Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan has 28 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
28
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SOS button is not working. Console fell out of roof of car earlier this summer (a national recall) ... |
| Jan 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car beeped and displayed warning stating that Ignition will turn off and Check Starter System on fou... |
| Nov 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I am experiencing the Driver Door Control Switch / EBS error. When this occurs my emergency break ac... |
| Apr 21, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | After sitting in the hot sun for an hour or so, turned it on, and got a "check starter" warning, an... |
| Aug 11, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The center overhead console fell down (controls dome lights, sunroof, & other convenience features).... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SOS malfunction light came on after downloading & syncing the car with the MyVW app. I took the car ... |
| Jul 15, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Control panel on the ceiling of the car (holds the sos button, controls for sun roof) fell off and w... |
| Jul 3, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | I am writing to report a serious safety concern regarding my Volkswagen Tiguan 2020. The dome light ... |
| Jun 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SOS button is erroring out. It won't reset back to green is staying red and showing Error: Emergency... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I currently reside in Texas where it get HOT during the summer months. I recently got this car back ... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | When the car is parked under the Sun on hot days. The car will lose the power and we get message on ... |
| May 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Overhead console which controls lights, sunroof, garage opener, just FELL DOWN. You can see where th... |
| May 15, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | As you own the car for three years, my overhead panel on the roof of the car has attached itself fro... |
| Mar 15, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | While driving vehicle spontaneously shuts off with the following warnings "ignition system off. Pull... |
| Jan 14, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Driving on the interstate with the windshield defrost on due to the winter weather coming from Texas... |
| Jan 11, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | An update was pushed to the safety emergency response system for VW vehicles better known as Carnet.... |
| Nov 17, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that water was entering the rear seat ... |
| Oct 19, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | overhead console detached dropped down while driving, yes available for inspection. How was your sa... |
| Sep 29, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The windshield wipers have been acting up, turning on unexpectedly when I use the turn signals, with... |
| Jul 15, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The roof console (the console that controls the sunroof) detached overnight and was dangling at eye ... |