2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan. Part of Generation 1 — 2009–2017.

20132015
Complaints
126
per 10K Sold
50.2
US Sales
25,121
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#143 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:59,854 mi
#222 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:61,698 mi
#319 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:48,227 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Airbags
43
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
59,854
Electrical Faults
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
61,698
Steering Defects
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
48,227
Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
30,733
Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Camera System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~567,466 vehicles.

18V329000Uncategorized
~252 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

15V483000Air Bags:frontal
~415,825 affected

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.

14V441000Gasoline Fuel System
~151,389 affected

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.

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2014 Volkswagen Tiguan — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan has 126 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 43 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Top reported problems: Airbags (43 complaints, avg 59,854 mi); Electrical Faults (22 complaints, avg 61,698 mi); Steering Defects (19 complaints, avg 48,227 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 55,097 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 567,466 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

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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