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2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 176 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
176
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan (5)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V241000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V824000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V188000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V226000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V815000
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Most Common Problems — 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

Based on 176 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
49
Unknown Or Other
23
Service Brakes
15
Power Train
14
Engine
13
Forward Collision Avoidance
13
Vehicle Speed Control
6
Suspension
5
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Volkswagen Tiguan — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.

2013 139 complaints 2014 81 complaints 2015 62 complaints 2016 95 complaints 2017 72 complaints 2018 273 complaints 2019 176 complaints 2020 124 complaints 2021 122 complaints 2022 231 complaints 2023 57 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2018, 2022 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

Is the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan has 5 recalls and 176 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan has 5 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 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan are: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan safe to buy?
The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Volkswagen Tiguan should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Volkswagen Tiguan are: 2015, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2018, 2022.
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.