4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,571 miles

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problem #7

Mar 212023

Tiguan

  • miles
There is mold growing in my vehicle due to there being a sealant issue with my panoramic moon/sun roof, causing a water leak into the vehicle. The moon roof is fully functioning, but a VW dealer has told me that this is a known issue for my model and year, and he recommends trading it in because even if I spend the $6K+ it would take to replace it - there is no guarantee it won-??t occur again. I have been inhaling the moldy air in my vehicle and this is 1000% a safety hazard!

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #6

Dec 012019

Tiguan 4-cyl

  • miles
Vehicle VW Tiguan 2014 VIN:[XXX] Vehicle has been presenting several issues. Carbon Build up causing vehicle to stall and tremble turning off some times. Safety concern as it could cause an accident. Bad heater core as it gets restricted and reheats the vehicle possible outcome a fire, Safety concern due to live threatening condition. Misdiagnosed several times to change spark plugs, might be a computer misdiagnose, safety concern due to possible accident and live threatening condition Leak of oil, bad seals and hoses, vehicle smell like burn oil could catch fire safety concern to live. The 2014 VW Tiguan have a campaign number 18V329000 with NHTSA, yet my VIN number does not shows in the recall. Also many models from VW carry all this different issues and have been recall. Please advice on the proper procedure for me to follow to add my VIN to the recalls as this vehicle does not meet the warranties of merchantability. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. Thank you. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #5

Aug 012022

Tiguan

  • miles
This is the second time my Volkswagen Tiguan's spring clock has broken. As a result I have lost access to my airbags and horn. I also can't contact my driver electrical from the steering wheel. I am being told there is no way of knowing when the dealership may be able to get the part. I will be driving in an extremely unsafe care with my one-year old son. This is terrifying.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #4

Jan 072022

Tiguan

  • miles
The clock spring in my vehicle went out. There is a backorder of upwards of 1 yr for part to replace. VW stated its a known issue. Until the clock spring gets fixed, I have no drivers side airbag, no horn, all lights on dash are on. With them all on, I am not alerted to any issues that may be occurring with any system in my vehicle.

- St Paul, MN, USA

problem #3

Jun 012019

Tiguan

  • 62,000 miles
Something was wrong with the turbo I was driving and car just shut off I took it in they said it was the turbo not even 2 years go by and I started to drive and car was jerky and idling funny took it to advanced auto for a diagnostic and they said it was the turbo. Im taking it back to the dealer tomorrw with 3 more years of payments left

- Lewis Center, OH, USA

problem #2

Jan 122017

Tiguan

  • 60,000 miles
After taking car to VW dealer I received these repair estimates: Air bag control module needs to be replaced...seat belt assembly 655 recommend replacing right seat belt....crankcase breather hose recommend replacing breather valve. Was parked and idle was fluctuating abnormally...air bag light came on for no apparent reason and seatbelt works fine.

- Lake Bluff, IL, USA

problem #1

Mar 012016

Tiguan

  • 50,000 miles
Takata recall - driver's side air bag stopped working the horn stopped working while I was driving. I found out that the horn wasn't working as I was almost killed by someone moving in to my lane and directly toward my car. Luckily, they saw me at the last minute., all computer communication in the steering column stopped working. Looked on line and saw that these issues were caused by a bad clock switch. Took the car to the dealer and I was told there was no recall for my car. They told me that the clock spring was no longer covered by warranty because I had 50,000 miles on the car. The dealer wanted to charge me $800 to fix the clock spring.

- Mahwah, NJ, USA