Exterior lightingPart report
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 140 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan, 1% of the 140 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 10210225Apr 7, 2022Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation. Update model year applicability to include 2022.
- 10188562Mar 2, 2021Exterior lighting moisture in lens updated to exclude LED lighting.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 8 | 6% |
| 2019 | 11 | 6% |
| 2018 | 17 | 6% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 39 | 24% |
| 2010 | 19 | 17% |
| 2009 | 15 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
Air bags
63 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
63 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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