2021 Volkswagen Tiguan problems and complaints
Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The most-reported areas: Engine (54), Unknown Or Other (29), Electrical System (25).
Key takeaways
- 143 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 54 | 38% |
| Unknown Or Other | 29 | 20% |
| Electrical System | 25 | 17% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 8% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 8% |
| Power Train | 11 | 8% |
| Structure | 11 | 8% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 8 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension - filed 2026-10-14
I am writing because of a premature rear axle coil spring fracture , which could have caused immediate risk of tire puncture and loss of vehicle control. An engine light had come on in our vehicle, and we brought it in to the dealer to find out why. They could not find any reason that the light had come on, and said ev...
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-02
The high pressure fuel pump has failed within 40,000 miles and now again at 110,000 miles. It causes the vehicle to randomly turn in drive and while idle. It has had oil consumption issues and oil leak issues that constantly occur. The dealer has replaced the high pressure fuel pump under warranty 40,000 miles and has ...
Engine - filed 2026-09-22
At 58,218 miles, the engine on this 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan failed after excessive oil consumption progressed to engine knocking. The vehicle was brought to Volkswagen of Orange Park on July 24, 2025, for excessive oil consumption. The dealer performed a second oil-consumption test. During the test, the engine was heard...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.