2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 13%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,442miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, 13% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,442 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On the fourth of july weekend I opened used my panoramic sunroof as I have numerous times before. While attempting to close the sunshade I heard a weird noise come from the track and the fabric retracted back into the open position. I once more pushed the close button to close the sunshade and while moving forward the fabric ripped and the coil retracted slightly.”
NHTSA complaint #11012749, filed 2017-08, 63,978 miles“Was driving south bound on i5 heading towards chehalis from where I live going 65 MPH driving in the fast last listening to music and my front half of the sunroof shattered dropping glass on to me and the front seats right before the trosper road exit in tumwater washington .”
NHTSA complaint #11218836, filed 2019-06, 38,000 miles“Sunroof spontaneously exploded with a loud bomb-like sound. I was driving on interstate 80 in west sacramento, ca toward downtown. The sunshade was closed and caught the gravel-like pieces of glass. As I pulled off the road, the glass continued to crack into more pieces and collapse into the shade. 75% of the sunroof glass was gone, leaving a large whole in the roof when I stopped, inspected, and called for a tow home.”
NHTSA complaint #11082300, filed 2018-03, 81,000 miles“I woke up and there was water on the on the right passengers' side floor. Yet it hasn't rained in almost a month. I don't know how it was there but made the discovery after carrying a passenger at the front and back seat.”
NHTSA complaint #11322966, filed 2020-05, 84,000 miles“I heard a loud clicking sound when turning my steering wheel and since then my airbag light has been on and my horn does not work on my vehicle. I saw the recall for the clock wheel spring in 2015 and they claim it has been fixed, but I have since seen further investigation as to whether or not vw actually fixed the problem. My car was stationary and I was attempting to turn out of a parking spot when this happened. I still hear clicking noises in the steering wheel sometimes when I turn.”
NHTSA complaint #11083464, filed 2018-04, 48,000 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 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
50 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsSteering
21 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 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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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