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Volkswagen Tiguan

2019–2023 only

1,234 classified complaints 13 recalls

477,519 sold in the US for 2019–2023.

17 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2019–2023 Volkswagen Tiguan models have 1,234 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 13 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically surfacing around 5,241 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2019–2023 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Volkswagen Tiguan report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2009–2013

2014–2018

2019–2023

2024–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2019–2023 only

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 190 complaints · 4.0/10k sold

Median onset: 5,241 miles. 1.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

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Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 185 complaints · 3.9/10k sold

Median onset: 50,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

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Body control and other modules · Electrical 155 complaints · 3.2/10k sold

Median onset: 3,600 miles. 0.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 124 complaints · 2.6/10k sold

Median onset: 23,000 miles. 4.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 124 complaints · 2.6/10k sold

Median onset: 350 miles. 2.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

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Stalling and no-start · Engine 70 complaints · 1.5/10k sold

Median onset: 3,400 miles. 2.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Infotainment, screen and software · Electrical 46 complaints · 1.0/10k sold

Median onset: 10 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 42 complaints · 0.9/10k sold

Median onset: 74,103 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works.

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How does 2019–2023 compare with other Tiguan years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2019–2023 model years. See the full Volkswagen Tiguan report for every year and full specs/safety data.