Tiguan Allspace

[TheTig]

There’s one case in California where the LED module got so hot the headlining caught fire. But many many cases of burning smell. Vw thinks it’s humidity related but until there’s a fix it’s getting disconnected.


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Interesting, mine was in last week for a infotainment screen replacement and they didn't disconnect the modules.

[tigger73]

Interesting, mine was in last week for a infotainment screen replacement and they didn't disconnect the modules.

Pretty sure the new ones are just coming disconnected from the factory.

There’s been some reported issues in the US.

I think VW are still looking into the issue and just disconnecting them now as a precaution.


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[Grugly]

Pretty sure the new ones are just coming disconnected from the factory.

There’s been some reported issues in the US.

I think VW are still looking into the issue and just disconnecting them now as a precaution.


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When I messaged VWA they hadn't heard anything so am assuming that they won't even acknowledge the recall as Australia doesn't have as strict recall laws vs US

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[tigger73]

When I messaged VWA they hadn't heard anything so am assuming that they won't even acknowledge the recall as Australia doesn't have as strict recall laws vs US

I think you might be right VWA probably doesn't see this as a big issue to make this a recall. They'll just fix the odd problem (if it occurs) under warranty.

With all the dieselgate issues in the US and their propensity for litigation VW in the US has probably gone down the "safe" road and issued a recall. At the moment I don't believe there's a fix and they're just disabling/disconnecting so that it doesn't pose an issue for overheating.

If it's not specifically listed in the specs (ambient lighting on sunroof) then they can still sell the cars without the option. I believe some people in the US were offered cash back because the car was delivered without the feature (when it was advertised with it).

[iDiesel]

The specs just mention ambient lighting
i guess I’m no worse off than a non-sunroof model

[vdubbed12]

Can anyone confirm MY20 Allspace comes with this LED strip around pano roof? And did you guys have anything applied to pano roof like tint or UV protection film? Dealer is doing the tint for me and he said something like having UV protection films applied to rear door windows. I guess boot window is just applied with normal tint?

[Guest001]

Can anyone confirm MY20 Allspace comes with this LED strip around pano roof? And did you guys have anything applied to pano roof like tint or UV protection film? Dealer is doing the tint for me and he said something like having UV protection films applied to rear door windows. I guess boot window is just applied with normal tint?

Get your tint done yourself later Dealer will rip you off bigtime and you can get it done for about1/3 of his price later and probably a better quality tint.
NEVER take paint treatment ,tint or other **** from a dealer. Even if he says its free and in the price rest assured the cost is worked into what you pay at an inflated price

[iDiesel]

No need for tint on the pano roof...it has some tint/UV protection out of the factory.
See how you go without it, and if you decide you’d like it tinted, then as per Hillbilly, get it done then.
Lots of recommendations for tint folk on these forums

[vdubbed12]

No need for tint on the pano roof...it has some tint/UV protection out of the factory.
See how you go without it, and if you decide you’d like it tinted, then as per Hillbilly, get it done then.
Lots of recommendations for tint folk on these forums

Thanks for the heads up. I wouldn’t feel comfortable having it done on a brand new car as well. It’s good to know that there is some sort of protection in it.

[vdubbed12]

Get your tint done yourself later Dealer will rip you off bigtime and you can get it done for about1/3 of his price later and probably a better quality tint.
NEVER take paint treatment ,tint or other **** from a dealer. Even if he says its free and in the price rest assured the cost is worked into what you pay at an inflated price

Yeah it is true, so I asked him to include it after the deal was done.

[vdubbed12]

Btw does SWB Tiguan come with the ambient lighting around pano roof? It looks like it’s removed in Allspace? I didn’t particularly check on that when I was looking.

[Guest001]

Btw does SWB Tiguan come with the ambient lighting around pano roof? It looks like it’s removed in Allspace? I didn’t particularly check on that when I was looking.

Can depend Was disconnected because of overheating problems and /or leaks with the result of maybe a fire. In UK has been reconnected in some and not others. Seems some had lights but no wiring connectors and others had no wiring at all. A bit like lotto Check and see

[ajobbins]

Can anyone confirm MY20 Allspace comes with this LED strip around pano roof? And did you guys have anything applied to pano roof like tint or UV protection film? Dealer is doing the tint for me and he said something like having UV protection films applied to rear door windows. I guess boot window is just applied with normal tint?

If they are there, they certainly aren't connected on mine. Not sure how to check if the lights and/or wiring is present.

[drsmithy]

I'm just about to pull the trigger on an 162 Allspace to replace the poor old GTI and had a couple of questions:

* Is it still possible to buy the VW 5yr warranty at any time after purchase (up to 3yrs, obviously) ? I know this was true when we got the Golf ten years ago, is it now ?

* The specifications sheet has a footnote around the tow rating, "When fitted with Volkswagen Genuine Tow Bar. Towing capacities are applicable to Volkswagen Genuine Accessory Tow Bar". Does this actually matter or will it be OK to have an aftermarket towbar fitted (is it even worth doing that $$$-wise ?).

[Guest001]

I'm just about to pull the trigger on an 162 Allspace to replace the poor old GTI and had a couple of questions:

* Is it still possible to buy the VW 5yr warranty at any time after purchase (up to 3yrs, obviously) ? I know this was true when we got the Golf ten years ago, is it now ?

* The specifications sheet has a footnote around the tow rating, "When fitted with Volkswagen Genuine Tow Bar. Towing capacities are applicable to Volkswagen Genuine Accessory Tow Bar". Does this actually matter or will it be OK to have an aftermarket towbar fitted (is it even worth doing that $$$-wise ?).

VW atm have a 5 yr warranty standard

The rules regarding towbars state that "You may tow the limit of the towbar or the vehicle WHICHEVER IS THE LESSER"

so vehicle 2000kg towbar 2500kg = 2000kg
vehicle 2000kg towbar 1500 kg = 1500kg

The aftermarket one in some cases look awful but can be cheaper

There is also towball down force to be considered and the limits are in the back of the Manual or the AUS supplement supplied with the car and the shorty and the Allspace are different so check before you buy and can make a difference especially if you want to tow a van