2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 11%of 140 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan, 11% of the 140 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The airbag, horn, steering wheel and steering wheel controls on my 2013 vw Tiguan stopped working twice in the last 1 1/2 years and just stopped working again. The clock spring was replaced which solved the issue but this is the 3rd time this issue has happened in 1 1/2 years. This is a serious safety issue since and I don't feel safe letting my wife drive this vehicle anymore. Something needs to be done about this issue. Stories like mine are all over the internet and the vehicle should be recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #11231810, filed 2019-07, 55,000 miles“An airbag error message went on while my wife was driving in june 2018. She noticed that the after the airbag error cane on that the controls on the steering wheel and the horn stopped working as well. We took the vehicle to dirito brothers vw for servicing and they said the clock spring failed and needed to replaced. They replaced the part which resolved the issues until today when the airbag error light came on again and the steering controls and horn stopped working again. That is a second failure in 3 months. …”
NHTSA complaint #11132284, filed 2018-09, 50,000 miles“In 2015 there was a recall for clock springs in the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan which I own and other of their vehicles. My previous owner got it replaced then and I bought the car in 2016. I heard a clicking noise and then my airbag light came on and the controls on the steering wheels stopped working and my horn stopped working also. Being that my car has $46000 miles and I have extended 100,000 mile warranty... I went to vw to complain as clearly this recall didn't do anything because it hasn't been even that long for it to be breaking again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11064531, filed 2018-01, 46,000 miles“On april 3, 2017 I noticed a smell in my car, and subsequently found that the passenger side flooring was very wet. I made an appointment at ray brandt Volkswagen new orleans for the following day, although my car was outside of its warranty period. On april 5, 2017 I arrived at the ray brandt Volkswagen dealership to have my car looked at. The leak was diagnosed as a clogged sunroof drain, with the cost of $150 to clear the drain. I asked the service technician whether there was any maintenance that could have been done to prevent the significant water damage to the interior of my vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10971492, filed 2017-04, 23,500 miles“Our town had a lot of storming/raining recently and the car began to collect mold on the inside even as the doors and windows were closed. The seal on the windshield seems to have came loose and possibly the back windshield as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11319607, filed 2020-03, 133,238 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 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
63 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 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.
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