Volkswagen Group of America – Bubbles in Fuel may Result in Engine Stall

Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 to June 2014. When using winterized fuel, in certain conditions bubbles may form in the fuel system which could result in the vehicle stalling.


Report Received Date 07/21/2014
NHTSA ID 14V441000
Consequence Summary A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to increase the fuel pump pressure, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24AV/2W.
Recall Code 24AV/2W
Potentially Affected 151389
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V441000)