2011 Volkswagen Tiguan: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 27, 2024 · Engine · 137,000 miles · CA

⁠The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the engine stalled. After several attempts, the vehicle started however the vehicle drove slowly. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the fuel pump was previously repaired. The vehicle was towed back to the residence and was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the horn and the instrument panel failed to function. The failure mileage was unknown. 137,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · OR

My Tiguan randomly shuts down or stalls while driving. I have come very close to accidents because It is in the middle of the road where I can't pull over, people coming around a curve behind me that may not have time to brake, specifically RV's and Semi-trucks. It is terrifying. I have maintained my vehicle meticulously and payed thousands in repairs only to be told by dealerships and VW corporate offices that there is nothing they will or can do and that there are no recalls and out of warranty. However...There WAS one in 2014 citing DANGEROUS to drive because of stalling. According to KBB. I don't know what else to do and I am not able to get a new vehicle.

Filed Mar 12, 2020 · Engine · 91,000 miles · PA

Timing chain failure, broken. Started engine on 3-10-2020, engine sputtered, stalled. Shop mechanic called 3-12-2020 to notify me that the timing chain snapped.

Filed May 7, 2017 · Engine · 86,500 miles · PA

Engine shudders as if it will stall but does not. Happens after cold start, goes away with slowly revving engine in park. Triggers engine light to come on. Oil being pushed out of cylinders and leaking under engine. Also happens occasionally when coming to a stop.

Filed Oct 4, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 68,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen tiguan. While driving 45 MPH, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical system failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2016 · Fuel system, Lights · 49,000 miles · CA

On four separate occasions the car has lost power while in drive on city streets. First occasion april 23 2014 the coolant/water pump failed as did fuse. May 23 fuel pump failed and fuel pump panel. July 28 car died while driving due to faulty fuel injector. Yesterday aug 15 2016 car again lost power while driving on city streets and had to be towed (fourth time with less than 50k miles) to dealer. I am awaiting diagnosis but no longer feel safe in the vehicle. Twice I was fortunate that police officers showed up and were able to push my car out of traffic and to safety but at this point I believe vw should take action to replace the car as it has clearly proven a safety hazard for myself and others on the road. Respectfully submitted, [xxx] . Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 12, 2016 · Engine · 64,700 miles · NY

After an oil check and replacement, within 4 weeks the check engine light came on and car has exaggerated sounds after shut down (told this is the fan cooling down car) . The symbol appearing on the dash as indicated in the manual, states there may be a problem with the catalytic converter, but when taken to the dealer was told it was the turbo bypass valve $359.11 + tax and cooling fans $949.00+tax , plus the need for a software update $129.50 +tax and may be the turbo has to be replaced $2233.16 + tax, after they do the initial repairs. Now the car is over heating when in traffic and on hot days. Please note we were told that a new engine was put in the car in 2014, because they could not find out what was wrong with the car while it was under warranty after it stalled and would not turn back on. Since the repairs are so expensive for these latest issues we have not done the repairs. Wrestling with keeping the car, since it has had multiple issues. Just before it stalled previously there was a epc light and a catalytic converter light. Took it to the dealer and it remained there for a few days and was told problem was resolved. About a month later the epc light came back on. This time the car stayed with the dealer for over a month and eventually we were told a 2014 engine would be placed in the car. They could not find out what the exact problem was. We were told it may be due to slug in the engine. Despite this the cost for the engine was covered under the warranty. Later the catalytic converter light came on and it was changed and for a while no problems until now. Now we have a very expensive fan and turbo problem with no warranty to cover the cost. This car has had too many issues, most occurring within just 5 years of the purchase. We usually just leave it at home and use our son's car for long distances.

Filed May 16, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 54,000 miles · NY

Car stalled driving on highway speed, luckily no accident occurred it's very common failure of ignition coil on almost all vw models , failure will cause your car to be inoperable . Vw didn't issue a recall or at least notify owners of vw cars to change their defective ignition coils.

Filed Oct 7, 2015 · Engine · 40,407 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the engine stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that two of the ignition coils were not firing well. The technician replaced the coils. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,407.

Filed Jun 7, 2015 · Engine · 15,324 miles · CA

Problems started at 15,822 miles. Parking brake switch jamming. At 44,690 miles engine and epc. Lights comes on, engine stalls while driving. Found 2 faults set inecm for random cylinder miss fires (p0300) and miss fires on cyl 2 (p0302). Checked freeze from data and found fault were set at engine start up. Performed de-carban service, at 45,400 oil leak from drain plug washer. Long-life washer on drain plug leaking. Bluetooth malfunctioning and had to be replaced at 49,084. Also problem and found internal malfunction in new model. At 50,011 miles, found faults for intake manifold runner position sensor/switch circuit range performance. Replaced intake manifold and reseal fuel injectors. At 54,618 miles, driver side headlight bulb replaced. Found valve cover gasket leaking. At 54,902 miles found valve cover and upper chain cover gasket leaking. Replaced valve cover sealant, upper timing chain cover and vacuum pump gasket. At 63,186 miles. Fuel rail pressure too low, determined high pressure pump internally faulty. At 68.222 miles driver door hinges loose. At 68,222 miles fuse problems. F16 burned as well as panel. Had also replaced fuel pressure regulator fuse. Problems are on going. Car is unsafe to drive. It still looses power and stalls while driving. Engine and epc lights come on intermittently. Vw USA is aware of the problem, but will not take responsibility and declare the car unsafe. It is just a matter of time before a major accident with fatalities occur.

Filed Dec 20, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · 28,000 miles · TX

When trying to leave a parking spot, car stalled. Was able to put car in park and restart car. Took to dealer and a fuel sending relay was replaced. Had the car in the shop 6 months prior for the electrical issue reported multiple times on this model. Dealer said they replaced the high pressure fuel pump. Incident occurred again. Car returned to shop and this time they said it was the fuel pump again. Thankfully this did not occur on highway as others have experienced, but now don't have faith in this vehicle. Vw would not help repair costs as car is now (third incident) over the warranty mileage. Would not purchase again!

Filed Nov 19, 2013 · Electrical, Fuel system · 40,000 miles · MI

I bought a new 2011 tiguan se and it stalls out at around 5 MPH. This is very dangers in parking lots ( rolled into light post). Vw service first time I brought it in told me it was due to a bad fuel injector which they replaced , when it happened again just this past november they said it was a melted fuse box on top of my lights going out.