| Issue ID | 1344011 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10937581 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TIGUAN |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 20/12/16 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2013 vw tiguan suddenly had a snapping and crinkly sound when i turned the wheel. I noticed it when i was turning in my driveway very slowly. Hours later and "error:airbag" message appeared on the dash and all of the functions of the steering wheel stopped working, including the horn. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LEBANON, ME |
| VIN pattern | WVGBV3AX7DWXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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