2013 Volkswagen Tiguan problems and complaints
Owners have filed 139 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (63), Electrical System (35), Engine (29).
Key takeaways
- 139 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 63 | 45% |
| Electrical System | 35 | 25% |
| Engine | 29 | 21% |
| Steering | 27 | 19% |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 4% |
| Power Train | 6 | 4% |
| Structure | 5 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 4% |
| Fuel System | 4 | 3% |
| Gasoline | 4 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD Later Release | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD Later Release | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD Early Release | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD Early Release | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-05-07
When driving down the highway, my power steering went out with zero warning or indicators leading up to it going out. Upon researching, this is a problem that many people have experienced with this make and model of vehicle.
Electrical System,air Bags,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-02-06
Feb 2026 My airbag light came on few days ago, now my horn doesn't work, and the functions on the steering wheel don't work, like being able to reset tire pressure and check functions for the car, the phone, the radio/cd information. Jan 2025 My seat belt (driver ) lock is broken ,to attach the seat belt in place..I...
Electrical System,air Bags - filed 2026-02-06
Feb 2026 My airbag light came on few days ago, now my horn doesn't work, and the functions on the steering wheel don't work, like being able to reset tire pressure and check functions for the car, the phone, the radio/cd information.
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More for the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.