Engine Failure Problems of Volkswagen Tiguan

I was driving on a highway when my engine failed. My year, make and model number is listed in the vw timing chain settlement, but my VIN # is not in their database, so they will not help me. The extended warranty that I purchased with the car, which was used, on 5/12/17, expires at 121,000 miles. I am over the mileage by approx. 7,800 miles, so they will not honor it.

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08/24/2018- epc light came on shortly after I began my morning commute while driving approx 45mph on city street. My car slowed and would not allow acceleration, as a second warning light came on stating �engine speed max 3000rpm�. I was able to drive back a short distance at a reduced speed with limited acceleration. Had car towed for the earliest available appointment on 08/27/2018 at a local vw service center. Told timing chain needed to be replaced following a thorough diagnostic and TSB. 09/21/2018- told vw engineer inspected the vehicle after the timing chain fix and the ecp light came back on, so it was determined a full engine replacement was needed. Also same day, vw customer care representative informed me that my prior request for a vehicle replacement/ repurchase was denied, but would be re-submitted with the new information tegarding the engine. 09/25/2018- vw customer care rep notified me that a new engine was ordered and was estimated to arrive at vw service within 10-12 business days. 09/26/2018- I notified vw customer care rep that I want to be contacted as soon as a decision for the re-submitted replacement/repurchase request is made, as I am not comfortable driving this vehicle due to safety concerns (failure to accelerate) and reliability concerns after engine failure at 5 mo. / 4575 miles.

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Timing chain failed and resulted in engine failure at 80,000 miles. Volkswagen refuses to help me. I've had problems with this car since I purchased it. I see there are many vw owners with this very same issue.

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Timing chain failed causing complete engine failure. Engine started losing power when driving home. Tiguan would not restart once parked and turned off.

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The main rear seal of the engine failed. Engine gushing oil and loss of engine power. The engine seal should last the life of the vehicle.

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The coil, the fuel pump and the rear seal are defective. They are covered for repair under an extended warranty. The issue is that this is the 3rd engine failure this year, another in the past. If you google 2009 Tiguan rear seal, you will find many many vw owners experiencing this same issue at this early and early mileage on this vehicle. There is an apparent manufacturers defect that is being overlooked.

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the engine stalled and transmission failed. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle to side of road. The battery and cdc-edc warning indicators were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired with a replacement engine, fly wheels that assisted the crank signal and new battery. The contact mentioned that shortly after the repairs were completed, the independent mechanic diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired per the transmission failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

Vehicle completely stopped while I was driving on the freeway. I was in the far left lane, and the engine failed and I was not able to move to the right shoulder. I put my hazards on and called for assistance. While on the phone it was clear that I was not in a safe position, so myself and my passenger exited the vehicle when there was a break in traffic. We were able to get across to the right side of the road, behind a guardrail. While on the phone with 911 someone slammed into the back of my car, causing extensive damage to both vehicles. Luckily no one was injured, and no other cars were affected. Both vehicles were inoperable and had to be towed from the scene. I was told by the Volkswagen dealership that an engine coil broke off, and backfed into the harness, causing the engine to fail. In addition, I had just been to the dealer for an oil change that morning, and had driven 8 miles when the incident happened. The dealer says there is no relationship, and that engine parts failed. I am concerned that there is a defect with this part, as I have very low mileage on the vehicle. This incident put me in an extremely unsafe situation, and I want to report this in order to find out if this is a defective piece, so that this does not happen to anyone else.