NHTSA Complaint #11425853 — 2021 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11425853
Vehicle	2021 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	July 21, 2021
Date Filed	July 21, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

After owning this vehicle for about a month (and 50 of MY miles, 526 total), this new vehicle was taken to the local dealer for a rattle/vibration coming from an area behind the left ear of the driver. The vehicle has now been at the dealer for over a week and is not expected to be returned for at least another 5-7 days. After doing some research I have found that this issue has existed on VW Tiguan's since at least 2018. https://www.vwvortex.com/threads/2018-tiguan-issues-purchased-on-9-16-b-pillar.8903433/ Some have stated this is a safety issue concerning welds in the B-pillar structure. I just wanted it to be on record that I am part of the owners that is experiencing this issue.

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