Volkswagen Tiguan: Fuel system — gasoline

Affects Volkswagen Tiguan · 2009–2014 — about 151K vehicles.

The hazard

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational