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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jul 21, 201414V441000 | Fuel system, gasolineA vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V441000
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| Nov 22, 201313V569000 | Electrical system: wiring fuses and circuit breakersIf the holder melts, there may be a partial loss of exterior lighting. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V569000
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| May 28, 200808V235000 | Engine and engine coolingAN ENGINE SURGE CAUSED BY AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM MAY SURPRISE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR AND CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 08V235000
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Owner complaints by component167
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 80 | 48 |
| Electrical system | 40 | 24 |
| Power train | 20 | 12 |
| Steering | 15 | 9 |
| Exterior lighting | 15 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 7 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 10 | 6 |
| Air bags | 10 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 9 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Structure | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 2 |
7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Steering
“Steering column keeps locking up. I’ve replaced a fuse and it fixed it initially but problem returned. Upon my research apparently this is a common problem in these vehicles.”
- Unknown or other
“The car keeps throwing sensors (camshaft, crank sensors, throttle body etc) and the ECM needs to be updated. It keeps turning over.”
- Unknown or other
“Intermittent AC working issues, air conditioning does not cool or the cooling is weak”
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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan recall questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. The most recent, 14V441000 (reported July 21, 2014), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 80 complaints out of 167 filed with NHTSA (48%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 6 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.
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