NHTSA Complaint #11539153 — 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11539153
Vehicle	2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	June 1, 2023
Date Filed	August 17, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

There is an excessive amount of water leaking into the passenger compartment and also the cargo area The result is that considerable mold growing on the carpeting of the entire car The dealer has ordered repair parts but the parts are on back order leaving me to drive the vehicle while it has mold I have been advised if I remove the molded carpeting I will invalidate the warranty Very dangerous as occupying this vehicle results in inhaling mold

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