NHTSA Complaint #11607853 — 2020 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11607853
Vehicle	2020 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 11, 2024
Date Filed	August 11, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

The center overhead console fell down (controls dome lights, sunroof, & other convenience features). Thankfully, no one was driving but it could have caused a serious issue if we had been. Many other VW Tiguan owners have experienced this issue, sometimes multiple times.

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