repaired · 2024 Q4
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk. An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
2019 Volkswagen TiguanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 197 owner complaints about the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-226 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan has problems
197 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
57Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
44Engine1 crash/fire/injury
25Forward collision avoidance3 crash/fire/injury
24Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
18Power train1 crash/fire/injury
14Vehicle speed control
11Exterior lighting
10Fuel/propulsion system
9Structure
4513 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 57 | 3 |
| Engine | 44 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 25 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 24 | 2 |
| Power train | 18 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 11 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 0 |
| Structure | 9 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 45 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Structure: body
Risk. An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. The incorrect specifications can result in improper tire inflations or to installing a tire of the wrong size on the vehicle.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Springs: coil springs
Risk. 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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repaired · 2020 Q1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. 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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Tiguan year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tiguan median. How we score
'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan safety ratings
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (0.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Tiguan owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Driving totally fine and my car makes a loud noise, tells me to check starter system and pull over. ALL electronics shut off and engine continues to run. Speedometer, gas gauge, radio screen, lights, turn signals, hazards, brake lights, EVERYTHING electronic shuts off. Starter was checked, battery…
On unusually hot days, my VW Tiguan 2019, pops up a Check Start system and shuts down the dash and all electrical components (speedometer, A/C, infotainment system, blindside monitors, brake lights etc.) Car still runs but everything does not work. On searching, there are other VW users complaining…
During Hot weather the vehicles electrical will shut down while driving displaying a message saying check starter system and I will loose all lighting and brake lights and turn signals and HVAC systems and engine will shut off also I was going down the highway when this happened to me and it only…
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