| Issue ID | 1677747 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11341647 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TIGUAN |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 24/07/20 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving at approx 30 mph slowing down for a red light, on a city street, the panoramic sunroof exploded. Nothing struck the car, no other traffic was within 200 yards, and nothing above. It sounded like a pop, then glass shards fell in rear passenger seating area. No one was injured. Sunroof is raised up, indicating pressure forced it up as opposed to something hitting from above. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43060 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OLATHE, KS |
| VIN pattern | WVGUV7AX8HKXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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