2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 6%of 168 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, 6% of the 168 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Sunroof had defected drain tubes. Due to the drain tubes being defected, it caused a major leak in the sunroof and ended up flooding the inside of the car. Due to the flooding, it shorted out my passenger air bag. My passenger air bag is not functioning correctly. Also, the engine light keeps coming on even after the problems are fixed. The engine has been fixed numerous times and the problems still come back. The engine is faulty. Problems keep arising with the engine in general. I had the car looked at numerous times and its always the same problem being fixed”
NHTSA complaint #11229439, filed 2019-07, 120,000 miles“2009 Tiguan 2.0 tsi all wheel drive in 2012 I discovered some wetness in the Tiguan floor mat. (less then 3 years old car) I took it to vw dealership, they found a malfunction of the roof drain hose. The estimate was so high $700 that I figure well, I can live with a little wetness when it rains hard. 2012 to 2015 the car was at pizza ardmore vw several times (the same dealership) due to an ongoing red and orange warning lights on the dashboard. Check engine including malfunction of the airbag. In may 2015 the engine completely stopped running. …”
NHTSA complaint #11006789, filed 2017-07, 28,000 miles“The turbo blew causing the car to stop in the middle of traffic. The blown turbo caused metal to go into my fuel system and oil. The air bag sensors are faulty. They cannot sense someone in the seats. The car had to be towed to a auto shop. Due to the blown turbo, it will cost $5,500 to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11309491, filed 2020-02, 135,000 miles“Drain tubes in the sunroof were corroded and leaking into the car. The water leak causes many electrical problems including short circuiting the passenger side airbag. The water leak is also causing lighting issues on inside of car. There is also many problems with the ESC light coming on just after it being serviced. The ESC light will come on while driving causing the car to slow down and wont let you accelerate.”
NHTSA complaint #11217194, filed 2019-05, 122,000 miles“Panoramic sunroof is leaking. Causing flooding in the car and is affecting some electrical equipment in the car. Passenger airbag sensor is affected as well due to the flooding. The leaking from the sunroof happens when the car is stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #11209969, filed 2019-05, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11034621Jun 11, 2026Inquiries
- 10231584Feb 2, 2023VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability.
- 10169133Dec 5, 2019As previously announced, Special Parts Collection 69V8 was a limited-time program. We have collected a sufficient quantity of airbags required to fulfil our requirements. The…
- 10168329Nov 21, 2019REVISED - Special Parts Collection Circular. Updated claiming and work instructions for wiring harness repairs.
- 10166773Oct 11, 2019Special Parts Collection Circular. Removed Florida only statement.
- 10166774Oct 10, 2019Special Parts Collection Communication. Removed Florida only reference.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 5 | 9% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 7 | 4% |
| 2018 | 15 | 5% |
| 2017 | 30 | 39% |
| 2016 | 37 | 38% |
| 2015 | 28 | 45% |
| 2014 | 46 | 55% |
| 2013 | 63 | 45% |
| 2012 | 33 | 22% |
| 2011 | 30 | 19% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 10 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
80 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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