| Issue ID | 1453269 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11078929 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TIGUAN |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 24/08/17 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Fuel system problems... Replaced rear fuel pump 8/15/2017. Car blew out fuel line within two weeks.. Spilled gas all under car.. Caught fire and burned to the gound. Vw technical pros did work... @ audi pensacola (sonic auto group) . Car had previously had recall on fuel system fixed in 2016. Still failed. Got into car in am and it would run for 2 seconds and quit. Called service tech for guidance.. Said get tow truck to bring it in to audi pensacola for exam. Car caught fire in driveway thankfully out from under carport. Fire dept arrived just in time to save my house from being totally involved. See attachments of repair bill and pix of fire. More available |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 102000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PENSACOLA, FL |
| VIN pattern | WVGAV7AX2DWXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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