2019 Volkswagen Tiguan problems and complaints
Owners have filed 196 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (57), Engine (44), Unknown Or Other (39).
Key takeaways
- 196 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 57 | 29% |
| Engine | 44 | 22% |
| Unknown Or Other | 39 | 20% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 25 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 12% |
| Power Train | 18 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 | 5% |
| Structure | 9 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 4% |
| Suspension | 6 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-26
Car burns excessive oil (1 quart per 1000 miles). Smoke comes from tail pipes. Had PCV replaced. Engine blocked scoped and valve guide #3 is bad. VW has not recalled this common issue and does NOT have the parts available to fix (on 6+ month back order).
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-10-23
I am calling to open a formal escalation case against Volkswagen. I just had a major engine replacement now covered under warranty. Immediately upon delivery, the vehicle began severely leaking drivetrain fluid from the bevel box. The dealership text-admitted that their Technical Service Bulletin repair failed and that...
Engine - filed 2026-10-21
Cylinder head failure. Vehicle is currently at VW dealership waiting on part that is in a nationwide backorder as so many are failing. I was told it will be at least a 4-6 week wait for repair, maybe longer as part is backordered. Vehicle had a full inspection done by VW dealership. Vehicle was needing oil in between o...
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More for the 2019 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.