| Issue ID | 1605996 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11265290 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TIGUAN |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 21/09/19 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Panoramic sunroof defective and caused major leakage of water into vehicle. In addition, it seems like chemicals possibility from windshield fluid leaking inside vehicle. This resulted on black mold to develop throughout the vehicle. All carpets replaced on my vehicle; however, extreme foul chemical odor continues in the interior and makes it difficult to breath. The dealer has my vehicle for more than 9 days and still no resolution. Issue started with less than 1 year of ownership of this brand new car. Even when vehicle is parked on my driveway with windows closed you can smell the chemical odor around the vehicle. First occurrence reported on 7/3/19 and no resolution. Second occurrence: 9/21/19 and still ongoing |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4575 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORCROSS, GA |
| VIN pattern | 3VV3B7AX5JMXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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