The 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan has 5 recalls, the most serious involving fuel pump connections that can collect deposits and reduce fuel delivery, causing the engine to stall and leaving the driver without power.
A separate fuel system issue can also cause stalls: in cold weather, winterized fuel can form bubbles in the fuel system that cut engine power unexpectedly. On the electrical side, two recalls address the same underlying problem with the exterior lighting circuit. A fuse in that circuit can overheat, melt its holder, and damage the fuse box, resulting in partial loss of exterior lights and reducing how visible the vehicle is to other drivers at night. The fifth recall is a compliance filing covering regulatory requirements across several Volkswagen models, with the 2009 Tiguan among the affected vehicles.
At a glance
What can fail
Deposits can build up on fuel pump connections, reducing fuel pump performance and potentially causing the engine to stall and loss of power.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle's software to increase fuel pump pressure and prevent deposits from forming.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
When winterized fuel is used in certain conditions, air bubbles can form in the fuel system, causing the engine to stall.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle's software to increase fuel pump pressure at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuse holder that controls exterior lights may melt, potentially affecting the exterior lighting circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuse at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A fuse can overheat and damage the fuse box, causing some exterior lights to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuse with an updated design.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
