2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, 5% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving and while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle unexpectedly vibrated with the EPC warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was idling roughly, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the fuel system had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11717540, filed 2026-02, 160,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v441000 (fuel system, gasoline) and had the vehicle repaired. The vehicle had not experienced a failure prior to the repair. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle and the rpms increased without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000. Updated 2/25/15 updated 9/7/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10661637, filed 2014-12, 7,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V441000Jul 21, 2014Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 to June 2014. When using…Covers: Volkswagen Tiguan 2009–2014
Related service bulletins
- 10238298Jun 15, 2023Gasoline fuel additive
- 10214745Jun 23, 2022Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.
- 10214485Jun 15, 2022Gasoline quality.
- 10203676Nov 22, 2021This Document was revised to include 2022 Model Year information
- 10198230Jun 22, 2021Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- 10198166Jun 21, 2021VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
- 10240619Apr 23, 20212009-2015 Model Year Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Vehicles Registered in Minnesota
- 10188553Mar 1, 2021VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 8% |
| 2025 | 6 | 11% |
| 2024 | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 | 7 | 10% |
| 2022 | 31 | 11% |
| 2021 | 12 | 8% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 10 | 5% |
| 2018 | 41 | 14% |
| 2017 | 8 | 11% |
| 2016 | 6 | 6% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 4 | 5% |
| 2013 | 18 | 13% |
| 2012 | 15 | 10% |
| 2011 | 11 | 7% |
| 2010 | 8 | 7% |
| 2009 | 14 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan
46 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBrakes
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology