Volkswagen Tiguan owners have reported 176 other fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common other fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system (149 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system pump (22 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Other Fuel System problems | |
| Other Fuel System Pump problems | |
| Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problems | |
| Other Fuel System Fuel Injection System problems |
Dash light came. I took vw to dothan ,al dealer and service stated it was fuel sensor faulty and had to order one. Meanwhile I was driving 70 mph in heavy traffic and vehicle lost power having barely avoided sccident. Read details...
After I turn the car off, the fuel hose connected to the high pressure fuel pumps doesn't pops off and gasoline leaks all over my engine. This started happens repeatedly now. When I get into my car, it is filled with the smell of the gasoline that is leaking because the hose doesn't stay on the Read details...
The gas tank door often gets stuck and won't open. It happened at least two dozen times to me. This is a safety concern because it happens when gas level is very low. One time it was near midnight and I was at a gas station in the very remote area. I was concerned about my safety. Read details...
Car lost power and lurched, engine light started flashing, car would not drive over 20-30 mph. Was able to pull car over off of 2-lane road. Could not start car. Had to have a tow. This is the second time that there has been a fuel injection system problem and the first happened almost a year ago. Read details...