Volkswagen Tiguan owners have reported 13 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel injector (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System problems | |
| Fuel Injector problems | |
| Fuel Injection Rail problems | |
| Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems | |
| Fuel Pump problems |
The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. Read details...
I bought a new 2011 Tiguan se and it stalls out at around 5 mph. This is very dangers in parking lots ( rolled into light post). Vw service first time I brought it in told me it was due to a bad fuel injector which they replaced , when it happened again just this past November they said it was a Read details...
One of the fuel injectors cracked along with the fuel rail leading to a very large fuel leak. There was also an oil leak at the same time, but the origin has not been diagnosed. The vehicle was towed to the dealership to diagnose the problem and attempt repair. Read details...
1 of 2 fuel line "quick connect" fittings in the engine compartment (passenger side fire wall area) disconnected while driving. The engine compartment was covered with fuel and the engine would not run. The vehicle had 114 miles. Read details...
The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal fuel odor was detected. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a fuel line leak. The dealer informed the contact that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. Read details...