NHTSA recall 13V569000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 13V569000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 97Z9/2V |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen of America, Inc. |
| Reported | 2013-11-22 |
| Owners notified | 2014-01-03 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Units potentially affected | 62155 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2015 quarter 2 |
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| Filed with NHTSA | 2015-07-29 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 62155 |
| Reported remedied | 54712 (88%) |
| Reported unreachable | 667 |
| Reported removed | 62 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2015 quarter 2, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 through June 2011. Due to a problem with the fuse for the exterior lights, the holder for the fuse that controls the vehicle's exterior lights circuit may melt.
What can happen
If the holder melts, there may be a partial loss of exterior lighting. Reduced vehicle illumination diminishes the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 97Z9/2V.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
| 2009 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN | Built 2007-07-01 to 2011-06-30. |
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| 2010 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN | Built 2007-07-01 to 2011-06-30. |
| 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN | Built 2007-07-01 to 2011-06-30. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Investigated as PE13036
This recall followed 1 NHTSA investigation. An investigation is NHTSA looking into a possible defect. It is not a finding that a defect exists, and it does not say that any one vehicle is affected.
| PE13036 | Preliminary evaluation, opened 2013-11-04, closed 2014-02-28. Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS:SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:UNIT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. |
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From NHTSA's investigation file, as of 2026-10-19. The JSON has NHTSA's summary of each.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| Edition65 | 2023-10-16. Service bulletin. Volkswagen Elsa Newsletter |
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| Edition56 | 2023-09-18. Service bulletin. VW Elsa Newsletter |
| TT911302 | 2023-06-13. Service bulletin. The Apple iPhone 5, iPad fourth generation, and iPod nano seventh generation use a proprietary ?Lightning? connector that is different than the 30 pin dock connector found on previous iPhone and iPod models. |
| TT 48-10-04 | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. Tech Tips (with 1K0 Part Number J500 ? Replacement Steering Harness): If the steering rack is replaced on the above models for any reason, it is necessary to replace the steering harness as well. The new harness may be equipped with an extra connector. If all connections are made correctly, then it is necessary to remove that connector and tape the exposed wires back into the harness. Be sure to tape tightly in order to provide a water-tight repair. |
| V971401 2036976 | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. Technical Bulletin (Under Hood Fuse Panel (SA/SB assembly) with part Supplied Without Power Distribution Bar): The supplied under hood fuse panel (SA/SB assembly) with part number 000 937 125 comes without the power distribution bar (SA panel). When replacing an under hood fuse panel, the technician must remove the power distribution bar from the original under hood fuse panel and install it on the new assembly. This document provides the procedure to service this issue |
| TT 01-14-02 | 2017-12-05. Service bulletin. Tech Tips (Tiguan Fuel Pump Relay Fault Code 01259): Fault code 01259 stored in AW 09 vehicle electronics (J519), indicates the J519 is coded incorrectly. There is no wiring that connects the J538 fuel pump module to the J519 vehicle electronics module. This fault is a result of improper coding of J519 (it is most likely coded as a Diesel, not a 2.0T Gas engine). Perform online coding to correct. |
| V241504 2038161 | 2017-11-08. Service bulletin. Technical Bulletin: This document has the fault codes to trouble shoot Intake Manifold Faults. It also contains the claim codes for warranty coverage |
| TB-94-10-02 | 2011-03-16. Service bulletin. VOLKSWAGEN: HEADLIGHTS MAY INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. THE HEADLAMPS OR INSIDE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE SPEED. AT IDLE SPEED THE ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CAN FLUCTUATE, AS THE ALTERNATOR CANNOT FULLY COMPENSATE THE FLUCTUATIONS. GOLF & WAGON GTI, NEW BEETLE & CONVERTIBLE, EOS, JETTA & WAGON & SPORTWAGON, RABBIT, R32, TIGUAN. *PE |
| TB-80-10-03 | 2011-02-10. Service bulletin. VOLKSWAGEN: HVAC BLOWER ONLY OPERATES ON HIGH SPEED (US ONLY). FRESH AIR BLOWER RUNS ONLY AT HIGHEST LEVEL. BECAUSE OF PERMANENT FROST AND SNOWFALL FINE SNOW CAN GET INTO THE FRESH AIR BLOWER VIA THE AIR INTAKE. *PE |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.