Volkswagen Recalls 2009-2011 Tiguan Vehicles for Melted Fuse Holder
Volkswagen is recalling 2009-2011 Tiguan vehicles because a fuse holder may melt, causing partial loss of exterior lights and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (reduced visibility increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical or unreported injury risks.
Plain-English summary
Volkswagen of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tiguan vehicles manufactured between July 2007 and June 2011. The recall involves 62,155 vehicles affected by a defect in the electrical system, specifically the fuse holder for the exterior lights circuit.
The fuse holder may melt due to a problem with the fuse for the exterior lights. If the holder melts, it may result in a partial loss of exterior lighting. Reduced vehicle illumination diminishes the vehicle's visibility, which increases the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 97Z9/2V. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — SUV
- Affected units
- 62,155
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- TIGUAN
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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