2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

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2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:56:58.609Z

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

2021: 126 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

ENGINE 33%

33% of complaints: engine — 42 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 21 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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On 4/6/24 the steering wheel locked while driving the car . Causing the car to go off the road into a 40 ft ditch and hit a tree

NHTSA ODI report, 20240418

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 10 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY/WIPER 6%

6% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 8 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20201211 — back over prevention

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Campaign 20V716000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210218 — seats

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat tracks and, as necessary, install the bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Campaign 21V038000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220603 — structure

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.

Campaign 22V226000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220613 — suspension

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Campaign 22V176000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220802 — back over prevention, equipment

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Campaign 22V514000 — check if this car was fixed