| Issue ID | 1491057 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11121049 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TIGUAN |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 16/08/18 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Lowbeam visibility: driving at night on a highway and noticed my low beams were not adequate for distance with speeds at 65mph, scary situation when you can't see. Was constantly using high beams to be able to see. Found info on the web that said 2018 models made before december 2017 have a poor rating for the headlights. This needs to be recalled as it is dangerous to drive at night with such poor distances for the headlights. Would say the distance was less than 40 feet on low beams. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WOODBURY, MN |
| VIN pattern | 3VV4B7AX0JMXXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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