2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,636miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, 1% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,636 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 rear door (tailgate) does not latch nor lock. When it is closed, the catch does not engage and there is no noise from the locking motor. So the door remains open when driving or parking. This is the serious safety issue. I also found a lot of complaints and fault reports from other Volkswagen owners over the internet.”
NHTSA complaint #10938953, filed 2017-01, 52,636 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10182514Nov 4, 2020Update to model and model year applicability and remove WISE claiming information.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
50 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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