Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan has 15 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
15
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that the engine warning light was illu... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | ENGINE | Car has been consuming excessive oil in a short amount of time, Volkswagen claims it’s in “normal” s... |
| Aug 13, 2025 | ENGINE | The crankcase breather valve (PCV system) on my 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan failed, which caused catastro... |
| Jun 5, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that after adding a quart of oil, the ... |
| Mar 18, 2025 | ENGINE | The vehicle has had repeated failures of the oil filter adapter to block gasket. This gasket has be... |
| Dec 20, 2024 | ENGINE | Exceeding manufacturer recommended oil consumption. Car emits white smok out of the exhaust upon sta... |
| Jul 1, 2022 | ENGINE | Low Engine Oil. Car is burning oil. Having to put engine oil every 3 months. |
| Jun 4, 2022 | ENGINE | MY 2020 VOLKSWAGON TIGUAN STALLS WHILE IDLING IN TRAFFIC. THE ENGINE MAKES A GRINDING NOISE AND THER... |
| Feb 1, 2022 | ENGINE | The vehicle burns oil. When the dealer was confronted they said it was “normal” for the car to burn ... |
| Jul 21, 2021 | ENGINE | Complete engine stoppage approximately 18:00 21 July 2021. Headed east on Germany Road, a serpentin... |
| Jun 22, 2021 | ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | This car burns oil. I am adding at 1-2 quarts of oil every 2-3 months and I only have 24k miles on t... |
| Jun 14, 2021 | ENGINE | The contact's fiancé owned a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while his fiancé was driving... |
| Oct 5, 2020 | ENGINE | MY CHANGE OIL SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON AND KEPT REMINDING ME DAILY FOR 10 DAYS THAT I NEEDED AN OIL CHA... |
| Jul 29, 2020 | ENGINE | BOUGHT CAR ON 4/6/ 2020 BRAND NEW AT 2600 MILES OIL LITE CAME ON I CHECKED AND IT NEEDED 1 QUART.I ... |
| Dec 31, 1969 | ENGINE | I am reporting excessive engine oil consumption on my 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The vehicle consumes ... |