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2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 143 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan, most often about the engine (40% of complaints, typically around 51,500 miles). It is 7th of 18 Tiguan model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan problems
Engine
57 complaints · 40%Half of these problems showed up before 51,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive. The low oil level warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who observed a crack in the oil pan. The vehicle was repaired, but the…
The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the valve cover needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred.…
Other or unspecified
29 complaints · 20%Electrical
25 complaints · 18%The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the overhead console detached from the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the overhead console to be replaced. The vehicle…
The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 - 20 MPH the "stop and start failure" message was displayed. The contact restarted the vehicle and the "fault electronic brake" and "driver door switch failure" messages became displayed. The contact pulled to the side of…
Fuel system
12 complaints · 8%Body and structure
11 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: body, interior panels.
The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the overhead console detached from the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the overhead console to be replaced. The vehicle…
The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the sunroof console detached. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a detached sunroof console. The contact was informed that the sunroof console needed to be replaced. The…
Driver assistance
11 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, warnings.
The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle would brake independently suddenly. The contact stated that the independent braking had been an ongoing failure since he purchased the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated, however…
Transmission
11 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while driving out of the driveway at approximately 5 MPH, the parking brakes engaged independently. An alert stating that the vehicle is in motion was heard. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and was able to continue to drive; however, the…
The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving downhill at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power. The vehicle was coasted into a driveway and restarted. Upon restarting the vehicle, the electronic power control (epc) warning light and the yellow triangle for the…
Visibility and wipers
9 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.
The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof shattered. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls
Equipment: software
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 16, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91dv.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 golf gti, jetta gli, jetta nf, arteon fl, tiguan lwb, 2022 taos, jetta pa, tiguan pa, 2021-2022 atlas cross sport, and atlas fl vehicles. The manufacturing process of the emmc memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
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.
Suspension
Risk: A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 13, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42l8.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 tiguan, taos, and 2021 tiguan long wheel base (lwb) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk: The seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat tracks and, as necessary, install the bolts, free of charge. The recall began february 18, 2021. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72l6.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 volkswagen tiguan long wheelbase and jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began december 11, 2020. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91bb/91bc.
Full defect summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 atlas cross sport, tiguan lwb, jetta nf, jetta gli, golf gti, atlas fl and arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
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 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (57 complaints, typically around 51,500 miles); other or unspecified (29 complaints); electrical (25 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 20, 2022 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2021 a bad year for the Volkswagen Tiguan?
- It is 7th of 18 Tiguan model years by number of complaints, with 143 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.