2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Engine Problems

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

36Engine complaints

19.6%Of all 184 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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM54 · 29.3%

Unspecified / other37 · 20.1%

ENGINE36 · 19.6%

SERVICE BRAKES24 · 13%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING18 · 9.8%

Share of the 184 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan overview page.

What owners report

“My problem does not involve a crash but involves frequent DELAYED ACCELERATION in warm and cold weather, due to Drive-by-Wire technology or software. My VW…”NHTSA complaint 11497122 — filed 12/12/2022

“Blind spot indicator went out dealer replaced under warranty (passenger side) warranty expired a few thousand miles later and now the driver side is faulty…”NHTSA complaint 11478844 — filed 08/11/2022

“Automatic start/stop feature malfunctioned while vehicle was at a complete stop in a left hand turn lane at the front of an intersection. Caused major…”NHTSA complaint 11436492 — filed 10/12/2021

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

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan: 36 of 184 complaints on file (19.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan have in total?

184 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 5 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.