Worst 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 44 | 2 | — | 2,110 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 29 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 25 | 2 | — | 33,023 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 13 | — | — | 7,741 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 10 | — | — | 7,310 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 9 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 8 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 | — | — | 3,500 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 6 | 1 | — | 2,720 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 1,953 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 3,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 64,667 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING | 3 | — | — | 30,400 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 1 | — | 1,700 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 61,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 1,953 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | 1 | — | 1,750 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | — | — | 17,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi |
Recalls for 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~11,941 vehicles.
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 2020 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly torqued.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly torqued.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.
Other Volkswagen Tiguan Years
Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Tiguan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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