NHTSA Complaint #11534376 — 2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11534376
Vehicle	2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 15, 2022
Date Filed	July 25, 2023
Mileage	154,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel display turned on and turned off intermittently. The contact continued driving at an unknown speed. The contact had since experienced failures related to the electrical system, with the interior and exterior lights not working as needed, the door open indicator malfunctioning, and the infotainment unit not working as needed. There were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,000.

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