NHTSA Complaint #11525928 — 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 5 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11525928
Vehicle	2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	April 25, 2022
Date Filed	June 7, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	5
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Engine keeps failing and dings while driving non-stop. Causes the vehicle to think there is another vehicle near me and activates the emergency braking in the middle of the highway almost causing me to crash. I have taken the vehicle to dealer and told it is fixed about 8 times now

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