…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3VV2B7AX3LM147553 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.