2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

29Engine complaints

20.9%Of all 139 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS59 · 42.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM34 · 24.5%

ENGINE29 · 20.9%

STEERING27 · 19.4%

Unspecified / other16 · 11.5%

Share of the 139 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan overview page.

What owners report

“WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE EPC LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND SLOW DOWN AS I…”NHTSA complaint 11318333 — filed 03/16/2020

“AFTER DEALER REPAAIR AIRBAG TWICE OIL PRESSURE COME ON AND OFF”NHTSA complaint 11174595 — filed 02/05/2019

“I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY WHEN MY ENGINE FAILED. MY YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL NUMBER IS LISTED IN THE VW TIMING CHAIN SETTLEMENT, BUT…”NHTSA complaint 11173529 — filed 02/01/2019

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan: 29 of 139 complaints on file (20.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan have in total?

139 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.