2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems

83 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Air Bags · verdict BUY 75/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Air Bags46
Electrical System22
Steering20
Engine10
Unknown Or Other9
Service Brakes4

In the owners’ words

“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”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan owner
“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.”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan owner
“The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving and while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle unexpectedly vibrated with the EPC warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was idling roughly, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and it was d”NHTSA complaint, 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
16/05/2018Unknown Or OtherVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles.
04/08/2015Air Bags:Frontal SAFETYVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the
21/07/2014Fuel System, Gasoline SAFETYVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 to June 2014. When using winterized fuel, in certain conditions bubbles may form in the fue

Questions owners ask

Is the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?

On the federal record it scores 75/100: 83 owner complaints (6.92 per year on the road) and 3 recall campaigns, 2 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Air Bags, with 46 of 111 categorised reports.

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The 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan scored 75/100 on the federal record.

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