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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan has 3 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 1 fuel system-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

Engine
40Airbags
25Other
21Steering
20Electrical
17Powertrain
6Seat Belts
6Fuel System
3Visibility
3Brakes
3

3

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Fuel System Recalls

14V441000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 to June 2014. When us...

All Fuel System Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 30, 2024FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH,...
Jul 12, 2014FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETHE CAR CAN NOT ACCELERATE PAST 45MPH, STUTTERS GOING UP HILL, HAD TO BE ABANDONED ON THE SIDE OF TH...
Jun 27, 2014FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINETHE BRAKES FIRST APPEARED TO BE SLUGGISH AS I WAS STOPPING FOR A LIGHT. ONCE THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED...

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