WVGAV75N49W500879

2009

Available vehicle information

VIN
WVGAV75N49W500879
Model year
2009
Country
Germany
Record status
salvage

VIN structure

WVG WMI · AV75N4 VDS · 9W500879 VIS
WMI WVG World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS AV75N4 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS 9W500879 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code 9 Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code W Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Characters 4–9 form the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), while characters 10–17 form the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make VOLKSWAGEN
Model Tiguan
Model year 2009
Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN AG
Vehicle type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Body class Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Displacement 1.984000 L
Cylinders 4
Engine power 200 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Transmission Automatic
Doors 4
Plant city WOLFSBURG
Plant country GERMANY
Source: NHTSA vPIC
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

3
3 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 14V441000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Report received: 21/07/2014

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 to June 2014. When using winterized fuel, in certain conditions bubbles may form in the fuel system which could result in the vehicle stalling.

Consequence

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to increase the fuel pump pressure, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24AV/2W.

Recall 2 13V569000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Report received: 22/11/2013

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 through June 2011. Due to a problem with the fuse for the exterior lights, the holder for the fuse that controls the vehicle's exterior lights circuit may melt.

Consequence

If the holder melts, there may be a partial loss of exterior lighting. Reduced vehicle illumination diminishes the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 97Z9/2V.

Recall 3 08V235000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Report received: 28/05/2008

Summary

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 4,079 MY 2008 PASSAT AND 2,500 MY 2009 TIGUAN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0T FSI ULEV II ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CONTAINING SOFTWARE THAT MAY NOT PROPERLY CONTROL ENGINE IDLE WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING TURNED ON. IN RARE CASES, THE ECM MAY UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASE ENGINE RPM.

Consequence

AN ENGINE SURGE CAUSED BY AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM MAY SURPRISE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR AND CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND UPDATE THE ECM SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.

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About VIN WVGAV75N49W500879

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN WVGAV75N49W500879 with a 2009. The available archive information lists Germany as the vehicle country and salvage as the record status.

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