2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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.
- Complaints
- 195
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2019
None on file
29% of complaints
Complaints per year
2019: 195 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 168 |
| 2010 | 110 |
| 2011 | 162 |
| 2012 | 153 |
| 2013 | 140 |
| 2014 | 84 |
| 2015 | 62 |
| 2016 | 97 |
| 2017 | 76 |
| 2018 | 287 |
| 2019 | 195 |
| 2020 | 140 |
| 2021 | 144 |
| 2022 | 274 |
| 2023 | 71 |
| 2024 | 77 |
| 2025 | 55 |
| 2026 | 36 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
29% · 57 reportsMost commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.
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Vehicle frequently shakes/shudders violently under light/normal acceleration in stop-and-go traffic, creating a safety hazard and extremely uncomfortable driving situation.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-15
Also filed under Power train
Engine
23% · 44 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The car, a 2019 VW Tiguan, had a âcheck engineâ light come on, and the resulting diagnosis and repairs - using VWâs specific engine fault codes - led to the replacement of both water pumps at 72,000 miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-07
This vehicle is burning oil! I have stayed on top of getting the regular/required oil changes but inbetween we have had to constantly top off the oil. I also get all oil changes at the dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-01
The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle drove over a pothole or an object on the roadway and the vehicle stalled. The failure had reoccurred on several occasions.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-13
Also filed under Power train
Forward collision avoidance
16% · 31 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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The emergency braking system caused a rear accident . Leaving at fault " unable to control vehicles ", listed by State Farm, resulting in a personal injury claim with no injuries for $475,000.00 all parties including Volkswagen will be sued .
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-17
Also filed under Service brakes
Service brakes
12% · 24 reportsPower train
9% · 18 reportsMost commonly citing floor shift.
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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2018-12-13Electrical system18V824000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
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2019Complaint volume 195 complaints filed for this model year.
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2019-04-12Suspension19V188000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.
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2019-04-16Equipment19V241000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The tire information label contains inaccurate tire dimension and inflation pressure specifications.
Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
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2022-06-03Structure22V226000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N5.
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2022-11-18Tires22V815000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Remedy: Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or AudiÂs customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 57 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 44 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 31 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V824000 · Electrical system
- Recall 19V188000 · Suspension
- Recall 19V241000 · Equipment
- Recall 22V226000 · Structure
- Recall 22V815000 · Tires
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.