Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan has 5 recalls, 172 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
172
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 13, 2026
19V241000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The tire information label contains inaccurate tire dim...
18V824000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do n...
19V188000
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicl...
22V226000
STRUCTURE:BODY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect...
22V815000
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | The vehicle will randomly shut off while driving. A message will appear stating "Check the Starting ... |
| Mar 21, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car turns off while driving and says to check starter system when sitting in the sun, mechanics can ... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The starter system failed & yes it is available for inspection. Others & my safety was put at risk, ... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When it is hot out, while i am driving the car will say "pull over, shutting down" and then it says ... |
| Mar 8, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | In warm weather, the car will start but immediately shut off with warning check starter system. All ... |
| Mar 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Relates to the Volkswagen Recall: 28H7-Ignition Switch that for some reason is only applied to Jetta... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Well driving on highway, front portion of sunroof shattered. Very loud, exploding sound. |
| Oct 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | Parking brake would not disengage and the shop told me it was because water was in the floor pan beh... |
| Sep 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan suddenly shut off on the highway with my children in the car. The vehicle ... |
| Aug 24, 2025 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 68 MP... |
| Aug 14, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I am writing to bring to your attention a pressing safety concern regarding my 2019 Volkswagen Tigua... |
| Jul 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | When it’s hot outside I get a warning about the starting system then all the electronics shut off in... |
| Jul 16, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When trying to accelerate from a full stop the car is not accelerating when pressing the gas pedal. ... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | Experienced water leaks due to improperly routed sun roof drains. Experienced air bag electrical mal... |
| Jun 29, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My car has delayed acceleration issues of between 3 - 6 seconds. The last one that was 6 seconds or... |
| Jun 23, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When the car is at a complete stop such as at a light or pulling onto a street, when you press the g... |
| Jun 19, 2025 | ENGINE | Water pump leak/failure |
| Jun 18, 2025 | ENGINE | High oil consumption |
| Jun 14, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | On three (3) separate occasions, my 2019 VW Tiguan has produced an error stating "Check Starter Syst... |
| Jun 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My vehicle will have a slow start when I start the car and also a delay when it is at a stoplight. ... |