Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan has 3 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
3
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | THE ELECTRONIC E-BRAKE APPEARS TO HAVE SHORTED OUT AND ENGAGED FROM MOISTURE AND I WAS UNABLE TO DIS... |
| Sep 10, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES | THE REAR BRAKES SEEM TO BE DEFECTIVE IN DESIGN, THEY GRIND AND SCREECH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS CRAWLING ... |
| Sep 10, 2011 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND ATTE... |