Volkswagen Tiguan

Owner complaints to NHTSA for model years 2012–2025, the systems they concern and the trouble codes owners quote. Engines are from fueleconomy.gov.

Owner complaints1,533
Model year with most complaints2018
Crashes · fires · injuries reported46 · 11 · 42

Complaints by model year

YearComplaintsEngines
2012153
4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
201484
4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
201697
4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
201777
4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
2018289
4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
2019197
4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
2020141
4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
2022283
4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
202372
4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
202482
4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
202558
4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

Most reported systems

SystemReports
Engine410
Electrical system349
Unknown or other308
Air bags176
Power train151
Fuel/propulsion system121
Steering113
Forward collision avoidance104
Service brakes96
Structure74

Generic codes owners quote

CodeMeaningComplaints
P2402EVAP System Leak Detection Pump Control Circuit High3
P0341Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 or Single Sensor2
P0203Cylinder 3 Injector A Circuit/Open2
P04F0EVAP System High Load Purge Line A Performance2
P0328Knock/Combustion Vibration Sensor A Circuit High1
P2015Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor/Switch Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 1)1
P0588Cruise Control Vent Control Circuit High1
P050BCold Start Ignition Timing Performance1
P0204Cylinder 4 Injector A Circuit/Open1
P0491AIR System Insufficient Flow Bank 11
P24D6EVAP System Pressure Sensor/Switch B Circuit Range/Performance1
P2101Throttle Actuator A Control Motor Circuit Range/Performance1
P0431Catalyst 1 Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 21
P0451EVAP System Pressure Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance1

A complaint can list several systems. Counts are for the US market; more complaints can simply mean more cars sold.