Worst 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 48 | 1 | 1 | 11,474 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 31 | — | 1 | 5,494 mi | |
| Brakes | 23 | 1 | — | 3,528 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 17 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 14 | — | — | 3,671 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 1 | — | 1,459 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 10 | — | — | 21,345 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 10 | 2 | — | 37,997 mi | |
| Fuel System | 10 | — | — | 4,442 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 2 | — | 19,114 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | — | 10,327 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 5 | — | — | 34,725 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~432,327 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The tire information label contains inaccurate tire dimension and inflation pressure specifications. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
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2019 Volkswagen Tiguan — FAQ
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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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