NHTSA Complaint #11565620 — 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11565620
Vehicle	2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	November 8, 2023
Date Filed	January 15, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

On multiple occasions, while driving on the highway, subject vehicle displayed check engine light and EPC light at random intervals and an alarm saying exceeded 4000 came on. RPM's were not over 4000. Speed and acceleration severely limited making it dangerous to pull over on the highway in traffic. Had to pull car over and restart engine. This has happened numerous times. Also experienced shaking and skipping or missing of transmission. The car has also had the engine stall or stop when at red light or stopped forcing restart of engine.

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