Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 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 8, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The car was jerking due to a faulty transmission sensor. VW instructed the dealership to clean and r... |
| Apr 14, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Transmission shifts hard while going up and down. The traffic back assist will alert when not moving... |
| Apr 6, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the v... |
| Nov 1, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | ERC code popped up on Dashboard while driving in 2021 and the vehicle wouldn't go over 30 mph. Took ... |
| Aug 5, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | There is a major lag in acceleration. It happens randomly so taking to a dealership won’t help becau... |