2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
Common Problems
Ranked from 67 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
13 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Electrical system failure leading to shutdown
17complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe vehicle's electrical system fails, causing all electronic components to shut down while driving.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V824000
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Engine stalling and loss of power
15complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls and loses power, sometimes accompanied by a limp mode, reducing vehicle control.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Automatic Braking System Malfunction
9complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe car's autonomous braking system activates unexpectedly, causing sudden braking without any external threat.
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Automatic Emergency Braking System Malfunctions
6complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe automatic emergency braking system engages unexpectedly or fails to function properly, posing a safety risk.
Related recall: 18V824000
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Ignition switch failure leading to engine stalling
6complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe ignition switch fails, causing the engine to stall and the vehicle's electrical system to shut down.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V824000
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Sunroof Leaks and Explosions
6complaintsHigh severityOtherPanoramic sunroofs leak water or explode, causing significant water damage and potential electrical failures.
Related recall: 19V241000
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Sunroof Leaks Causing Interior Damage
4complaintsHigh severityOtherThe sunroof leaks, causing water damage to the interior, including the seatbelts and carpet, leading to mold growth and unpleasant odors.
Related recall: 19V241000
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Electrical System Failure Causing Dashboard and Controls to Shutdown
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe entire electrical system, including the dashboard, controls, and instruments, shuts down while driving, posing a significant safety risk.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 18V824000
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Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunctions
2complaintsSafety riskOtherThe forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, causing abrupt braking without any visible threat, increasing the risk of accidents.
Related recall: 19V241000
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Fuel system issues leading to high oil consumption
2complaintsLow severityFuel systemThe fuel system consumes an excessive amount of oil, potentially leading to engine damage.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Suspension failure leading to uneven ride
2complaintsMedium severitySuspensionThe rear axle coil springs fail, causing uneven ride height and potential safety issues.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 19V188000
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Transmission Lag and Delayed Power Delivery
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission experiences a delay in power delivery, causing the car to feel powerless during acceleration.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Windshield Condensation Issues
2complaintsLow severityOtherCondensation forms inside the headlights overnight, potentially affecting visibility.
Related recall: 19V241000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.