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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN WVGAV3AX0DW596633 · Checked Oct 14, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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WVGAV3AX0DW•••••• 2013 Volkswagen TIGUAN

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Most reported Engine 2 Fuel/propulsion System 2 Air Bags 1

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Engine Jan 2022
The coolant pump started to leak Then there were heating issues that still have not been fixed after that the engine ran out of oil from combusting it. While I was driving at the engine started shaking the vehicle did not want to move I took it to a mechanic to put oil in it so…
Air Bags Mar 2016
While making a normal-radius left-hand turn into a parking spot, the steering wheel made a soft popping sound. Immediately, the airbag indicator illuminated, along with a message indicating that the driver airbag was not functional. Further inspection found that the driver…
Engine Sep 2013
Car stalled in the middle of bumper to bumper traffic with me and a two year old strapped in her seat. Most horrifying experience in my whole 48 years of life. Your dealer did nothing and said it's all in my head. Car was at the dealership multiple times ever since for stalling…

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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 WVGAV3AX0DW596633 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.