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2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 141 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan, most often about the other or unspecified (37% of complaints). It is 8th of 18 Tiguan model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan problems
Other or unspecified
52 complaints · 37%Seatbelts are wet and moisture is building up in the car after heavy rain while sunroof and all doors closed and car is parked. Possibly a sunroof draining issue. Seatbelts mainly affected are in the rear, particularly rear-passenger - but front belts affected also. Water also observed in rear door wells and on front…
My vehicle's front assist collision sensor will engage itself while going down some driveways regardless of how slow or angled I try to exit (I always make sure that my exit and turns are safe from any ongoing traffic so the sensor is only being tripped from ground in front of the sensor). I have been almost been rear…
Electrical
34 complaints · 24%The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that water was entering the rear seat of the vehicle. The contact stated that the water intrusion had caused a short circuit in the vehicle and the vehicle was driving with reduced engine power. The contact stated that the water intrusion also disrupted the…
Engine
28 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 59,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that the engine warning light was illuminated due to an emissions issue. The message to check the oil level was displayed. The contact pulled over to check the oil and added a quart of oil. The vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The…
The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while the outside temperature was cool, the vehicle operated normally. However, when the heat index was high, the message that the starter was hot was displayed. Shortly afterwards, the instrument cluster went black, and the vehicle stalled. The driver…
Body and structure
16 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, interior panels.
The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that the interior overhead console had become detached from the interior roof of the vehicle. The contact used tape to temporarily secure the console. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The…
The contact leased a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while his wife was entering the vehicle, she noticed that the overhead console was not properly secured. While his wife was driving at unknown speeds in high temperatures, the overhead console detached from the roof. The contact was unable to utilize…
Driver assistance
16 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 5,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, adaptive cruise control.
My vehicle's front assist collision sensor will engage itself while going down some driveways regardless of how slow or angled I try to exit (I always make sure that my exit and turns are safe from any ongoing traffic so the sensor is only being tripped from ground in front of the sensor). I have been almost been rear…
The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, the automatic emergency braking engaged without warning. The vehicle came to a complete stop. The contact pulled over to the side of the road waited for a minute then drove to his destination with no further issues. The contact…
Brakes
11 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: antilock.
Brakes starting squealing periodically when applying the brakes lightly, with only 1,000 miles on the vehicle. Took the vehicle back to the dealership and they said it was normal. Brakes now squealing nearly all the time when brakes applied lightly, not so much if braking heavily. Vehicle has 5,000 miles on it. Had…
The vehicle was backed out of a parking space in a lot. A pop was heard and the brake the brake pedal went to the floor and eventually stopped. The instrument panel showed faulty brake booster. I had vw tow the vehicle to the dealership and they ordered a new brake booster and replaced it. On may 7, 2021 the same…
Visibility and wipers
11 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: windshield wiper/washer.
The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the contact turned on the windshield washer fluid to clean the front and rear windshield and the windshield washer fluid leaked into the vehicle onto the brake and accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the windshield washer fluid…
Lights
9 complaints · 6%The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, upon entering the vehicle, the contact became aware that the dome light had detached and fallen. The contact stated that the electrical wiring was hanging down. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls
Body and structure: body
Risk: An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 3, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66n5.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 tiguan and 2018-2021 tiguan long wheel base (lwb) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk: Improperly torqued bolts may prevent the third row seat belt from performing as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. Owners are advised: no one should occupy the third row seat due to the safety risk. The recall began october 7, 2020. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen number for this recall is 69ba.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 tiguan lwb vehicles. The third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly torqued.
Seats
Risk: In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began september 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72l1, 72k8, and 72k9.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 volkswagen atlas cross sport, jetta, jetta gli and tiguan and audi q5 and sq5 and 2021 volkswagen atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (52 complaints); electrical (34 complaints); engine (28 complaints, typically around 59,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 6, 2022 (body and structure). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2020 a bad year for the Volkswagen Tiguan?
- It is 8th of 18 Tiguan model years by number of complaints, with 141 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.