| Issue ID | 1521406 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11160904 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TIGUAN |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 01/06/18 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen tiguan. The contact stated that the fuel door would not open. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred periodically. Reeves volkswagen (11337 n florida ave, tampa, fl 33612, (813) 935-3354) was contacted and informed the contact that it was not a known failure and to contact the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,846. *dt consumer stated repair was made by the dealer. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 101846 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TAMPA, FL |
| VIN pattern | WVGAV7AX0CWXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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