2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 110 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, 4% of the 110 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 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.
“Vehicle was in heavy traffic moving approx. 5mph and stalled. Was able to stop and attempt to restart a couple of times and engine would attempt to start, but would quickly shut off as if engine was not receiving any fuel. Pushed vehicle to nearby parking lot and same thing, vehicle would crank make some sputtering sounds and shut off. Epc and engine lights on. Pressing accelerator did not help. This had occurred 3-4 times several months earlier usually when backing out of a parking lot after starting the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10557246, filed 2013-12, 41,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart and was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the manifold needed to be cleaned due to carbon build-up. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate. An independent mechanic and dealer diagnosed that the turbo valve needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired for this failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10641680, filed 2014-10, 64,624 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. In july 2010, the electronic power control light illuminated. The dealer replaced the accelerator pedal at that time. In october 2010, while the contact was driving approximately 40 MPH and attempting to turn, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to restart and drive to the dealer where a few parts were replaced (the name of the parts were unavailable). The contact called the manufacturer who offered to assist with a one month payment towards the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000 and the current mileage was 6,053.”
NHTSA complaint #10362295, filed 2010-10, 4,000 miles“2010 vw le Tiguan purchased new and immediately the back-up camera comes on while driving stating that you can't use the back-up camera while driving. While service tried to fix several times, it continues to date. Water pump failed while driving, trunk hatch mechanism failed and had to be replaced and drivers door lock and window lock failed and new door replaced. Electrical box fuses melted and had to be replaced and the front passenger seat warmer overheated and melted the seat causing full replacement of seat (from the factory in germany). …”
NHTSA complaint #10512642, filed 2013-05Related service bulletins
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- 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 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
50 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsExterior lighting
19 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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.
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