Exterior Lighting Problems of Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen Tiguan owners have reported 117 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (54 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (22 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Volkswagen Tiguan

The Exterior Lighting problem

The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a crash that damaged the driver's side headlight. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair; however, the contact was informed that the headlight part number: 5nl-941-113-d was on a national back   Read details...

The Headlights problem

This is a second complaint about the headlights on my vehicle. The low beams do not illuminate the roadway safely. I complained to the manufacturer who referred me to the dealer. Who stated that there is no adjustment that can be made.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

Both headlight have extensive condensation within the headlight housing. Incident occurred overnight when the car was stationary, in a closed parking lot. Car was driven from the dealer lot to the customer's parking lot a night before during rainy weather.   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

After driving three hours I stopped to get fuel. When I started the car to leave the gas station I saw and heard the directional flasher speed up. I turned off the directional once I exited the station. I then signaled to turn right and the flasher increased flashing speed after 5 seconds.   Read details...

The Fog Light Switch problem

A few days ago I got a warning on my car saying the front right turn signal needed to be checked. It wasn't an emergency situation since the rear and side mirror turn signals still functioned. I had also heard about the recall online, so I thought maybe it was just telling me I was part of the   Read details...




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