The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan's elevated safety profile includes 5 recall campaigns and 172 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

172

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

22V8150002022-31-10

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.

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18V8240002018-26-11

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."

If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.

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19V1880002019-06-03

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.

If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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19V2410002019-27-03

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The tire information label contains inaccurate tire dimension and inflation pressure specifications. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

The incorrect specifications can result in improper tire inflations or to installing a tire of the wrong size on the vehicle. Either of these situations can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

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22V2260002022-06-04

STRUCTURE:BODY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.

An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan has accumulated 172 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with unknown or other leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Unknown Or Other20

02Electrical System19

03Forward Collision Avoidance13

04Engine12

05Service Brakes10

172 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volkswagen Tiguan Fuel Economy

24–25mpg combined

21-22city

29hwy

$1,750-$1,800/yr

With 2 configurations tested, the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan ranges from 24 to 25 MPG combined. That's a 1 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Tiguan - Automatic (S8)

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

22 city29 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

Tiguan 4motion - Automatic (S8)

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

21 city29 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

35States

26%in top 3

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 35 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

FLFlorida

1,71810%

CACalifornia

1,5399%

TXTexas

1,2727%

NYNew York

1,0096%

ILIllinois

9215%

PAPennsylvania

7975%

DCWashington DC

7644%

DEDelaware

7524%

MDMaryland

6544%

MOMissouri

6254%

NJNew Jersey

6043%

GAGeorgia

5573%

COColorado

5223%

MNMinnesota

5163%

OHOhio

4923%

AZArizona

4803%

NCNorth Carolina

3762%

WA310

MI279

TN271

NV261

NH240

CT230

UT228

IN228

OK218

OR184

WI175

MA169

KY159

RI158

NE119

ME103

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2019.

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan a good car to buy?

The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan has 5 recalls on record. There are 5 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is unknown or other, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan?

NHTSA shows 5 recall campaigns for the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Depending on configuration, the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan delivers 24–25 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the number-one complaint area for the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan, based on 172 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.