Volkswagen Tiguan, Touran Recall R/2018/331: A Short Circuit In The LED Module Of The Panorama Sun Roof Can Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Nov 2018
- Launched
- 37,179
- vehicles in the UK
- 60C9
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Tiguan, Touran vehicles built between 1 April 2015 and 31 July 2018. Possible short circuit in LED lighting module of the panoramic roof. The dealer will modify wiring with integrated fuse adapter cables. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Possible short circuit in LED lighting module of the panoramic roof.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE LED MODULE OF THE PANORAMA SUN ROOF CAN OCCUR Defect: Possible short circuit in LED lighting module of the panoramic roof. Remedy: Modify wiring with integrated fuse adapter cables.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a short circuit in the LED module of the panorama sun roof can occur.
The Fix
The dealer will modify wiring with integrated fuse adapter cables.
Are You Affected?
Tiguan, Touran built between 1 April 2015 and 31 July 2018 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 37,179 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 60C9 or the DVSA reference R/2018/331. 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?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
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| TiguanSporadic malfunctions in a pressure casting system caused individual rear wheel bearing housings to be fitted with oxide inclusions | Book soon | R/2022/166 | |
| Arteon, Golf 8, Passat, TiguanThe fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced with too little so-called fire sand | Urgent | R/2022/086 | |
| Arteon, Golf 8, T-Roc, TiguanEngine compartment covers could come loose from their attachment | Low | R/2022/074 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2018/334 on 27 Nov 2018, for the belt buckle holder of rear right seat may not meet the strength requirements. The one launched after it was R/2018/352 on 12 Dec 2018, for rear seat bench welded connection may not be correctly performed. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/331, launched 28 November 2018. 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.