Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan has 3 recalls, 160 complaints.
3
Recalls
160
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
15V483000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI...
14V441000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 to June 2014. When us...
13V569000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 through June 2011. Du...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | AIR BAGS | My 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan was included in the Volkswagen clock spring safety recall. According to Vo... |
| Aug 5, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the eng... |
| Jul 26, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My Tiguan randomly shuts down or stalls while driving. I have come very close to accidents because I... |
| Oct 6, 2022 | AIR BAGS | This vehicle has already been recalled for faulty clock spring, which renders the airbag inoperable ... |
| Apr 13, 2022 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | The clock spring is broken in my 2011 VW Tiguan at 114,000 miles. Therefore, the driver airbag on th... |
| Jan 24, 2022 | AIR BAGS | Clock spring in steering column has snapped. Because if a previous recall, this part is covered unde... |
| Sep 9, 2021 | ENGINE | Timeing chain skipped a tooth destroyig the engine completely. Yes its available for inspection upon... |
| Aug 22, 2021 | SUSPENSION | The driver side rear coil spring snapped at 103,000 miles. We just returned from a road trip and ar... |
| Nov 24, 2020 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE VEHICLE STARTED SPUTTERING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK IT TO VOLKSWAGEN AND THEY TOLD ME TO... |
| Oct 15, 2020 | STRUCTURE | THE LATCH FROM THE TRUNK STOPPED WORKING AND THE TRUNK DOESN'T CLOSE |
| Jun 5, 2020 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | THE CLOCK SPRING SOUND A LOT, WHEN YOU DO A TURN , AND IT SOUND A LOT , MOVING THE WHEEL, THE BRAK... |
| May 30, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS | AIR BAG CLOCK SPRING AND THE CAR STAR FLASHING. *TR |
| Apr 3, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | F16 FUSE BOX MELTING AND FUSE BURNT BUT NOT TRIPPED IN HOOD. ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS WERE LOST WHILE DRI... |
| Mar 10, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS | THE LIGHTS ON THE CAR START FLASING ,WHEN YOU TURN OF THE CAR , EVERY LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD & T... |
| Mar 10, 2020 | ENGINE | TIMING CHAIN FAILURE, BROKEN. STARTED ENGINE ON 3-10-2020, ENGINE SPUTTERED, STALLED. SHOP MECHANIC... |
| Feb 3, 2020 | ENGINE | TIMING CHAIN FAILED WHICH CAUSED CAR TO DIE AND DAMAGED ENGINE. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THIS HAPP... |
| Dec 21, 2019 | AIR BAGS | VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 15V483000 ON 5/2015. HOWEVER, THE REPAIRED/REPLACED PART APPEARS TO HA... |
| Dec 12, 2019 | ENGINE | ENGINE WATER PUMP FAILURE DURING A STOP @ RED LIGHT |
| Oct 21, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAI... |
| Oct 12, 2019 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I OWN A 2011 VW TIGUAN AND IS THE WORST CAR I'VE EVER OWNED. 1. INITIALLY I HAD A BAD TURBO AT 60,0... |