2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

The 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan has 4 recalls, the most serious involving fuel pump connections that can accumulate deposits and reduce fuel delivery, potentially causing the engine to stall and leaving the driver without power at highway speeds.

Two of the remaining recalls also involve stalling. When winterized fuel is used in certain conditions, bubbles can form in the fuel system and cut power to the engine, again leaving the vehicle suddenly without drive. These two stalling risks are distinct issues, but both can occur without warning and leave the driver unable to accelerate or maintain speed in traffic. On the electrical side, a fuse tied to the exterior lighting circuit can overheat and damage the fuse box, and in a related concern, the fuse holder for that same lighting circuit can melt. Either failure can knock out some or all of the exterior lights, including headlights or taillights, reducing how visible the vehicle is to other drivers and making it harder for the Tiguan to be seen in low-light conditions.