2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%of 196 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan, 6% of the 196 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100 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.
“This is a second complaint about the headlights on my vehicle. The low beams do not illuminate the roadway safely. I complained to the manufacturer who referred me to the dealer. Who stated that there is no adjustment that can be made. Per the dealers description the vehicle only utilizes one bulb for high and low beams. There is a shield that comes down to create the low beams. With that being said, in the low beam position the shield creates distinct line that only illuminates a short distance of road in front of the vehicle. This also creates a wall of darkness beyond that. …”
NHTSA complaint #11408417, filed 2021-04, 100 miles“The headlights are LED and this vehicle is equipped with afs. Adaptive front lighting system. I believe the headlights do not illuminate the roadway adequately. There is an area that is just in front of the vehicle that one can see the roadway. Then there is a definite line that basically creates a wall of darkness, that prevents one from seeing anything beyond that, this creates a blind area. …”
NHTSA complaint #11390648, filed 2021-01, 3,600 miles“New car with 9 miles sat in the garage overnight. In the morning,there was spotting condensation inside one of the lights(driver side). Drove it to the dealer and by that time condensation has occurred inside both of the lights.”
NHTSA complaint #11155365, filed 2018-12, 9 miles“Both headlight have extensive condensation within the headlight housing. Incident occurred overnight when the car was stationary, in a closed parking lot. Car was driven from the dealer lot to the customer's parking lot a night before during rainy weather. The condensation covers the LED modules of the turn signal at the bottom of the same housing, and depending on the outside temperature and how long the car was operating, the condensation moves upwards to the front of the low beams. Volkswagen service department states this incident is normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #11162269, filed 2018-12, 15 miles“Driving totally fine and my car makes a loud noise, tells me to check starter system and pull over. ALL electronics shut off and engine continues to run. Speedometer, gas gauge, radio screen, lights, turn signals, hazards, brake lights, EVERYTHING electronic shuts off. Starter was checked, battery was checked, alternator was checked, everything is fine. This is a VW issue as MANY 2019 Tiguans have been experiencing this exact issue this year. This is NOT safe!”
NHTSA complaint #11770416, filed 2026-10Related service bulletins
- 11030845Mar 30, 2026Moisture Accumulation
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 8 | 6% |
| 2019 | 11 | 6% |
| 2018 | 17 | 6% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 39 | 24% |
| 2010 | 19 | 17% |
| 2009 | 15 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
57 complaintsEngine
44 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsForward collision avoidance
25 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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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