Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan has 8 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | While Driving Breaks got hard to push and car system made “beep” alert with words “Break booster fau... |
| Jun 21, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Just took my 2020 VW Tiguan in for routine maintenance and was told that my rear brake pads and roto... |
| May 4, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | While just start the car and drive it for 2 or 3 minutes a loud alarm sound and my dash lit up in re... |
| Jan 13, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | The contact rented a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated driving 60 MPH, the vehicle independ... |
| May 3, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Automatic emergency brakes engage when pulling into/out of slightly sloped ground. My vehicle has co... |
| Mar 1, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | Uneven and excessive pad wear that was reported to be "normal" by the dealer. Photo of pads from pas... |
| Mar 4, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | THE VEHICLE WAS BACKED OUT OF A PARKING SPACE IN A LOT. A POP WAS HEARD AND THE BRAKE THE BRAKE PEDA... |
| Oct 20, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKES STARTING SQUEALING PERIODICALLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES LIGHTLY, WITH ONLY 1,000 MILES ON TH... |