NHTSA Complaint #11490146 — 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11490146
Vehicle	2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	August 14, 2022
Date Filed	October 20, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

The front passenger door locking system does not function properly. The door intermittently is unable to be unlocked or opened from the outside and must manually be opened from the inside. The door also intermittently doesn't lock. This is a safety concern for thieves. If in immediate danger, ie. accident, no one is able to open the passenger door to access the person. No indication lights appear on the vehicle.

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