{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11726578,"manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"03/20/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"03/24/2026","vin":"3VV0B7AX9JM","components":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE","summary":"My 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan experienced a failure of the airbag control module caused by water intrusion through the HVAC access area and failed seam seal tape at the cowl support. The dealership confirmed that water leaked through a factory seam, accumulated at the airbag module, and caused the module to fail. The airbag warning light is illuminated, and the system is inoperable.  This failure matches the same defect pattern covered under Volkswagen\u2019s recall campaigns for the Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport (water intrusion leading to airbag control module failure), but my VIN is not included. The root cause and safety implications are identical: water entering through a body seam/HVAC area and compromising the airbag system.  This is a safety\u2011critical issue that disables the airbags and creates a risk of injury in a crash. I am requesting NHTSA review this defect for potential recall expansion.  Dealership Findings:  \u2022 Water present at airbag control module \u2022 Water leaking through HVAC access hole \u2022 Failed seam seal tape at cowl support \u2022 Water accumulation damaging the airbag module \u2022 Cowl trim cracked and repaired \u2022 Recommended replacement of airbag control module and seam sealing tape \u2022 Estimated repair cost: $1,377 + tax   Safety Concern: Airbag system is disabled due to water intrusion from a factory seam. This creates a risk of injury or death in the event of a collision.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2018","productMake":"VOLKSWAGEN","productModel":"TIGUAN","manufacturer":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc."}]}]}