Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan has 27 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
27
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| 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... |
| 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 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... |
| Apr 7, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Front sunroof drains have shrunk over time disconnecting from drainage port causing massive amounts ... |
| Mar 30, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS | My 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan has had an airbag light on the instruments display since early March of 20... |
| Nov 17, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that air bag error message was display... |
| Apr 24, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE PANORAMIC SUN ROOF CAUSING WATER IN VEHICLE.MOLDY SMELL, WINDSHIELD MOISTURE. GASKET DO NOT APP... |
| Mar 20, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | STEERING WHEEL MADE CLICKING NOISE, SUDDENLY THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND NO STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS... |
| Mar 16, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE EPC LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO LO... |
| Nov 26, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | A-L-L POST 2010 GERMAN CARS HAVE A BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS) WHICH IS A REALLY COOL FEATURE---... |
| Oct 6, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR... |
| Jul 12, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE AIRBAG, HORN, STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS ON MY 2013 VW TIGUAN STOPPED WORKING TW... |
| Jun 18, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | PROBLEM WITH ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE: THIS IS A MAJOR DESIGN PROBLEM WITH ... |
| Mar 1, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The issue involves ongoing water intrusion through the panoramic sunroof, front power windows, and w... |
| Dec 2, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | HAD THE CLOCK SPRING BREAK ON OUR 2013 VW TIGUAN - MADE A GRINDINGISH NOISE WHEN MAKING A STANDARD T... |
| Sep 29, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | AN AIRBAG ERROR MESSAGE WENT ON WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING IN JUNE 2018. SHE NOTICED THAT THE AFTER T... |
| Jul 10, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | THE CAR LOSES POWER WHEN ACCELERATING AND EPC LIGHTS AND OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ILLUMINATE AND DISAPPEA... |
| May 8, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | MY STEERING WHEEL CLICKS WHILE TURNING, AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON, HORN AND STEERING CONTROLS DON'T WORK. ... |
| May 6, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 2 HOURS ON A FREEWAY THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE TURNING ONTO A CITY STREET A... |
| Mar 29, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | THE ELECTRONICS IN THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED GOING OUT, FINALLY NOTHING ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO DO... |