2014 Volkswagen Tiguan: recalls and problems
3 recalls and 84 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags.
Most common problems
What owners report
My vehicle stalls and completely stops at red lights, stop signs, and low speeds. currently my vehicle is stalling and stopping at accelerated speeds at 20 mph.
My 2014 tiguan, vin [xxx], has been serviced at an authorized vw dealer since i purchased it. from 2014 to december 2025, the vehicle was serviced at a vw dealer and march 2026 to present at a service facility that only works on vws and is owned and operated by a prior vw certified technician who only works on vws. my vehicle has been serviced at all the vw recommended maintenance mileage. looking back at the main
The contact owns a 2014 volkswagen tiguan. the contact stated that while reversing, the steering wheel became locked and failed to steer in the left or right direction. no warning light illuminated. additionally, the contact managed to temporarily unlock the steering wheel; however, after driving at approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel suddenly became difficult to steer. the vehicle was towed to a local dealer, w
Check engine light came on, related to the thermostat and faulty water pump. my car’s make and model was part of a settlement for this issue but vw corporate will not cover costs to repair.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD | ||||
| 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Tiguan. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.