NHTSA — Visibility: Sun/Moon Roof Assembly Problems

4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,000 miles

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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Owner Comments

problem #3

Oct 012019

Tiguan 4-cyl

  • 50,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that the panoramic sun roof was defective and caused water to leak into the vehicle. As a result, certain electrical components were affected, such as the gear lights and vanity lights. Also, the push start engine button was defective. The contact had to push the button several times before the vehicle would start. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided case number: [xxx]. the vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was less than 50,000. Consumer stated car is developing mold inside where it is leaking. Consumer also stated airbag goes on and off, but for now due to condensation it is staying on. ('parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).')

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #2

Mar 012019

Tiguan

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact noticed puddles of water on the passenger side floor. The contact stated that the sun roof was leaking water onto the passenger side and front air bags. The contact was concerned that the air bags would not deploy in the event of a collision due to wire rust. The contact researched the failure online and found that the sun roof's hose drainage was defective. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Leavenworth, KS, USA

problem #1

Aug 172019

Tiguan

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that the cabin of the vehicle was filled with water. The vehicle was taken to momentum Volkswagen (2405 richmond ave, houston, tx 77098, (844) 894-5462) where it was diagnosed that the sun roof drain was closed, which caused the vehicle to fill with water. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The VIN was invalid.

- Houston, TN, USA

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