2013 Volkswagen Tiguan: recalls and problems
3 recalls and 139 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags.
Most common problems
What owners report
When driving down the highway, my power steering went out with zero warning or indicators leading up to it going out. upon researching, this is a problem that many people have experienced with this make and model of vehicle.
Feb 2026 my airbag light came on few days ago, now my horn doesn't work, and the functions on the steering wheel don't work, like being able to reset tire pressure and check functions for the car, the phone, the radio/cd information. jan 2025 my seat belt (driver ) lock is broken ,to attach the seat belt in place..i have to just keep it clicked in, and put it over my shoulder (over a yr now) also , as of aug 2025
Feb 2026 my airbag light came on few days ago, now my horn doesn't work, and the functions on the steering wheel don't work, like being able to reset tire pressure and check functions for the car, the phone, the radio/cd information.
As of aug 2025, my car keeps having issues of stalling/ bucking, even though my mechanic has changed the points/plugs twice now. now the overheat light comes on ,off and on.. sometimes clears up once the car is shut off and then turned back on.. some times has to sit for a while, then clears up
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD Later Release | ||||
| 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD Later Release | ||||
| 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD Early Release | ||||
| 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD Early Release |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Tiguan. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.