Volkswagen Tiguan Reliability Problems

1. The lead plaintiff that submitted a nationwide class-action against Volkswagen for defective sunroofs has had a change of heart?

   He has requested a voluntary dismissal of the entire lawsuit which was filed back in April of 2020. Sounds like someone got a new sunroof behind closed doors.…

   keep reading article "The Sunroof Leaks Continue, But The Lawsuit Will Not"

2. Earlier this summer a lawsuit was filed regarding dangerous defects in the Aisin AWF8F35 8-speed transmission.

   Specifically how it hesitates, shakes, and grinds its way to busted seals, oil leaks, and eventual failure.

   Volkswagen asked for the case to be dismissed on the classic legal defense of sure there complaints, but it's not that many complaints.

   And when they tried to convince the court the plaintiffs shouldn't have a case because VW couldn't have possibly known about the problems before the vehicles were sold, they were asked about a "technical tip" sent to VW dealerships on possile transmission problems before the vehicles were sold. The document describes scraping noises commonly heard when shifting into 5th gear at speeds of 20-25 mph, under light load.

   keep reading article "VW Fails to Convince Judge Their 8-Speed Transmissions Aren't Trash"

3. Volkswagen is recalling 56,000 vehicles with rear coil springs that can snap, crackle, and pop the tires.

   This appears to be an expansion of a smaller recall for the exact same problem last month. It wasn’t until the cars were shipped and sold that VW’s supplier admitted the coil springs weren’t ready for production. Yikes. Owners of the 2015-2019 Golf, 2017-2017 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, and 2018-2019 Tiguan should watch for a recall notice next month.

   

   keep reading article "VW Recalls More Vehicles with Rear Coil Springs ‘Not Ready for Production'"

5. There’s an important deadline coming up for VW owners who previously paid for repairs to their timing chain system or damage to their engine from a timing chain failure, and want the automaker to pick up the tab.

   A recently approved timing chain settlement benefits thousands of owners by providing them with an extended “new vehicle limited warranty” for any future repairs, plus conditional reimbursements for any previous repairs.

   The extended warranty is applied automatically if you own or lease one of the affected vehicles and didn’t opt out of the class-action.

   Owners who want to be eligible for reimbursements must file a claim by January 25th, 2019. More information is available at TimingChainLitigation.com.

   How to Submit a Claim ∞

   1. Use the VIN lookup tool to check your eligibility
   2. Gather the documents requested by the Claim Administrator
   3. Submit your claim before 11:59 PST on January 25th, 2019

   keep reading article "Upcoming Deadline for Timing Chain Reimbursements"

6. Owners and lessees of certain 2008-2014 VW and Audi vehicles may soon be eligible to receive benefits for their engine’s defective timing chain.

   On November 19, 2018 a judge will rule on a proposed settlement that would either reimburse owners for previous repairs or fund future work on the timing chain tensioner system.

   This decision has been a long time coming. Even snails are embarrassed by how slowly this case has crept along.

   • May 2016 VW was first sued for failing to help pay for repairs on their defective timing chain tensioner system.
   • August 2016 Another lawsuit popped up after 24 plaintiffs in 17 states complained about their timing chain “jumping a tooth.”
   • May 2017 VW filed a motion to dismiss the cases after they were combined in court. They were denied.
   • May 2018 VW reluctantly agreed to settle the class-action lawsuits in one combined action.

   keep reading article "It’s the Final Countdown for VW’s Timing Chain Class-Action Settlement"

7. It appears Volkswagen is close to settling 7 lawsuits regarding defective timing chains and the threat of engine damage.

   The proposed settlement includes all consumers who purchased or leased certain 2008-2014 Audi and Volkswagen vehicles that will be determined by the vehicle identification numbers (VINs).

   According to the terms, reimbursement amounts will be determined based on the age of the vehicle, how many miles are on the odometer and if the timing chain tensioner, timing chain or engine was replaced."

   Reimbursement amounts are highly favoriable to owners who get work done at an authorized VW dealership. Our advice – if something goes wrong with your timing chain or tensioner and you're covered under this settlement, skip your local mechanic and go to an authorized dealer.

   keep reading article "VW Owners to Receive Reimbursements for Busted Timing Chains and Tensioners"

8. Despite VW's best efforts, a timing chain lawsuit will continue in a New Jersey court after the judge denied the automaker's motion to dismiss

   . The case is a combination of two other lawsuits in the state, both of which allege VW is concealing known timing chain defects that lead to premature engine failure.

   You know that stack of papers they have you sign when you buy a car? Volkswagen's argument for dismissing the case was a hidden clause that says all problems must be taken into arbitration and not in front of jury. Which, let's be honest, is a shady thing to throw into a purchase contract. Luckily the judge ruled those agreements are between the consumer and the dealership, not the automaker.

   While a few of the lawsuit claims were thrown own, this is overall good news for consumers who have dealt with (or are worried about) timing chain failure.

   keep reading article "NJ Timing Chain Lawsuit Will Continue After VW Was Denied a Motion to Dismiss"

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