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2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan has 17 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

Other
32
Engine
26
Electrical
17
Powertrain
8
Structure
7
Visibility
5
Lights
4
Speed Control
3

17

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 3, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while his wife was driving slowly...
Nov 13, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTUREMechanical trunk lid emergency release will not release from the rear of the vehicle. The locking me...
Aug 22, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEUpon starting my 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan, the vehicle immediately went into "limp" mode and the check...
Jul 5, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMIn July, Chicagoland was very hot and my car stays in the garage. The piece that holds the sun roof ...
Jun 30, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe overhead console fell down with no indication or force - could’ve been heat or weak parts. Overh...
Jun 1, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFuel gauge showed close to empty and we filled up the tank. The fuel gauge is still reading empty a...
May 26, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe overhead console that controls the interior lights, sunroof, SOS button, etc. just popped off wh...
Nov 19, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM11/19/2024 Check engine light came on while I was driving. Got home, checked oil and it was down abo...
Jul 19, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCLIMATE CONTROL STOPED WORKING JUST FLICKERS ON AND OFF
Nov 1, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEVehicle keeps having all warning lights and warning messages come on whenever the car starts. Warnin...
Sep 5, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEOil change/ low oil light didn’t come one. When car was initially checked due to check engine light ...
Jul 29, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,SERVICE BRAKESThe contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 - ...
Nov 22, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEFrom a cold start and backing down the driveway, the SUV displayed an error code “Error: Driver Door...
Sep 23, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWhile coming to a stop, the car displayed an error code “ Error: Driver Door Contact Switch” and aut...
Aug 8, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the overhead con...
Aug 1, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEThe car will suddenly shut off while slowing down or coming to a stop. The “start/stop” error messag...
Nov 24, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe gas door on the vehicle would not open. It is locked when the vehicle is locked, and is unlocked...

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