2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 11/01/2026
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
Share of the 144 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan overview page.
What owners report
“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
“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
“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
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan have engine problems?
Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan: 54 of 144 complaints on file (37.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan have in total?
144 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 2 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.
