2013 Volkswagen Tiguan

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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:56:43.666Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2013: 139 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2009	167
2010	109
2011	160
2012	152
2013	139
2014	82
2015	62
2016	95
2017	73
2018	274
2019	183
2020	132
2021	126
2022	243
2023	57
2024	54
2025	38
2026	20

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 42%

42% of complaints: air bags — 59 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

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ON JULY 13,2020 I WAS DRIVING ON A MAIN CITY STREET THE AIR BAGS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DEPLOYED. I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING NOR WAS I HIT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200803

The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the check air bag warning light illuminated. Additionally, all the buttons on the steering wheel became inoperable.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231219

NO ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO STEERING WHEEL, AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON... ALL SIMILAR PROBLEMS TO TAKATA RECALL BUT MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND THE DEALERSHIP IS TRYING TO CHARGE ME $800 TO FIX IT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171106

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%

24% of complaints: electrical system — 34 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 21%

21% of complaints: engine — 29 distinct reports on file.

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After filling up one day I was heading home and started to smell gas from my ac vents when I turned it on I didnât pay much attention until I got nauseous and a huge headache.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240708

STEERING 19%

19% of complaints: steering — 27 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

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FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEMS... REPLACED REAR FUEL PUMP 8/15/2017. CAR BLEW OUT FUEL LINE WITHIN TWO WEEKS.. SPILLED GAS ALL UNDER CAR.. CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED TO THE GOUND. VW TECHNICAL PROS DID WORK... @ AUDI PENSACOLA (SONIC AUTO GROUP) .

NHTSA ODI report, 20180313

WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE IT WILL GET UP TO 40 SPEED AND NOT ABOVE AND STALL OUT TO 0 MPH. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE AND STALL FOR DURATION OF TIME, THEN IT WILL DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED UNDER 10-20MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160108

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20140819 — fuel system, gasoline

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 to June 2014.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to increase the fuel pump pressure, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987.

Campaign 14V441000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20150324 — PE (closed 20150928)

Air Bag Clockspring Failure

R 20160115 — air bags

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off.

Campaign 15V483000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20171113 — RQ (closed 20180504)

Air Bag Clockspring Failure

I 20180418 — EA (open)

Air Bag Clockspring Failure

R 20181129 — unknown or other

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018.

Campaign 18V329000 — check if this car was fixed