| Issue ID | 1488297 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11118783 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TIGUAN |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 01/06/18 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 volkswagen tiguan. While driving unknown speeds on rough terrain, there was an abnormal ticking, rattling, and knocking noise emerging from the frame. The vehicle was taken to hamilton volkswagen (2200 nj-33 hamilton, nj 08690, 844-858-4565) where it was diagnosed that the b pillar needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: 181087619. The failure mileage was 3,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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