2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 110 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,684miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, 3% of the 110 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,684 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.
“My 2010 Tiguan has experienced a couple of significant issues due to design - one a burned fuse box and two a major water leak inside the right front passenger floorboard. Both issues stem from design and not wear and tear. Both repairs were costly - $561 and $753. I have received a safety recall 97z9 from vw for a fuse issue and will be waiting on a response. I've also submitted an inquiry to vw asking about plans to review the drain hose issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10559681, filed 2014-01, 63,367 miles“The sunroof of the car leaks when it rains or snows. Any precipitation will get into the vehicle. The drains are cleared and Volkswagen has said the sunroof drain tubs deteriorate and water does not make it outside the vehicle. Instead, all the water leaks into the foot well of the vehicle and has caused mold and other electrical issues. The dealership quoted us $3,650 to fix the issue of putting in new tubes and replacing the carpets. However, not the entire car has mold and needs the seats replaced as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11112931, filed 2018-07, 78,000 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
- 11010024Oct 30, 2024Lack of paint under roof
- 11008846Sep 12, 2024Wind & Water Leak Checking
- 10232117Feb 20, 2023Strut or Shock leak assessment.
- 10220342Sep 6, 2022update to required vehicle wash shampoo.
- 10185665Jan 14, 2021Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish.
- 10183509Nov 17, 2020Update to include additional components in parts table.
- 10182514Nov 4, 2020Update to model and model year applicability and remove WISE claiming information.
- 10180556Sep 25, 2020Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10180111Sep 15, 2020Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5% |
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 11 | 8% |
| 2020 | 16 | 11% |
| 2019 | 9 | 5% |
| 2018 | 39 | 14% |
| 2017 | 4 | 5% |
| 2016 | 6 | 6% |
| 2015 | 4 | 6% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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