2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, 3% of the 62 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 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.
“Driving down the freeway going 70+MPH the car made a loud thud, like a tire was blown, the wheel lost control for a second the car almost rolled. No engine light or tire pressure light came on for warning. All tires where intact. After pulling over the car and trying to drive the car loud banging from under the car and it could not be driven. Was towed to a vw service center. Very scary experience going 70mph on the freeway which could have ended in a major crash.”
NHTSA complaint #11012234, filed 2017-08, 36,000 miles“After the battery on the car died, the steering wheel clock spring failed. After replacing the clock spring, it was unable to be programed through authorized VW repair shop. This has been subject for a recall for previous models and is a known problem in current models. There have also been problems with the car shifting into neutral by itself while driving on the freeway.”
NHTSA complaint #11417535, filed 2021-05Related service bulletins
- 11025440Oct 14, 2025Cautions about using aftermarket transmission flush machines and aftermarket transmission fluids.
- 11025439Oct 9, 2025Diagnosing Manual Transmission Noise
- 11023836Sep 15, 2025This supporting FAQ is for the Turbocharger Limited Warranty Extension Class Action Settlement. This extension includes 2008-2015 GTI and Golf R*, 2012-2013 VW Beetle*, 2009 VW…
- 11008861Sep 17, 2024Fluid requirements
- 11008851Sep 17, 2024Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid
- 11008860Sep 11, 2024Manual transmission noise diagnosing
- 10238310Jun 21, 2023Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements
- 10238309Jun 15, 2023Noise Diagnostic for Manual Transmission vehicles.
- 10218953Aug 25, 2022Manual transmission noise diagnostic assistance
- 10214473Jun 14, 2022Auto Trans fluid requirements.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 16% |
| 2025 | 9 | 16% |
| 2024 | 5 | 6% |
| 2023 | 8 | 11% |
| 2022 | 42 | 15% |
| 2021 | 11 | 8% |
| 2020 | 5 | 4% |
| 2019 | 18 | 9% |
| 2018 | 49 | 17% |
| 2017 | 5 | 7% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 6 | 4% |
| 2012 | 7 | 5% |
| 2011 | 8 | 5% |
| 2010 | 6 | 5% |
| 2009 | 20 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan
28 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 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 Nov 1, 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