Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan has 17 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
17
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | I made a report on 11/1/19 about issues with my vehicle due to a manufactures defect that the panora... |
| Oct 10, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | Sunroof lets water in and floods in car causing electrical problems, mold, rust, ruining roof interi... |
| Sep 15, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed s... |
| Nov 30, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WATER IS LEAKING FROM THE SUNROOM ON THE PASSENGER FRONT SIDE WHEN IT RAINS. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE ... |
| Jul 22, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WE ALREADY HAD A PRIOR COMPLAINT IN ABOUT THE MANUFACTURERS DEFECT OF THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM IN THIS VE... |
| Jul 20, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I'VE ONLY OWNED THE VW TIGUAN 2012 FOR 6 MONTHS, JANUARY 2020 AND THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, ALL ... |
| Apr 16, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | MY CAR ONLY HAS 50K MILES ON IT. THE COOLANT LIGHT COMES ON EVERY MONTH OR SO. WHEN I CHECK THE COOL... |
| Oct 1, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PANORAMIC SUN ROOF WAS DE... |
| Jul 4, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ON THIS JULY 4TH HOLIDAY, THE ENGINE OF OUR 2012 TIGUAN (LESS THAN 52K MILES, FIRST OWNER) BEGAN TO ... |
| Jul 1, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | CLOCK SPRING FAILURE IN MOTION WHILE TURNING ON A CITY STREET WITH A LITTLE OVER 40K MILES ON VEHICL... |
| Jan 7, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR BEGAN TO STALL AND VIBRATE. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND TOOK THE CAR IN AND THE... |
| Apr 4, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN INTO A FUEL S... |
| May 4, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | WIPERS SUDDENLY STOPPED MOVING. THIS COULD BE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THE DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE ... |
| Oct 26, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH IN A MERGING LANE, CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE ANY ... |
| Apr 12, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 35MPH THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. I TRIED TO RE-START THE ENG... |
| Feb 2, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING MY SUV MANY FAILURE INDICATOR LIGHTS INDICATING EPC FAILURE, TIRE MONITO... |
| Nov 1, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WHEELS SEIZED ABNOR... |