2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 8%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the body and structure of the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan, 8% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 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.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On 12mar2021 we took possession of our 2021 Tiguan r-line in which we purchased new from vw chatham ontario canada. On 13 march 2021 we were driving home around 8pm on highway 21 at a speed of 85 kilometres towards thamesville, ontario, temperature was 2 deg celsius, windows were rolled up sunroof closed and sunroof screen was completely open when all of a sudden a loud bang ear ringing happened and the driver my fianc and I were covered in small pieces of glass. We immediately pullover and looks up and found that the front panoramic section of the sunroof had exploded. …”
NHTSA complaint #11402846, filed 2021-03, 189 miles“The upper control panel housing failed. My safety was put at risk because while driving the panel randomly dropped from my ceiling, blocking my rear view mirror and surprising me. The vehicle has not been looked at by the anyone else other than myself. There are many documented cases online from people experiencing the same kind of situation. There were no warning lights or symptoms that this was going to happen.”
NHTSA complaint #11670996, filed 2025-07“On ~August 1, 2022, the overheard console (containing lights, BT microphone, and sunglass compartment) unexpectedly dropped out of the vehicle's ceiling. The plastic and adhesive keeping this part in place appeared to have cracked into pieces, and the weight of the part caused it to fall. I was driving during this incident and it startled me into nearly having an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11483325, filed 2022-09“On April 19, 2026, my 2021 VW Tiguan experienced a sudden loud gunshot-like sounding noise and my sunroof exploded. I fortunately had the screen closed, but large pieces of glass fell and were caught by the screen. It endangered me and my 3 children in the car. It was extremely stressful, as I was worried the entire sunroof would collapse on us and I was traveling at a high rate of speed. After pulling to the side of the road, further inspection showed the glass protruding upward. No sign of a rock or anything. There was absolutely no warning. …”
NHTSA complaint #11732294, filed 2026-04“I was driving down the road and the overhead console fell out of the roof...i researched it and found this has happened to many people. Just glad i didnt wreck”
NHTSA complaint #11477639, filed 2022-08Related recalls
- 22V226000Apr 6, 2022Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect…Covers: Volkswagen Tiguan 2018–2022
Related service bulletins
- 11014947Feb 5, 2025Water migration under the RAPGARD® protection when vehicle arrives at dealership.
- 11010024Oct 30, 2024Lack of paint under roof
- 11008846Sep 12, 2024Wind & Water Leak Checking
- 10232117Feb 20, 2023Strut or Shock leak assessment.
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 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
54 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsForward collision avoidance
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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