Volkswagen Tiguan Recall R/2008/097: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Jul 2008
- Launched
- 1,452
- vehicles in the UK
- 87B5
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Tiguan vehicles built between 11 July 2007 and 10 February 2008. The earth terminal of the additional air heater may not be correctly attached. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to modify the attachment of the earth cable on the heating element of the additional air heater. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The earth terminal of the additional air heater may not be correctly attached. This can lead to overheating of the connection and in the most unfavourable case to a vehicle fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: The earth terminal of the additional air heater may not be correctly attached. This can lead to overheating of the connection and in the most unfavourable case to a vehicle fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to modify the attachment of the earth cable on the heating element of the additional air heater.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to overheating of the connection and in the most unfavourable case to a vehicle fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to modify the attachment of the earth cable on the heating element of the additional air heater.
Are You Affected?
Tiguan built between 11 July 2007 and 10 February 2008 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 1,452 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volkswagen, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volkswagen.
- Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the campaign code 87B5 or the DVSA reference R/2008/097. See how to get a Volkswagen recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| Arteon, Golf 8, T-Roc, TiguanEngine compartment covers could come loose from their attachment | Low | R/2022/074 | |
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This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2008/084 on 7 Jul 2008, for fuel supply and return pipe can leak. The one launched after it was R/2009/034 on 16 Apr 2009, for handbrake may not fully apply. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/097, launched 16 July 2008. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.