EquipmentPart report
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan, 1% of the 144 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 22V514000Jul 20, 2022Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA…Covers: Volkswagen Tiguan 2021–2022, Atlas 2021–2022, Jetta 2021–2022 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10252030Mar 19, 2024Infotainment system freezes and/or reboots, will not turn on/boot up, loses sound and/or volume controls malfunctions, Navigation malfunctions, App-Connect malfunctions, SiriusXM…
- 10249135Jan 9, 2024This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10247536Dec 18, 2023To ensure that the customer is familiar with the various Driver Assist systems and the system limitations via the owners manual and videos available at knowyourvw.com.
- 10247535Dec 14, 2023Paint inspection during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
- 10247176Dec 4, 2023This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed only order the successor parts going forward.
- 10247175Dec 1, 2023This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10245607Nov 22, 2023VW Engine oil quality standards
- 10243299Sep 28, 2023VW Engine oil quality standards
- 10242897Sep 7, 2023Battery Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS Charger. Update Tool terminology
- 10242894Sep 5, 2023Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine
54 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsForward collision avoidance
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaints
54 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsForward collision avoidance
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology