2009 Volkswagen Tiguan: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jan 9, 2020 · Lights · MA

The head lights do not shine bright at all almost non existtent very dangerous to drive at night

Filed Jan 8, 2018 · Electrical · 25,000 miles · HI

2009 vw tiguan. The wiring to both high and low beam lights is faulty. The insulation around the copper wiring to all lights has cracked off exposing the copper wiring. As a result the lights frequently do not work properly leaving me with a headlight that does not function. This is extremely dangerous when driving at night. The local vw dealerships fail to acknowledge the problem. Which leads one to think that vw american fails to address the problem. This is not an isolated problem but widespread. Replacing the bulb is only a temporary fix. The problems persists because of the faulty, cracking wire insulation. Vw will charge $800. To replace both light systems. Their reason for the high cost is the labor involved. They say the front bumper has to be taken off to complete the headlight lamp replacement. This is a factory defect that vw needs to address. Wire insulation is not suppose to crack making the light inoperable. Yet the dealership explanation says it's "due to wear". Well, why aren't any of the other wiring systems under the hood cracking? Because they are not suppose to. That's why. This is extremely frustrating to know that I have to pay an exorbitant amount of money to replace the headlight systems. Someone please initiate some action.

Filed Jan 1, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 34,000 miles · TX

The wiring inside the headlight assembly has insulation that degrades with the head generated by the low beam/daylight running lights. It becomes brittle and falls off creating bear wire shorting hazard. The light assemblies are such that the wiring cannot be accessed to replace with high temp insulation. Vw only replaces w/ the same entire assembly which does not correct the hazard & costs $800 to replace both assemblies. I caught the defect when replacing a light bulb. This affects more than the tiguan model.

Filed Jun 6, 2016 · Engine · CA

I bought my car july 6 2015 the first week the check engine light came on. So then 2 weeks later check engine light comes on again this time cadillac converter went out the the head light keeps going out. No its in the shop for the timing this car has been a night mare since I got it.

Filed Jan 27, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 65,500 miles · MD

While driving my car, the right low beam headlight went out and the dashboard warning light came on - I stopped the car and looked to see what headlight was out and noticed the right side low beam was out. I went back into the car to head home (only about three miles away 0 but at night), and the other light went out as well - both headlights (low beam) stopped working - I made an appointment with the dealership monday morning. I had previously received a recall letter and made an appointment two weeks ago to have this looked at - was told it was taken cared of but experienced issues there after. I just wanted this information recorded and make sure the lights do not fail because of a recall issue and safety concerns while driving with the family.

Filed Dec 6, 2013 · Electrical · 54,000 miles · VA

The front right headlamp and the rear right backup light on our 2009 tiguan have stopped working. The dealer says the fuse box is melting and needs to be replaced but they ccantguarantee it won't happen again. ! This is a fire hazzard and ridiculous that vw wont fix it !! Help !

Filed Dec 3, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 50,000 miles · CT

Hello - I started my 2009 vw tiguan on nov. 9, 2013. After placing the car in drive, all of my dashboard lights for "lighting failures" came on, a total of 8 different error messages - license plate lights, driver and passenger taillights, backup lights, front headlights, turn signals. At this point I was on the road, and quickly pulled over to the closest parking lot I could find. I was about to head on the highway. I immediately turned around and drove home and did some research. I opened the interior fuse panel, but that was ok. I went in under the hood and saw the 30 amp fuse was completely melted. (I took a picture, and have it for reference.) this could have been a very dangerous scenario, and there were no warning signs. I can't help but wonder how that fuse has impact the lighting system overall in my tiguan.

Filed Nov 19, 2013 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen tiguan. The contact was driving 40 MPH when the driver's side headlight failed to operate properly. The vehicle was taken for inspection where the contact was informed that there was an electrical issue with the fuse. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate mileage was 40,000.

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 Nov 11, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 47,000 miles · AK

While driving down the highway in dark, snowy, and icy conditions with medium traffic, some of the vehicle lights went out and vw warning indicator came on saying multiple lights were out. After pulling over in a safe location, found right high beam, right low beam, right front blinker, right fog lamp, right rear blinker, and taillight out. Upon further research and troubleshooting, found 30 amp lighting fuse in under-hood fuse box severely melted. Additional research revealed that this is a common vw problem and should be recalled.

Filed Nov 9, 2013 · Lights · 64,000 miles · FL

Burned out headlights and taillights.

Filed Nov 8, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 38,000 miles · CA

My headlights and daytime running lights would intermittently work and not work. Sometimes I would turn my car on and all of my lights would work, and other times all of them would fail, or just one side. Sometimes they would fail while driving. I took the car into royal automotive group in san francisco and they initially claimed it was bad bulbs, it took them 2 weeks to work out it was a faulty main fuse box. This was replaced under warranty but I have still had continuing problems with my headlights, indicators and day time running lights going out constantly dying out and requiring replacement.