2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 15 fuel system complaints for the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, 10% of the 152 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 42,481. A related recall (14V441000) covers fuel pump pressure issues from winterized fuel.
- Fuel System complaints
- 15
- 10% of 152
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 42,482 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicle stalls or loses power at low speed, including while pulling into or through intersections, often traced to a failed fuel pump.
- Car struggles to accelerate past a certain speed and stutters going uphill, with owners pointing to the high pressure fuel pump.
- Fuel door or gas tank door sticks and will not open, sometimes when the fuel level is very low.
- Fuel hose disconnects from the high pressure fuel pump after the engine is shut off, allowing gasoline to leak in the engine bay.
- Stalling and hesitation return after the fuel system recall repair, requiring replacement of the fuel pump and fuel pump module.
- Engine loses power after a warm restart, with the battery light illuminating before the car can be restarted.
When 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 18, 2013, latest Aug 16, 2024.
Fuel System recalls for the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
- 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.
Fuel System complaints by Tiguan model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are fuel system complaints on the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan?
- NHTSA lists 15 fuel system complaints for this model year, accounting for 10% of the 152 total complaints filed for the 2012 Tiguan.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan?
- Yes. Recall 14V441000 covers 2009-2014 Tiguan vehicles where winterized fuel could form bubbles in the fuel system; Volkswagen updated software to increase fuel pump pressure.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2012 Tiguan is 42,481 miles.
- Did the fuel system recall fix the stalling problem for everyone?
- Not according to some owners; NHTSA complaints describe stalling and hesitation returning after the recall repair, with the fuel pump and fuel pump module later needing replacement.
- Were there any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these fuel system complaints?
- No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the fuel system complaints for the 2012 Tiguan.