2011 Volkswagen Tiguan Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 7%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, 7% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.
“The fuel indicator (gauge) in the instrument panel does not tell how much fuel is in the vehicle. I bought this car used but as a certified vehicle. I would expect this to last longer as I have never had one to go out on a vehicle. It never tells how much fuel is in the vehicle whether it is still, being driven, hot, cold, or whatever. It just doesn't work.”
NHTSA complaint #11258778, filed 2019-09, 60,000 miles“The sunroof of my 2011 vw Tiguan exploded for no apparent reason. It was a hot houston afternoon. I was on a houston freeway at about 60mph , and heard a very loud explosion followed by wind sound and sound of glass pieces flying on the top of the car. Luckily the fabric shade was closed which kept some glass pieces from falling in the car. I was certain that nothing had hit the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10873448, filed 2016-06, 70,000 miles“Vw has recognized a defected part in the steering wheel clock spring. We took our vehicle to have the repair, dealership said that the previous owner had the vehicle repaired and a dust cover was put on 7/20/16. Well the dust cover has broke and the air bag light is on and horn is not working. Service department said it wasn't covered because of previous fix, mind you they said dust cover and not a new part. We called vw and they will not honor the repair for the defected part. The part was never replaced, just a band aid put on the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11019415, filed 2017-08, 60,000 miles“I'm not sure why this issue has not been recalled but there's plenty on this that people are even going to the tv news stations for help.there was nothing wrong ,no lights,no warning lights prior and all of a sudden my engine motor stops working. I spoke with the warranty company ,the extended warranty company as well as Volkswagen... Not one of them will cover the issue nor help with the issue at all. The car was in great shape and only just turned a month ago to one hundred thousand miles. I can't afford almost 8 thousand for new engine as well as labor costs. …”
NHTSA complaint #11104111, filed 2018-06, 9,900 miles“I own a 2011 vw Tiguan and is the worst car I've ever owned. 1. Initially I had a bad turbo at 60,000 miles. Check engine light showed and ended up a bad turbo. 2. A bad oil leak from one of the engine gasket only happened when driving 3. A bad coolant leak. I was driving and I saw the overheating light on I pulled over and added coolant 5 minutes later was empty again. 4. Bad power steering pump I was turning and heads something making noise on the steering and had to replace before something major happened. And next I'm getting rid of it. To bad very bad experience owning one of this. …”
NHTSA complaint #11286988, filed 2019-12, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11038143Sep 9, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11036868Aug 6, 2026Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- 11036870Aug 4, 2026Differences between a leak and seepage
- 11030841Mar 25, 2026Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- 11030838Mar 19, 2026Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
- 11030828Mar 5, 2026Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color
- 11026185Nov 17, 2025Replace Door Lock and Cap.
- 11025442Oct 6, 2025GFF Requirements regardless of concern plus System flush requirement
- 11018938May 12, 2025How to check for HVAC system leaks using nitrogen.
- 11010021Oct 17, 2024Additional reporting
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 21% |
| 2025 | 14 | 25% |
| 2024 | 20 | 26% |
| 2023 | 14 | 19% |
| 2022 | 50 | 18% |
| 2021 | 30 | 21% |
| 2020 | 53 | 38% |
| 2019 | 39 | 20% |
| 2018 | 53 | 18% |
| 2017 | 9 | 12% |
| 2016 | 23 | 24% |
| 2015 | 15 | 24% |
| 2014 | 9 | 11% |
| 2013 | 16 | 11% |
| 2012 | 20 | 13% |
| 2011 | 12 | 7% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 10 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
63 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsExterior lighting
39 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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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