Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system57
- Engine42
- Unknown or other39
- Forward collision avoidance25
- Service brakes24
- Power train17
- Vehicle speed control14
- Exterior lighting11
- Fuel/propulsion system10
- Structure9
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 31 2019 Tiguan vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 12 people died inside them, and 2 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan failed the safety check 1.42% of the time — 1% less often than the average 2019 passenger car (1.44%). Median odometer at inspection: 43,320 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2019
255,464 new Volkswagen Tiguan cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2019; the largest markets were Germany (87,829), the United Kingdom (38,004), France (25,518).
- Average mass
- 1,651 kg
- Average CO₂
- 173 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 118 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 63% · Petrol 37%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan cars on Dutch roads are the 1.5 petrol (110 kW, 148 hp), 1.5 petrol (96 kW, 129 hp) and 2.0 petrol (140 kW, 188 hp), out of 10 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 petrol | 110 kW 148 hp | 6,126 |
| 1.5 petrol | 96 kW 129 hp | 1,151 |
| 2.0 petrol | 140 kW 188 hp | 733 |
| 2.0 diesel | 110 kW 148 hp | 325 |
| 2.0 petrol | 169 kW 227 hp | 208 |
| 2.0 petrol | 162 kW 217 hp | 79 |
| 1.4 petrol | 110 kW 148 hp | 77 |
| 2.0 diesel | 140 kW 188 hp | 74 |
| 2.0 petrol | 137 kW 184 hp | 29 |
| 2.0 diesel | 176 kW 236 hp | 26 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
8,883 first registered in 2019 are on Dutch roads; 43% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €45,723.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde2,610
- Band onvoldoende profiel971
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld839
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm656
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage394
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht266
- Band beschadigd216
- Drager/bevestigingsmiddel van remvoering raakt trommel/schij154
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
36,211 cars built in 2019 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 167 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 36,567 of these cars first registered in 2019 took their annual MOT test. 89% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2019 the figure was 86%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Brakes | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Visibility | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Suspension | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.9% | 0.8% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
526 of these cars first registered in 2019 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 122,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
1,454 2019 cars are on the New Zealand register; 3% arrived as used imports, 96% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 2 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 0.0 % |
| 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Optional
- Lane departure warning
- Optional
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 9.5–9.8 L/100 km (about 24–25 mpg US), CO₂ 221–228 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.7 | 8.0 | 9.5 |
| Tiguan 4MOTION · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 11.1 | 8.1 | 9.8 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan.
| 2022170 6 Apr 2022 | Structure Issue: This recall is for accessory rear hatch spoilers that were installed on a new vehicle or sold as an accessory part at a Volkswagen dealership. On ce… |
| 2019158 28 Mar 2019 | Label Issue: The compliance label may list the wrong tire size and recommended tire inflation pressures. Using a tire that is not properly inflated, or that is the… |
| 2019116 6 Mar 2019 | Suspension Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear suspension coil springs may not have been properly manufactured and could break over time. This could cause damage to a r… |
| 2018644 21 Nov 2018 | Lights And Instruments Certain vehicles do not to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. Due to incorrect programming,… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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."
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.
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."
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.
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volkswagen told its dealers about the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011380 | Volkswagen Warranty has extended the coverage for the overhead console on 2019-2022 Tiguan Vehicles for 2 years 24,000 from the expiration of NVLW |
| 11011379 | This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication for the keyless start system. 00B7 - Interface for Access/Start: U101300: Control module not coded & Software Configuration incorrect coding hotfix |
| 11011374 | HVAC duct cleaning and deodorizing |
| 11010028 | This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during ECM Component Adaptation Test after component replacement. |
| 11010024 | Lack of paint under roof |
| 11010022 | Engine Oil Standards |
| 11010021 | Additional reporting |
| 11010011 | Vehicle Concerns Before Recall Repair Available |
| 11008866 | Inspecting sensors for damage |
| 11008861 | Fluid requirements |
| 11008860 | Manual transmission noise diagnosing |
| 11008858 | A list of engine oil that meet Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards |
| 11008857 | How to perform the engine oil consumption measurement |
| 11008856 | Checking Engine Oil and correctly reading dip stick |
| 11008853 | How to manage software versions using VW diagnostic Tool |
| 11008852 | Recommended Gasoline Quality |
| 11008851 | Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid |
| 11008850 | Fuel additive to help with misfire faults |
| 11008846 | Wind & Water Leak Checking |
| 11008845 | This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided. |
| 11007398 | Battery testing |
| 11007393 | Engine Oil Standards |
| 11005825 | Engine oil quality standards |
| 11005820 | Engine Assembly Tip |
| 11005819 | Engine Replacement Tip |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)