2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. Part of Generation 1 — 2009–2017.
Worst 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 80 | 1 | — | 87,908 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 40 | — | 3 | 63,658 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 16 | 1 | — | 67,344 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 15 | — | — | 57,686 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | 1 | — | 61,289 mi | |
| Fuel System | 11 | — | — | 66,737 mi | |
| Airbags | 10 | — | — | 93,100 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | — | 1 | 32,618 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | 3 | 63,396 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | — | — | 74,427 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | 2 | — | 70,300 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Driveline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Pressure/Temperature Sensor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~213,544 vehicles.
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.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 through June 2011. Due to a problem with the fuse for the exterior lights, the holder for the fuse that controls the vehicle's exterior lights circuit may melt.
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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
What are common problems with the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan?
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Does the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Tiguan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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