CarModelProblems.com

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 2.7× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
184Complaints
5Recalls
6Crashes
1Fires
5Injured
0Deaths

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

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (29.3% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Electrical System complaints here are 2.7× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System54 · 29.3%RecalledRecall 18V824000
Engine36 · 19.6%not available
Service Brakes24 · 13%not available
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking18 · 9.8%not available
Power Train15 · 8.2%not available
Vehicle Speed Control12 · 6.5%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

Unspecified / other37 · 20.1%
ENGINE36 · 19.6%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING18 · 9.8%
POWER TRAIN15 · 8.2%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL12 · 6.5%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING10 · 5.4%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM10 · 5.4%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS10 · 5.4%

Percentages are the share of the 184 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 5 campaigns

Equipment:other:labels

NHTSA campaign 19V241000 · 2019 · reported 03/27/2019

The incorrect specifications can result in improper tire inflations or to installing a tire of the wrong size on the vehicle. Either of these situations can increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel

NHTSA campaign 18V824000 · 2018 · reported 11/26/2018

If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Suspension:rear:springs:coil Springs

NHTSA campaign 19V188000 · 2019 · reported 03/06/2019

If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:body

NHTSA campaign 22V226000 · 2022 · reported 04/06/2022

An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

NHTSA campaign 22V815000 · 2022 · reported 10/31/2022

An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“I put my groceries in the passenger side of my car and walked around to my driver's door. I touched the button on the door…”NHTSA complaint 11519810 — filed 05/01/2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“Error code: "Driver door contact switch". When this comes on randomly I can't unlock or lock my doors. I have had to climb out of…”NHTSA complaint 11503278 — filed 01/23/2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“While driving at night the cars IP displayed a warning "ignition system shutdown please check your start system", the Instrument panel and information display then…”NHTSA complaint 11493350 — filed 11/13/2022 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

22018512019302020222021262022452023412024352025322026

Frequently asked questions

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

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 54 of 184 NHTSA complaints (29.3%), followed by unspecified/other issues (37), engine (36), service brakes (24). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan have?

184 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 6 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?

Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V241000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

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.