2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, 1% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“2012 vw Tiguan was sent into the dealer for brakes. Dealer stated the spring was rusted and cracked at around 70k miles only. Upon questioning regarding the premature damage to the suspension the dealer stated it's a common problem. The dealer charged around $700 for the repair. Sounds like a necessary safety recall to me.”
NHTSA complaint #11142541, filed 2018-10, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and going over debris on the road, the vehicle began to swerve without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10808285, filed 2015-12, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026184Nov 18, 2025What is and what is not a leaking suspension strut.
- 11021372Jul 14, 2025How to identify and when to replace a leaking strut
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 | 10 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology