2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,240miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, 5% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,240 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I drive my new car on the highway to the brakes, twice I stepped on the brake, but the brake is like something is stuck, the car didn't stop, I brake for the third time, the car is stop, almost hit the car in front, I park my car in the way of an emergency, after restarting the car, the brake can be used, but after about two hours, I found that the brake light is on.”
NHTSA complaint #10659480, filed 2014-11, 6,900 miles“Driving in cold weather and slow enough speed, the electronic stabilization control light went on, indicating ESC failure. The steering and brakes alternately and simultaneously failed. Stepping on the brakes produced no response at all. Car was out of control.”
NHTSA complaint #10955145, filed 2017-02, 45,240 miles“The emergency brake was accidentally engaged while driving on the highway at 65 MPH in traffic, bringing the car to a full stop. The emergency brake button is located next the to cup holder in the center console between the front seats. The driver put a coffee mug with an open handle in the cup holder while driving. The mug handle pressed on the button when it was placed in the cup holder (while traveling at 65 MPH) and the emergency brake engaged bringing the vehicle to a full stop in the center lane of interstate 91. …”
NHTSA complaint #11244635, filed 2019-08, 150,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10214795Jun 22, 2022Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation. Addition of mandatory brake form and reference to Volkswagen Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual.
- 10207832Feb 3, 2022Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation Instruction (U.S. Only)
- 10186589Jan 26, 2021A/C requirements, update to title.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 16% |
| 2025 | 6 | 11% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4 | 6% |
| 2022 | 9 | 3% |
| 2021 | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 | 11 | 8% |
| 2019 | 24 | 12% |
| 2018 | 21 | 7% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 10% |
| 2014 | 4 | 5% |
| 2013 | 7 | 5% |
| 2012 | 11 | 7% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 | 6 | 5% |
| 2009 | 8 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan
46 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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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