Volkswagen Tiguan - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the VW Tiguan

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the VW Tiguan, for which Volkswagen has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your VW Tiguan. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your VW Tiguan have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN
Tip: Reliability of the VW Tiguan

Latest Tiguan’s Issues in the EU

All Tiguan’s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

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Latest Tiguan’s Issues in the UK

VW TIGUAN (2021) – REAR WHEEL BEARING HOUSINGS
on 29/05/2022
VW TIGUAN (23/07/2021 – 20/09/2021) RECALL: Problem description: On Tiguan LWB vehicles of a limited production period sporadic malfunctions in a pressure […]
VW TIGUAN (2019 – 2022) – THE FUSE IN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM
on 06/04/2022
VW TIGUAN (23/01/2019 – 10/02/2022) RECALL: Problem description: The fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced […]
VW TIGUAN (2020 – 2022) – ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVERS
on 22/03/2022
VW TIGUAN (05/09/2020 – 17/02/2022) RECALL: Problem description: On affected vehicles engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very […]