Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 09/08/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (37% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Engine complaints here are 3.0× the median for that category across the 2584 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 51 · 37% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 24 · 17.4% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 · 8% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 11 · 8% | No official action | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 · 5.8% | No official action | — |
| Structure:body | 7 · 5.1% | Recalled | Recall 22V226000 |
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.
Percentages are the share of the 138 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V038000 · 2021 · reported 02/01/2021
The seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V716000 · 2020 · reported 11/18/2020
A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V176000 · 2022 · reported 03/23/2022
A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
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
NHTSA campaign 22V514000 · 2022 · reported 07/20/2022
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing 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.
“Iâve had my Volkswagen Tiguen since 2021 fresh off the lot. I have been the only owner of the car at about 30,000 miles my…”NHTSA complaint 11699659 — filed 11/16/2025 · ENGINE
“Check engine light came on with excessive oil leaking from engine. Dealer inspected and diagnosed the PCV/Oil separator had failed, multiple valve stem seals had…”NHTSA complaint 11699440 — filed 11/14/2025 · ENGINE
“I purchased about 4 months ago with about 139,000 miles on it. The vehicle now has 142,000 miles and is experiencing excessive oil consumptionâapproximately 0.9…”NHTSA complaint 11689188 — filed 09/23/2025 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 51 of 138 NHTSA complaints (37%), followed by unspecified/other issues (29), electrical system (24), fuel/propulsion system (11). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
138 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Of those, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V038000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
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.
