2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 6%of 168 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, 6% of the 168 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,050 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I am the owner of a 2009 vw Tiguan. On several occasions as I am coasting downhill the car begins to accelerates even though I am continuously pressing the brakes. As I am, pressing the brake that car begins to idle up instead of down and the engine grinds.”
NHTSA complaint #10376853, filed 2011-01, 36,100 miles“I was driving on rolling road (north) toward old keen mill road in springfield, virginia around 4:05 pm on november 4, 2014 (tuesday). I saw the smoke coming out near the hood in the front while waiting for traffic light, so I pulled over to the parking lot near a gas station. I saw people waved to me, and yelled at me to stop, I got off my car and they told me my car was on fire at the bottom, we bend down and looked the bottom of the vehicle, and saw the fire burning on the material hanging down. …”
NHTSA complaint #10652651, filed 2014-11, 49,880 miles“I own a 2009 vw Tiguan. The car burst into flames this morning after the check engine light went on while my pregnant wife was driving the car this morning. The car has been maintained by vw and had roughly 22,000 miles on it. I bought the car from evanston autobarn vw in 2010 and serviced it at fletcher jones vw of chicago. I filed an insurance claim this morning and contacted both vw dealerships and your 24 hour help line. Vw has been zero help to us. Everyone said to call my insurance company. This is not an insurance issue. There was no collision. …”
NHTSA complaint #10429344, filed 2011-10, 24,000 miles“Car just turned a year old with 10,477 going down the highway 65miles per hour when I thought my tire was going flat because I felt a jerk in the acceleration I pulled over to check the tires I saw all blue smoke coming from exhaust. It was not until I go to the side of the road to noticed a problem.no sign of engine light or codes came on until I was in park checking my tires. The problem was rectified,broken fuel lines...after discussing this with other they informed me I was pretty darn lucky due to the fact the engine could have ignited...”
NHTSA complaint #10342430, filed 2010-07, 10,474 miles“Ecm failure which causes vehicle to travel a maximum of 15mph. Engine runs rough and will not restart for a minute after you turn off ignition. Dash board lights come on, and information center indicates engine fault - workshop .”
NHTSA complaint #10324058, filed 2010-04, 5,250 milesRelated recalls
- 08V235000May 28, 2008Volkswagen is recalling 4,079 my 2008 passat and 2,500 my 2009 tiguan passenger vehicles equipped with 2.0t fsi ulev ii engines. These vehicles have an engine…Covers: Volkswagen Tiguan 2009, Passat 2008
Related service bulletins
- 10250798Feb 22, 2024VW Engine oil quality standards
- 10245607Nov 22, 2023VW Engine oil quality standards
- 10241177Aug 21, 2023Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- 10239653Jul 10, 2023Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- 10238307Jun 20, 2023Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.
- 10238306Jun 20, 2023Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.
- 10238300Jun 15, 2023Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.
- 10238297Jun 15, 2023Diagnostic Aid for engine misfire.
- 10237427May 30, 2023Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- 10236610May 22, 2023Introduce new engine coolant compatible with all models and all model years.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 6 | 2% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 4% |
| 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 complaintsAir bags
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology