2009 Volkswagen Tiguan: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Feb 8, 2019 · Seats · 80,000 miles · IL

Was sitting in car driving, felt uncomfortable warming sensation under my butt on seat. Figured it was nothing, kept driving. About 20 minutes later noticed a burning smell. Thought it was something wrong with the engine and burning smell coming through air vents. Would check when home. Got home, got out of car, looked down, burnt/melted holes in the car seat. Heating from the inside seat warmer slightly had burned up through the outside seat.

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Engine · 49,880 miles · VA · fire

I was driving on rolling road (north) toward old keen mill road in springfield, virginia around 4:05 pm on november 4, 2014 (tuesday). I saw the smoke coming out near the hood in the front while waiting for traffic light, so I pulled over to the parking lot near a gas station. I saw people waved to me, and yelled at me to stop, I got off my car and they told me my car was on fire at the bottom, we bend down and looked the bottom of the vehicle, and saw the fire burning on the material hanging down. Fortunately, a driver ran over carrying a fire extinguisher from his car, and a person from the gas station also brought another fire extinguisher, they spread the fire extinguisher to put out the fire. I could not wait for the tow truck, so I carefully drove the car to the vw dealership in fairfax, virginia. The mechanic lifted up the car and took down the burned lower engine cover, and figured that it was because many dried leaves stuck near the engine and the high heat near the engine causing the leaves to fire up and burn the lower engine cover. I've saved this lower engine cover in my trunk, and have reported this safety incident to the vw customer service. The case was documented and a case # [xxx] was assigned. I report this incident to the federal safety agency for the safety concern because this non-fire-resistant material can cause the life of the drivers and passengers. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 15, 2013 · Electrical, Seats · 86,000 miles · PA · fire

Smelled something burning. Passenger noticed their seat was hot. Discovered burn spots in the passenger seat.

Filed Nov 15, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 70,798 miles · NJ

Drivers side head light went out took car to dealer for replacement and was told that the engine compartment fuse box was melting and it needed to be replaced which we did so that the car would not catch on fire at a cost of over $500.00.

Filed Apr 1, 2012 · Engine · IN · fire

I went to take my child to gymnastics in the morning. When I turned on to the street that the gym is off of, my check engine light came on. Less then 10th of a mile later I parked. We were early so I called the local vw dealer to schedule an appointment to have this checked out and get in a little early for my scheduled maintenance. We then got out of the car and entered the gym. Within 10 minutes of being inside the gym, a man came in the building and started asking who's SUV was outside because it smoking. I ran out side to see my vehicle engulfed in flames. The fire department had to come to put out the fire. Its completely destroyed.

Filed Oct 10, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 24,000 miles · IL · fire · 1 injury

I own a 2009 vw tiguan. The car burst into flames this morning after the check engine light went on while my pregnant wife was driving the car this morning. The car has been maintained by vw and had roughly 22,000 miles on it. I bought the car from evanston autobarn vw in 2010 and serviced it at fletcher jones vw of chicago. I filed an insurance claim this morning and contacted both vw dealerships and your 24 hour help line. Vw has been zero help to us. Everyone said to call my insurance company. This is not an insurance issue. There was no collision. This car simply burst into flames while being driven. Chicago police department and fire department was involved and the report # is ht535806.

Filed Jul 10, 2010 · Engine, Fuel system · 10,474 miles · MA

Car just turned a year old with 10,477 going down the highway 65miles per hour when I thought my tire was going flat because I felt a jerk in the acceleration I pulled over to check the tires I saw all blue smoke coming from exhaust. It was not until I go to the side of the road to noticed a problem.no sign of engine light or codes came on until I was in park checking my tires. The problem was rectified,broken fuel lines...after discussing this with other they informed me I was pretty darn lucky due to the fact the engine could have ignited...