2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems And Complaints

User Complaints and Problems

While every vehicle offered on sale usually develops mechanical issues over the years, but when the problems get severe, things get risky. That said, the Tiguan 2019 has a decent number of issues that spoils the overall experience of the owners. Here is a list of all the major problems faced by Volkswagen Tiguan owners. 

Mechanical Problems

• Brakes - Few Tiguan users report the SUV fails to brake by depressing the brake pedal. Reduced braking performance increases the chances of crashing. 
• Powertrain - Most powertrain issues with the Tiguan relate to the transmission of the SUV. These issues include hesitant shifting and Throttle lag. Resolving powertrain issues is a costly affair. 
• Suspension - Few user complaints report the suspension being too stiff while driving over speedbumps. Damaged suspension compromises the comfort and handling abilities of the car. This can increase the risk of crashing. 
• Engine - Engine stalling is a known issue with the Tiguan. Users report a sharp loss of speed and drive power before stalling. Sudden loss of speed increases the chances of a crash. 
• Accelerator - Users report accelerator pedal malfunction leading to failure in accelerating. Few cases also report unintended acceleration. These issues increase the chances of crashing.

Electrical Problems 

• Driver aids - Users report the driver aids on the SUV to be oversensitive and intrusive. The Most common driver aid issues with the car include AEB and forward collision avoidance malfunctions. The Auto emergency braking (AEB) malfunction leads to harsh braking under driving conditions. In the case of forward collision avoidance, the car fails to brake in the presence of an imminent threat. These malfunctions compromise safety and increase the chances of crashing.
• Headlights - The headlights operated on low beams do not illuminate the road surface adequately. Dimmed headlight illumination increases the risk of crashing while driving under dark conditions.

Safety Problems

• Airbags - Airbag deployment failure in the event of a crash is a known issue with the truck. This compromises user safety and increases the risk of injury. 

Structural Problems 

• Sunroof/Moonroof - The Sunroof/moonroof of the car is prone to explode under driving conditions. Users report shattered sunroof following a loud noise. This increases the risk of injury to the occupants and can distract the driver. Few cases also report water leakage with undamaged sunroofs. .

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Recalls 

When any issue is persistent and plagues a large number of units of any vehicle, the government authority, the NHTSA calls out for recalls to manufacturers to get them fixed. The 2019 Tiguan has been doing particularly well in this regard as it has faced just the 4 recalls to date which is not bad considering the time it has spent in production. 

S. No	Date	NHTSA ID	Issues Noticed	Additional Remarks	Remedy
1	April 6,  2022	22V226000	An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate.	An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate becoming a road hazard. This increases the chances of a crash.	Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N5.
2	March 27, 2019	19V241000	Inaccurate specification on the tire label.	Inaccurate specifications on the tire label can lead to incorrect tie inflation or installing a tire of the wrong size on the vehicle. Either of these scenarios increases the chances of a crash.	Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D2.
3	March 6,  2019	19V188000	The rear coil springs may fracture.	If a coil spring fractures, it may damage the rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the chances of a crash.	Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.
4	November 26, 2018	18V824000	No warning when the key is left in the ignition./FMVSS 114.	If the driver is not notified by a noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the chances of vehicle theft or crash.	Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began on December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90L3 and 90L4.

Should you buy the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan?

The Volkswagen Tiguan is a sturdy SUV suited for both city commute and touring. The SUV offers commendable utility and versatility with a comfortable and spacious cabin setup. Despite Volkswagen having German engineering roots, the Tiguan falters with reliability. Few reliability issues with the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan lead to forcing recalls. However, Volkswagen aftersales show prompt response to resolve customer concerns. All in all, the SUV is a versatile choice to consider for a family SUV.