2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat belts 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 seat belts 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.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Jan 2025 My seat belt (driver ) lock is broken ,to attach the seat belt in place..I have to just keep it clicked in, and put it over my shoulder (over a yr now)”
NHTSA complaint #11716089, filed 2026-02“Feb 2026 My airbag light came on few days ago, now my horn doesn't work, and the functions on the steering wheel don't work, like being able to reset tire pressure and check functions for the car, the phone, the radio/cd information. Jan 2025 My seat belt (driver ) lock is broken ,to attach the seat belt in place..I have to just keep it clicked in, and put it over my shoulder (over a yr now) Also , as of Aug 2025, my car keeps having issues of stalling/ bucking, even though my mechanic has changed the points/plugs twice now. And the overheat light comes on now, off and on.. …”
NHTSA complaint #11716090, filed 2026-02Related service bulletins
- 10231584Feb 2, 2023VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 | 16 | 6% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 7 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
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 complaintsExterior lighting
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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