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2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Common Problems

Known issues & solutions

Model Years

All 2015

Problem

Update airbag control unit 69Z5 Recall
Standard Service Campaign

Models affected

  • 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 118 TSI (4X2) 5NC MY15
  • 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 118 TSI (4X2) 5NC MY15
  • 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 130 TDI (4X4) 5NC MY15
  • 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 155 TSI R-Line (4X4) 5NC MY15
  • 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 132 TSI (4X4) 5NC MY15
  • 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 118 TSI (4X2) 5NC MY16
  • 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 132 TSI (4X4) 5NC MY16
  • 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 130 TDI (4X4) 5NC MY16
  • 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 118 TSI (4X2) 5NC MY16
  • 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 155 TSI R-Line (4X4) 5NC MY16

Problem

A faulty condenser may have been fitted inside the airbag control unit.
The faulty condenser can result in either of the following consequences

Solution

Volkswagen will contact affected consumers to organise repairs of affected vehicles, free of charge.

Owners of affected vehicles can also contact the Volkswagen Recall Campaign Hotline on 1800 504 076 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am-8pm AEST) or visit https://au.volkswagen.com.au/find-dealer/ to arrange a repair.

Models affected

  • 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 118 TSI (4X2) 5NC MY15
  • 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 118 TSI (4X2) 5NC MY15
  • 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 130 TDI (4X4) 5NC MY15
  • 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 155 TSI R-Line (4X4) 5NC MY15
  • 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 132 TSI (4X4) 5NC MY15
  • 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 118 TSI (4X2) 5NC MY16
  • 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 132 TSI (4X4) 5NC MY16
  • 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 130 TDI (4X4) 5NC MY16
  • 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 118 TSI (4X2) 5NC MY16
  • 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 155 TSI R-Line (4X4) 5NC MY16