NHTSA Complaint #11526194 — 2020 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11526194
Vehicle	2020 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	May 4, 2023
Date Filed	June 9, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

While just start the car and drive it for 2 or 3 minutes a loud alarm sound and my dash lit up in red saying "BRAKE BOOSTER FAULTY" the car brakes feel week and two minutes later it disappear and the brake returns to normal. my mechanic said that it is something that only the dealership can fix because it looks like a problem that must to be recalled. it is a safety issue that can lead to an accident on the freeway.

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