2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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.
“On december 7th, 2018 I was driving about 65 MPH when I heard an explosion load enough to make my ears ring. I looked up and discovered that the sunroof had exploded and fine particles of glass were raining down on me through the sunroof sunshade. Nothing hit the sunroof to cause this as there was no other traffic, overpasses or construction on the road at the time. The attached photos show that the sunroof exploded out. The vehicle was going straight down the road at about 65 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #11163756, filed 2018-12, 30,000 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the moon roof suddenly exploded and glass fell into the vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to emich Volkswagen (1260 s. Colorado blvd, denver, co) and the moon roof was replaced. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11164211, filed 2018-12, 50,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245617Nov 13, 2023Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number
- 10226226Nov 10, 2022A/C requirements, update to model year applicability.
- 10212136May 18, 2022Cleaning of Heating and Ventilation system, Updated to include additional model year applicability and cost of cleaning solution in warranty table.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 8% |
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 10 | 13% |
| 2023 | 4 | 6% |
| 2022 | 13 | 5% |
| 2021 | 9 | 6% |
| 2020 | 11 | 8% |
| 2019 | 9 | 5% |
| 2018 | 8 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 6% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan
46 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSeat belts
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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