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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3VV4B7AX1NM012969 · Checked Aug 5, 2026
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3VV4B7AX1NM•••••• 2022 Volkswagen TIGUAN

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67builds in total
Most reported Lane Departure 3 Power Train 2 Forward Collision Avoidance 2 Engine 1

What owners of this build wrote

Steering Dec 2025
This first happened while I was driving. First, it started with a loud warning tone along with the notice on the console telling the travel assist is currently not available. It’ll be there for a few minutes and then it will go away. A couple of months later during the winter of…
Forward Collision Avoidance Apr 2025
Steering wheel Travel Assist is disabled which includes Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist. The warning lights flash on and off, sometimes multiple times a second, sounding a loud beeping each time. It is triggered at engine start and persists through all speeds. I…
Power Train Aug 2023
August 11,2023 went to dealer for oil change and Halodex fluid service at Napleton VW of Springfield, Missouri. Two hours later on drive from Springfield to Dallas, Texas outside Pryor, Oklahoma the following happened: In right hand lane on cruise at 72mph in 65mph, heard clunk…
Power Train Apr 2022
After a cold start, with the engine idling about 1100 rpm, the vehicle acceleration is spotty, lagging, hesitant, dangerous. There are no error codes that can be found and this condition is reported as normal. This condition is dangerous. If the engine is allowed to idle for 1-3…

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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 3VV4B7AX1NM012969 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.