| Issue ID | 1456296 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11081491 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TIGUAN |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 01/12/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen tiguan. The contact stated that there was a failure with the steering wheel making an abnormal noise, then the horn failed, the steering wheel function buttons failed and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was excluded from any recalls. The manufacturer offered no further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was not available. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAN RAFAEL, CA |
| VIN pattern | WVGBV3AX4DWXXXXXX |
| 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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