Volkswagen Tiguan
EPA MPG:
23 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
23 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 3 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2024 Tiguan will have about average reliability when compared to the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2022, 2023, and 2024 models, and the Volkswagen brand score.
The 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA.
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The 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan has been recalled 3 times by NHTSA.
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2013 SUVs Reliability
This Car
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Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Tiguan
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Volkswagen vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
NA
NA
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NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
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2004
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2007
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2009*
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Powertrain
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2007
2008
2009*
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
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2017
2018*
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009*
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009*
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Cooling
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009*
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Electrical
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009*
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Transmission Major
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009*
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Transmission Minor
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009*
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Drive System
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2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009*
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
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2017
2018*
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Fuel System/Emissions
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2001
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2007
2008
2009*
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Exhaust
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2001
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2005
2006
2007
2008
2009*
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
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2001
2002
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2005
2006
2007
2008
2009*
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Brakes
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2007
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2009*
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Climate System
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2007
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2009*
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
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NA
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2019
2020
2021
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Build Quality
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2009*
NA
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NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
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NA
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2019
2020
2021
2022
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2024
Electrical Accessories
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2001
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2005
2006
2007
2008
2009*
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Body Hardware
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009*
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Paint/Trim
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009*
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Noises/Leaks
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2003
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2005
2006
2007
2008
2009*
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
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2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
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Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
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2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009*
NA
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
NA
2014
NA
2015
NA
2016
2017
2018*
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 16, 2018
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
What should you do:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
18V329000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
252
AIR BAGS
Aug 04, 2015
A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
What should you do:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off. If the airbag light is on and the steering wheel clock spring requires replacement, dealers will install a new steering wheel clock spring. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
15V483000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
415825
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 21, 2014
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 to June 2014. When using winterized fuel, in certain conditions bubbles may form in the fuel system which could result in the vehicle stalling.
What should you do:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to increase the fuel pump pressure, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24AV/2W.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
14V441000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
151389
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