2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, 6% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,500 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.
“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 miles“Vw has door lock hatch actuators that are hazardous. They break or fail so much that there are millions of complaints on the internet about them. My daughter's back door wouldn't open and now won't lock. This is very dangerous with children in the back seat because the child safety lock doesn't work. Vw is making a fortune on this because they charge hundreds of dollars for labor to fix them. Please make them make more reliable and safe door locks.”
NHTSA complaint #11093298, filed 2018-05, 31,000 miles“Water spots on windows. They collect dust making visibility difficult. Can not remove water spots with alcohol, ammonia, or professional fine-cut cleaner.”
NHTSA complaint #10788372, filed 2015-11, 100 miles“VW panoramic roof was leaking behind plastic and roof covering without visible signs to the floor . We only figure it out after 3 years . Electric failure noticed after a year of ownership . Keyless entry , stop / start engine and what most dangerous car stoped in the middle of the street /fortunately not busy street . And it took a while to start engine again. Also fire hazard because electric damaged by the water . There was recall because of fire hazard in VW Tiguan 2015 and panoramic roof issue but notes was sent only a few customers . At least 10 lawsuits was filed already . …”
NHTSA complaint #11433591, filed 2021-09Related service bulletins
- 11010024Oct 30, 2024Lack of paint under roof
- 11008846Sep 12, 2024Wind & Water Leak Checking
- 10232117Feb 20, 2023Strut or Shock leak assessment.
- 10220342Sep 6, 2022update to required vehicle wash shampoo.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5% |
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 11 | 8% |
| 2020 | 16 | 11% |
| 2019 | 9 | 5% |
| 2018 | 39 | 14% |
| 2017 | 4 | 5% |
| 2016 | 6 | 6% |
| 2015 | 4 | 6% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan
28 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBrakes
6 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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