| Issue ID | 1456798 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11081936 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TIGUAN |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 01/01/18 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The car does not get more than 316 miles to a full tank. It also feels like the transmission is jerking you forward which causes the car to be really sluggish. This is also dangerous when trying to pull out on a busy street. I took it to the dealership and they drove it came back and told me i should only fill up at certain gas stations. They gave me a list and said i have to use only premium gas i. The car and only fill up at these stations if i want the expected gas mileage. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PORT CHARLOTTE, FL |
| VIN pattern | 3VV3B7AX7JMXXXXXX |
| 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 | 50 |
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