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2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
Common Problems

Ranked from 55 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

2
Safety
2
High severity
4
Medium
1
Low
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

9 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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  1. 1

    Excessive Oil Consumption

    17complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine experiences significant oil loss, leading to frequent oil changes and potential engine damage.

    $400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Center Console Falling Out

    10complaints
    High severityOther

    The center console above the rearview mirror falls out, obstructing the rearview mirror and potentially causing accidents.

  3. 3

    Check Engine Light Issues

    10complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The check engine light frequently illuminates without clear warning, indicating underlying mechanical issues.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Sunroof Shattering

    8complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The panoramic sunroof suddenly shatters, causing glass to fly and posing a risk of injury or accident.

  5. 5

    Severe Oil Pressure Issues

    7complaints
    Safety riskEngine

    Severe oil pressure issues lead to engine damage, including blown head gaskets and cracked oil pans, often requiring extensive repairs.

  6. 6

    Overhead Console Malfunction

    5complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The overhead console controlling the sunroof and lights malfunctions, falling out and obstructing visibility.

  7. 7

    Wiper System Glitches

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The wiper system malfunctions, with wipers randomly starting or stopping, affecting visibility and safety.

  8. 8

    Adaptive Cruise Control Failure

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Adaptive cruise control intermittently fails to function properly, leading to unexpected behavior.

  9. 9

    Infotainment System Glitches

    2complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    The infotainment system malfunctions, causing random music playback, freezing, and unresponsiveness.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan2011 Volkswagen Tiguan2016 Volkswagen Tiguan2017 Volkswagen Tiguan2018 Volkswagen Tiguan2019 Volkswagen Tiguan2020 Volkswagen Tiguan2022 Volkswagen TiguanAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

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.

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