| Issue ID | 1043405 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10566735 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TIGUAN |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 03/03/14 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Pcv valve is defective and tears on 100 percent of all tiguans. This over pressurizes the crankcase causing a loud noise as pressurized air passes over the front and rear main seal damaging the seals. Exsessive oil leaks from the rear main seal onto the catalytic converter causing in many cases, a fire. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 88600 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | APPLETON, WI |
| VIN pattern | WVGBV75NX9WXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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