2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 193 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

45/100

High Reported Activity — 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

5 recalls on record

193

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

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.

🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels

The incorrect specifications can result in improper tire inflations or to installing a tire of the wrong size on the vehicle. Either of these situations can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298….

NHTSA #19V241000

🔧 Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel

If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers…

NHTSA #18V824000

🔧 Suspension: Rear: Springs: Coil Springs

If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298….

NHTSA #19V188000

🔧 Structure: Body

An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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…

NHTSA #22V226000

🔧 Tires: Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems

An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audis customer service at…

NHTSA #22V815000

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Most Common Problems — 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

Based on 193 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Engine

Power Train

Service Brakes

Forward Collision Avoidance

Vehicle Speed Control

Suspension

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Volkswagen Tiguan — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2018, 2022 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ 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 recall campaigns and 193 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get 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, Engine, 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 with higher complaint counts: 2018, 2022.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

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.