2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,770miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, 4% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,770 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.
“The sway bar links on this vehicle wear out prematurely. I have had to replace them several times over the life of the car. All were repaired at the dealer and with oem replacements. The first one was around 18,540 miles and then about every 25k miles after that.”
NHTSA complaint #11394612, filed 2021-02, 18,540 miles“We were driving on a highway and all of a sudden felt/heard a loud bang causing the car to swerve. We slowed down and there was a continuous loud rattling sound. We brought the car to the dealership and they told us the coil springs were fractured. Had to pay for the replacement- $2,825.73. Then we learned that the later models were recalled, but not this one. Then I heard that there was a recall from 2019 onwards, but nothing for our model year. We asked them to talk to Volkswagen and they said it was not worth it as they would not do anything about it. Something is not right.”
NHTSA complaint #11456660, filed 2022-03“The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that upon servicing his vehicle at an independent mechanic, he was informed that both rear springs had developed severe corrosion that needed replacement. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where he was informed that rain and snow had collected inside the springs causing the corrosion. The contact had the driver’s side lower control arm and both rear springs replaced by the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure online but offered no assistance. The vehicle had been repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11452700, filed 2022-02, 75,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026184Nov 18, 2025What is and what is not a leaking suspension strut.
- 11021372Jul 14, 2025How to identify and when to replace a leaking strut
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 | 10 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan
46 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsFuel system
4 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