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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Recall List

3 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, affecting fuel system, electrical system, and engine. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Volkswagen dealer.

Recall campaigns
3
Do Not Drive
0
Park Outside
0
Over-the-air fixes
0
Latest report
Jul 21, 2014
Owner complaints
168

All 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls

Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. NHTSA 14V441000Jul 21, 2014Fuel System151,389 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline

    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.

    Risk: 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.

  2. NHTSA 13V569000Nov 22, 2013Electrical System62,155 vehicles

    Exterior lighting

    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.

    Risk: 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.

  3. NHTSA 08V235000May 28, 2008Engine6,579 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling

    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.

    Risk: 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, covering fuel system, electrical system, and engine.
Are 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan recall repairs free?
Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
What is the most recent recall on the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The most recent campaign is NHTSA 14V441000, reported Jul 21, 2014, concerning the fuel system.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.