Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan has 17 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
17
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while his wife was driving slowly... |
| Nov 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | Mechanical trunk lid emergency release will not release from the rear of the vehicle. The locking me... |
| Aug 22, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Upon starting my 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan, the vehicle immediately went into "limp" mode and the check... |
| Jul 5, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | In July, Chicagoland was very hot and my car stays in the garage. The piece that holds the sun roof ... |
| Jun 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The overhead console fell down with no indication or force - could’ve been heat or weak parts. Overh... |
| Jun 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel gauge showed close to empty and we filled up the tank. The fuel gauge is still reading empty a... |
| May 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The overhead console that controls the interior lights, sunroof, SOS button, etc. just popped off wh... |
| Nov 19, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 11/19/2024 Check engine light came on while I was driving. Got home, checked oil and it was down abo... |
| Jul 19, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CLIMATE CONTROL STOPED WORKING JUST FLICKERS ON AND OFF |
| Nov 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Vehicle keeps having all warning lights and warning messages come on whenever the car starts. Warnin... |
| Sep 5, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Oil change/ low oil light didn’t come one. When car was initially checked due to check engine light ... |
| Jul 29, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 - ... |
| Nov 22, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | From a cold start and backing down the driveway, the SUV displayed an error code “Error: Driver Door... |
| Sep 23, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While coming to a stop, the car displayed an error code “ Error: Driver Door Contact Switch” and aut... |
| Aug 8, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the overhead con... |
| Aug 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The car will suddenly shut off while slowing down or coming to a stop. The “start/stop” error messag... |
| Nov 24, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The gas door on the vehicle would not open. It is locked when the vehicle is locked, and is unlocked... |