| Issue ID | 1614272 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11271701 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TIGUAN |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 01/04/19 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 volkswagen tiguan. The contact stated that the outside temperature sensor was not operating properly. The contact stated that the vehicle displayed improper temperature readings and the sensor also controlled the vehicle's cooling fans. The fans operated independently due to the outside sensor. The contact took the vehicle to dick hannah volkswagen of portland (12345 e burnside st, portland, or 97233, (503) 622-9507) where the part was replaced; however, the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PORTLAND, OR |
| VIN pattern | 3VV2B7AX9JMXXXXXX |
| 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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