2020 Volkswagen Tiguan user complaints and problems
The Tiguan 2020 has been on the roads for a while and like most vehicles, it has had its share of issues as well. As it is next to impossible to build a perfect product, the VW Tiguan owners too have registered complaints about its problems. While the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan problems are less in number, the severity is high and also poses safety feature issues in some instances.
Engine problems
- Excessive engine oil consumption: A few owners complain about excessive engine oil consumption in their 2020 Tiguan. The reports state that the owners would find low oil levels frequently despite topping up to adequate quantities.
- Fuel injector and fuel rail crack: One report regarding these problems is there with the NHTSA. The owner in the report mentions that he faced a fuel injector and fuel rail crack in his vehicle. During the occurrence of the problems, the engine also leaked oil and the exact reason for the failure is undetermined.
- Engine malfunction: One owner mentions that while the vehicle was being driven at moderate speeds, around 30mph, the powertrain malfunctioned. Due to the malfunction, it started to shake and jerk with the Electronic Throttle Control warning light illuminated. Since the driver was distracted by all the failures, the vehicle was involved in a collision too.
Safety problems
- Brake squeal: A single model of the 2020 Tiguan faced this problem. The owner complains that just after completing 1,000 miles in his brand new vehicle, the brakes started to squeal.
- Brake booster failure: A single case of brake booster failure has been recorded by the NHTSA for the 2020 Tiguan. The owner of the SUV mentions in his report that he heard a loud popping noise while reversing the vehicle and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Upon further inspection, the brake booster failure was detected by the dealership.
- Forward collision warning system malfunction: Some owners of the 2020 Tiguan have faced issues with the FCW system of the SUV. In a few cases, the system falsely activated the warnings while the owners were driving. In some cases, the system falsely detected obstructions on the roads and applied the brakes.
Miscellaneous problems
- Water leakage issue: Some models of the 2020 Tiguan have seen water leakage issues. For some, the front seat belts were completely soaked in water after the vehicles were parked outside in the rain. One report mentions that the sunroof leaks water and it forms a pool under the rear seats.
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls
When a particular issue is plagued to a large number of units of any vehicle due to faulty parts, malfunctioning software, or inaccurate design, the NHTSA calls out for a recall which is to be fixed by the manufacturer. The 2020 Tiguan does well in this aspect as it has been recalled only thrice to date and the recalls have all been for minor reasons which mostly do not result in a hazard to the occupants or the people around the vehicle.
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S.No.
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Recall Date
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NHTSA Campaign ID
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Issues noticed
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Additional remarks
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Remedy
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1
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August 26, 2020
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20V505000
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Front Seat Backrest Frame Not Welded Properly
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In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing the risk of injury.
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Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seat back frames, free of charge. The recall began on September 11, 2020.
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2
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September 23, 2020
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20V579000
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Improperly Torqued Third Row Seat Belt Anchor Bolt
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Improperly torqued bolts may prevent the third-row seat belt from performing as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
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Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. Owners are advised: No one should occupy the third-row seat due to the safety risk. The recall began on October 7, 2020.
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3
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April 6, 2022
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22V226000
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Insufficiently Attached Spoiler May Separate
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An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
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Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 3, 2022.
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Should you buy a used 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan is a classy-looking compact crossover with impressive safety scores and a dependable reliability aspect. However, it does lack in some key areas such as offering a sub-par fuel economy and lethargic acceleration. On the brighter side, the 2020 model of the SUV manages to draw attention with its significantly low numbers of complaints as compared to its sales figure and beats some of its peers in this area too. Also, doing a thorough inspection to rule out the water leakage issue and excessive engine oil consumption issue should make it worth buying even in the used vehicle market.
