NHTSA Complaint #11353913 — 2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN VISIBILITY/WIPER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11353913
Vehicle	2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	July 1, 2020
Date Filed	September 9, 2020
Mileage	53,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

FAULTY AND FAILING DRAINS IN ALL 4 CORNERS OF PANORAMIC SUN ROOF HAVE CAUSED EXTENSIVE WATER DAMAGE ON PILLARS, HEADLINER, CARPET, PAD AND SEATS IN FRONT AND BACK SEAT, PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE OF CAR. MOISTURE INSIDE OF CABIN CREATES FOGGED WINDSHIELD AND UNKNOWN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL DAMAGE.

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