Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan has 26 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
26
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | ENGINE | After oil changes (always maintained at dealerships) it would require a quart of oil with in 2 days.... |
| Dec 13, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed s... |
| Nov 29, 2025 | ENGINE | The 2021 Tiguan, R-Line that I own now requires a new engine after roughly 70,000. The engine is no ... |
| Oct 19, 2025 | ENGINE | I am experiencing severe oil consumption and leakage with my 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The low oil lev... |
| Oct 13, 2025 | ENGINE | Check engine light came on with excessive oil leaking from engine. Dealer inspected and diagnosed th... |
| Oct 12, 2025 | ENGINE | 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan, Approximately 40,000 miles Date of failure: Oct 12th, 2025 Component(s): Eng... |
| Sep 5, 2025 | ENGINE | Check Engine Light came on and got estimate from Pete Moore VW Dealer in Pensacola, Florida and was ... |
| Aug 11, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MP... |
| Aug 9, 2025 | ENGINE | VW dealership diagnose by 2021 VW Tiguan with a cracked oil pan and timing cover. The cause was from... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | ENGINE | At only 38,200 miles the dealership found shards of metal in my engine. The only solution is to repl... |
| Jun 10, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | At about 60,000 miles a VW dealer told me it was normal for VWs to use oil. Now at 80,000 I have a $... |
| May 29, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| May 28, 2025 | ENGINE | The lower oil pan cracked due to excess pressure in the engine from a broken oil air vent. This is a... |
| Apr 19, 2025 | ENGINE | volkswagen vehicles have a real serious problem that can cause your car fails in the middle of the r... |
| Mar 24, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine oil light came on and car was down about 2 quarts of oil AGAIN. Car was last serviced as no... |
| Feb 26, 2025 | ENGINE | There was an issue with excessive oil consumption. In as little time as I have owned this vehicle I... |
| Jan 1, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the accelerator ... |
| Dec 10, 2024 | ENGINE | Subject: Complaint Regarding 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan – Premature Engine Failure at 46,000 Miles To W... |
| Nov 8, 2024 | ENGINE | Pcv valve on my car went and caused seals to leak in my engine. This has caused oil to leak onto my ... |
| Sep 23, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil. Ther... |