The 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan has 3 recalls, the most serious being two issues that can affect driving safety: a fuse holder for the exterior lights that can melt and cause partial loss of lighting, and a fuel system that can develop air bubbles when winterized fuel is used, causing the engine to stall.
The lighting issue reduces how visible the vehicle is to other drivers at night or in low-visibility conditions. The fuel system stall can happen without warning, leaving the driver without power at an inopportune moment. There is also a third recall covering a broader range of Volkswagen models for unspecified regulatory compliance concerns that may raise the risk of a crash, fire, or injury.