NHTSA Complaint #10892747 — 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10892747 |
| Vehicle | 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 130,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | OH |
Consumer Description
REFERENCE TSB 15-12-01 (NHTSA 10045560) AND TSB 15-11-04 (NHTSA 10043276) WHERE THE TIMING CHAIN SENSOR FAILS PREMATURELY RESULTING IN TIMING CHAIN SLIPPAGE AND CATOSTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE. SEE VW COMPLAINT CASE # 160737061 WHEREBY VW DENIES FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY DUE TO VEHICLE MILEAGE. THIS IS A KNOWN AND RECURRING ISSUE TO A VEHICLE COMPONENT THAT IS DESIGNED TO LAST THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE BY THE OEM'S ADMISSION. VW NEEDS TO EXTEND WARRANTY COVERSAGE FOR DAMAGES RELATED TO TIMING CHAIN SLIPPAGE TO A REASONABLE VEHICLE LIFE EXPECTANCY AND NOT A CONVENIENT LIFE EXPECTANCY.
Related Complaints for the 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Other ENGINE Complaints
#11632723
The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the engine stalled. Afte...
#11604747
My Tiguan randomly shuts down or stalls while driving. I have come very close to accidents because It is in the middl...
#11433271
Timeing chain skipped a tooth destroyig the engine completely. Yes its available for inspection upon request. The pr...
#11377267
THE VEHICLE STARTED SPUTTERING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO VOLKSWAGEN AND THEY TOLD ME TO PUT GAS TREATMEN...
#11317708
ENGINE WATER PUMP FAILURE DURING A STOP @ RED LIGHT
Recent Complaints for the 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
#11712684
AIR BAGS
My 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan was included in the Volkswagen clock spring safety recall. According to Volkswagen’s record...
#11604747
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My Tiguan randomly shuts down or stalls while driving. I have come very close to accidents because It is in the middl...
#11604747
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My Tiguan randomly shuts down or stalls while driving. I have come very close to accidents because It is in the middl...
#11488240
AIR BAGS
This vehicle has already been recalled for faulty clock spring, which renders the airbag inoperable but the clock spr...
#11464124
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE
Clock spring in steering column has snapped. Because if a previous recall, this part is covered under warranty. New c...