2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Wipers & Visibility Problems
3 owner-reported wipers & visibility complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (3)
FAULTY AND FAILING DRAINS IN ALL 4 CORNERS OF PANORAMIC SUN ROOF HAVE CAUSED EXTENSIVE WATER DAMAGE ON PILLARS, HEADLINER, CARPET, PAD AND SEATS IN FRONT AND BACK SEAT, PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE OF CAR. MOISTURE INSIDE OF CABIN CREATES FOGGED WINDSHIELD AND UNKNOWN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL DAMAGE.
TL* 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.
TL* 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.