Large Recall NHTSA · 14V441000 Reported July 21, 2014

Bubbles in fuel may result in engine stall

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · N/A · 151,389 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V441000
Manufacturer Campaign
24AV/2W
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
151,389
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 21, 2014
Completion Rate
89.97

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 tiguan vehicles manufactured july 2007 to june 2014. when using winterized fuel, in certain conditions bubbles may form in the fuel system which could result in the vehicle stalling.

Safety Consequence

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to increase the fuel pump pressure, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin august 19, 2014. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. volkswagen's number for this recall is 24av/2w.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 14V441000 or campaign 24AV/2W.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V441000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V441000?

NHTSA recall 14V441000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on July 21, 2014. It addresses: Bubbles in fuel may result in engine stall. The recall affects approximately 151,389 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V441000 or the manufacturer campaign number 24AV/2W. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.