2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, 10% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,250 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 parking brake is permanently shorted out. I bought this as a used certified pre-owned vehicle. I've had to replace the battery in less than one year. Chronic problems with general braking system. Severe electrical problems. Example: my radio will mot stay off, when car is parked, key removed and alarm is set. Radio still runs. I get the message cannot read sd card on the console. I have had to jump my brand new battety 10-15 times. That is less than six months old. …”
NHTSA complaint #11196024, filed 2019-04, 44,500 miles“The brakes simply jump when it's going slowly over rougher surface. The brake pedals also shake and bottom out up and down. When this happens I gently have to take my foot off then reapply pressure on the pedal. Consequently the vehicle during the moment loose the braking which could result a collision. I have gone to the dealer service twice in 2 years but the service could not find the fault and brush off my grave sightings. The 2 previous reports confirmed the same symptons and result. It now is evident in multiple vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11075143, filed 2018-02, 11,000 miles“We currently have an issue with our braking system in our 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan. At low speeds the car does not brake properly. The car will loose its ability to brake and will make a loud grinding sound. This happens at random times and the car manufacture cannot seem to replicate the issue. Our concern is that we have taken it to volkwagen twice; on the first occasion they said there was no issue and on the second occasion they said it was a brake seal issue. The issue is still occurring and now they are making statements that an outside influence may have cause this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10883887, filed 2016-07, 8,500 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 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan
28 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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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