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WVGAV7AX2BW••••••2011 Volkswagen TIGUAN
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2011 Volkswagen TIGUAN build (12 vs 6).
12on this build
138on the model
25builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 6Electrical System 3Air Bags 3Exterior Lighting 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashApr 2019
In a shopping center parking lot. As I was pulling into a parking spot, the vehicle surged forward, gas pedal stuck. Proceeded to jump the curb, ran over a sign, and then into a large flower pot. All the while motor running at high RPM's, until the ignition was turned off. The…
Electrical SystemfireJan 2015
Last week my wife told me that she could smell an electrical short and feel a burning sensation coming from her vw driver?s seat while she had her seat warmer on. I immediately had her take it in to the local vw dealership service center for diagnosis. This issue is a fire…
EngineFeb 2020
Timing chain failed which caused car to die and damaged engine. Vehicle was in motion when this happened. Traffic was not heavy and vehicle was on city street so was able to stop and pull over
SteeringAug 2017
The contact owns a 2011 volkswagen tiguan. While turning the vehicle, the contact heard a clicking noise in the steering column. Also, the horn, cruise control, and hands free phone service failed, and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to darcars…
Air BagsAug 2015
The contact owns a 2011 volkswagen tiguan. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V483000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…
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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 WVGAV7AX2BW505561 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.