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2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 177 owner complaints filed with federal regulators, with complaints concentrated in electrical system. Owners whose Tiguan has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

Most-reported problem areas

Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 177 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan:

Electrical system49 complaints
Unknown or other23 complaints
Service brakes15 complaints
Engine14 complaints
Power train14 complaints
Forward collision avoidance13 complaints

What owners told federal regulators

"The windshield fluid washer disappeared aka consumed mystery without the operator usage. i had to fill in a gallon of the windshield washer every2-3 months, and i did not do any washing or anything to use the fluid. last week, the check engine came in and told me to fill the…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/27/2024
"I have been having serious stalling issues with this car...since the 1st day i received it. when i am driving the car would refuse to accelerate like getting on and off exits on expressway...changing lanes etc...it also stalls and the engine stops while driving..the car has a …"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/27/2019
"Purchased car in july 2019 and the carnet has never functioned properly. after calling customer care and carnet i was told to take it into the dealership. after two separate visits and leaving my car for several days i was told it's a known issue and there's nothing they can d…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/23/2019

NHTSA recall campaigns (5)

Equipment:other:labels
27/03/2019 · 19V241000
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply w…
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
26/11/2018 · 18V824000
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. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to le…
Suspension:rear:springs:coil springs
06/03/2019 · 19V188000
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.
Structure:body
06/04/2022 · 22V226000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently atta…
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
31/10/2022 · 22V815000
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, …

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your Tiguan been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Tiguan has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Based on 177 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan are electrical system, unknown or other, service brakes.

How many recalls does the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Tiguan has had electrical system or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan.

All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.