2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 140 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan, 4% of the 140 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 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.
“Exterior paint bad discoloration. Called manufacturer they told me nothing they can do for me. My vehicle is <2 years old and only 21, 000 miles covered under 36,000 mile warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10713938, filed 2015-04, 20,000 miles“The rear driver side door handle fell off completely (both pieces) when I was trying to get in the back seat (simply opening the door by pulling on the handle). Apparently this has been an issue for years (people complaining about it since 2011 across multiple vw models). One person's forum post said there was a free retrofit kit (turns out they are from the uk) because it is a known problem. However, Volkswagen of america says they have never heard of this problem. I've uploaded a few of the dozen's of forum entries of people saying this happened to them, and a photo of my door handle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10850321, filed 2016-03, 48,000 miles“Fuel door actuator intermittently jams prevents access to the fuel nozzle. Yes, the car was off and locks disengaged. I had to spend $304.00 have the part replaced so that I can fuel my car. I researched this issue online VW drivers across models have experienced this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11484069, filed 2022-09“The issue involves ongoing water intrusion through the panoramic sunroof, front power windows, and windshield seals. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. This recurring leak has caused extensive interior water damage, including visible mold growth in the carpet on multiple occasions. This mold presents serious health risks to both me and my passengers, especially my sister, who is undergoing cancer treatment and has a severely compromised immune system. …”
NHTSA complaint #11679738, filed 2025-08“We rented the vehicle from hertz at denver international airport. When we parked the car to go to a restaurant, we could not unlock the doors and thus could not get out of the car. We phoned hertz and were told we could exchange the car for a different car at the airport. On the way to the airport, we kept seeing sporadic warning signals on the dashboard that various doors were open. They were not open. The attendants at hertz had trouble unlocking the doors as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #10505891, filed 2013-04Related service bulletins
- 11010024Oct 30, 2024Lack of paint under roof
- 11008846Sep 12, 2024Wind & Water Leak Checking
- 10232117Feb 20, 2023Strut or Shock leak assessment.
- 10220342Sep 6, 2022update to required vehicle wash shampoo.
- 10185665Jan 14, 2021Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish.
- 10183509Nov 17, 2020Update to include additional components in parts table.
- 10182514Nov 4, 2020Update to model and model year applicability and remove WISE claiming information.
- 10180556Sep 25, 2020Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10180111Sep 15, 2020Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5% |
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 11 | 8% |
| 2020 | 16 | 11% |
| 2019 | 9 | 5% |
| 2018 | 39 | 14% |
| 2017 | 4 | 5% |
| 2016 | 6 | 6% |
| 2015 | 4 | 6% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
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 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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