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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan has 3 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

Engine
40
Airbags
25
Other
21
Steering
20
Electrical
17
Powertrain
6
Seat Belts
6
Fuel System
3
Visibility
3
Brakes
3

3

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 22, 2016SERVICE BRAKESTHE ELECTRONIC E-BRAKE APPEARS TO HAVE SHORTED OUT AND ENGAGED FROM MOISTURE AND I WAS UNABLE TO DIS...
Sep 10, 2013SERVICE BRAKESTHE REAR BRAKES SEEM TO BE DEFECTIVE IN DESIGN, THEY GRIND AND SCREECH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS CRAWLING ...
Sep 10, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND ATTE...

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