Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | 3 YEARS AGO THE VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS WITH SENSORS, THIS YEAR THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, THE AUTO REPAI... |
| Jan 1, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 6... |
| Dec 16, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPORADICALLY UNRESPONSIVE IN TRAFFIC WHILE IN ANY FORWARD DRIVE SELECTION OF AUTOMATIC TRANS... |
| Oct 28, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | MY FIRST ISSUE WITH A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 1 MONTH INTO MY 3+ YEAR LEASE WITH UNDER 1,000 MILE... |
| Jan 5, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | THERE ARE 2 SEPARATE INCIDENTS. FIRST INCIDENT APPROX. NOV. 26. PROCEEDING UP A STEEP HILL WHEN TH... |