Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan has 3 recalls, 138 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
138
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
18V329000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 201...
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...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD Later Release
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | Feb 2026 My airbag light came on few days ago, now my horn doesn't work, and the functions on the s... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Feb 2026 My airbag light came on few days ago, now my horn doesn't work, and the functions on the s... |
| Aug 5, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | As of Aug 2025, my car keeps having issues of stalling/ bucking, even though my mechanic has changed... |
| Apr 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My engine shut off my battery as I was driving. This forced my car to stop in the middle of the road... |
| Feb 17, 2025 | AIR BAGS | While I was driving, when I turned the wheel I heard a cracking noise. Then airbag light turned on, ... |
| Feb 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Feb 2026 My airbag light came on few days ago, now my horn doesn't work, and the functions on the s... |
| Jan 23, 2025 | AIR BAGS | my steering wheel was making a crackling sound then it stopped and my airbag light came on along wit... |
| Jan 9, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | Jan 2025 My seat belt (driver ) lock is broken ,to attach the seat belt in place..I have to just kee... |
| Sep 13, 2024 | STEERING | Steering of the vehicle, gets stiff and looses the ability to drive smoothly, this happened after dr... |
| Jun 27, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | After filling up one day I was heading home and started to smell gas from my ac vents when I turned ... |
| Apr 7, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Front sunroof drains have shrunk over time disconnecting from drainage port causing massive amounts ... |
| Dec 17, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, th... |
| Oct 2, 2023 | WHEELS,ENGINE | 1 of the 2 water pumps has been repaired twice. On this 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan between the years of ... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the air ba... |
| Jul 2, 2023 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | A few days prior to this incident, I noticed a crunching noise as I would turn the steering wheel ev... |
| Jun 21, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the... |
| Jun 20, 2023 | STEERING | The power steering won’t kick in and has left me stranded several times. This happens all the time a... |
| Sep 12, 2022 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel door actuator intermittently jams prevents access to the fuel nozzle. Yes, the car was off an... |
| Aug 15, 2022 | ENGINE | The turbo cracked with low mileage and regular maintenance destroying many engine components and cau... |
| Jul 1, 2022 | AIR BAGS | The clockspring in the steering wheel snapped which controls airbags and turn signals. This repair i... |