NHTSA Complaint #11340966 — 2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11340966
Vehicle	2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 22, 2020
Date Filed	July 22, 2020
Mileage	74,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

WE ALREADY HAD A PRIOR COMPLAINT IN ABOUT THE MANUFACTURERS DEFECT OF THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM IN THIS VEHICLE ODI# 412775589 REF# 238025. WE SAID IT WAS AFFECTING THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE CAR. TODAY WE HAD TO REPLACE THE IGNITION STARTER BUTTON DUE TO THE CONDENSATION. WE HAVE ALSO CONTACTED VOLKSWAGON PRIOR TO THIS, BUT THEY JUST IGNORE THE ISSUE.

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