Worst 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 32 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 24 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 | — | — | 23,060 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 10 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 10 | 1 | — | 7,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 6 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | — | — | 189 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 6 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 88,400 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 5 | — | — | 11,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 1 | — | 20,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | 13,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 23,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | 13,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | 7,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 3,200 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 7,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~135,016 vehicles.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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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