Air bagsPart report
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 500miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the air bags of the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan, 3% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 11034621Jun 11, 2026Inquiries
- 11030826Mar 2, 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 5 | 9% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 7 | 4% |
| 2018 | 15 | 5% |
| 2017 | 30 | 39% |
| 2016 | 37 | 38% |
| 2015 | 28 | 45% |
| 2014 | 46 | 55% |
| 2013 | 63 | 45% |
| 2012 | 33 | 22% |
| 2011 | 30 | 19% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 10 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine
15 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
15 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsForward collision avoidance
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2026 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