2011 Volkswagen Tiguan Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, 1% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“I have a problem with my panoramic sun shade is sagging cost a lot of money to repair...1500 and up ... Many people are having the same problem with somehow it's a poor design”
NHTSA complaint #11191727, filed 2019-03“The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH the contact attempted to raise the passenger seat from the reclined position but the seat would not move. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis but was informed the seats were designed not to raise while the vehicle was being driven unless the driver physically lifted the seat for the passenger. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and also stated the seat was operating as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10534023, filed 2013-08, 30,000 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
63 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsExterior lighting
39 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
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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