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2011 Volkswagen Tiguan Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 160 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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56/100

Use Caution — 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
160
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
4
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Volkswagen dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V483000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V441000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V569000
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Most Common Problems — 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Based on 160 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
51
Electrical System
39
Exterior Lighting
17
Steering
14
Air Bags
13
Power Train
8
Unknown Or Other
3
Vehicle Speed Control
3
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Volkswagen Tiguan — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan

Is the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan has 3 recalls and 160 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan are: Engine, Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan safe to buy?
The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Volkswagen Tiguan should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.