2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 141 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan, 3% of the 141 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,850 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I have been experiencing a noticeable delay in throttle response when accelerating, particularly when attempting to slowly merge into traffic. For example, when I press the accelerator to make a left turn, my Tiguan hesitates for approximately 2-3 seconds before responding, creating a significant safety concern as I find myself stuck in oncoming traffic. I took the vehicle to the dealership for diagnostic testing, but no fault codes were detected, and no warning lights were illuminated. To demonstrate the issue, I had to conduct a test drive with the mechanic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11613027, filed 2024-09“The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while parking the vehicle when it accelerated independently and crashed into 2 different vehicles. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she had visible bruises on her sternum, right thumb, and upper left chest from the seat belt. Airbags did not deploy. The contact did seek medical attention the next day. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11418306, filed 2021-05, 1,700 miles“When the car is parked under the Sun on hot days. The car will lose the power and we get message on Dashboard Check Starter System When this happens and car is running, it will lose power, No AC, No Lights, No Brake Lights, No Hazard Lights, Speedometer will not work but Engine is running and you can drive the car. It is extremely dangerous to drive it that way. Some folks reported that replacing faulty ignition switch resolve the issue but it needs to be properly investigated and issue official recall on all VW models which are experiencing the issue. Its on VW Tiguan, Golf, Jetta for sure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11594549, filed 2024-06Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4 | 6% |
| 2022 | 14 | 5% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 14 | 7% |
| 2018 | 21 | 7% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 | 8 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan
53 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsForward collision avoidance
16 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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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