2015 Model Year

Volkswagen Tiguan

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
62
Recalls
1
Crashes
1
Severe
4

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

15V311000 May 2015

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Aug 2025

Epc light is on

Steering
Jul 2025

We are experiencing a recurring safety issue with our 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan. Upon startup, the power steering warning light consistently illuminates...

Air Bags
Nov 2024

Car was recently repaired from a deer related accident. Within a week of getting car back I heard an unwinding like sound from steering wheel area wh...

STEERING,AIR BAGS
Sep 2024

Our 2015 Tiguan has consistently had issues with the clock spring. We are now needing a third clock spring only 6 months from the last warranty repair...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2024

Car stalled while driving on the highway. No warning codes and mechanics cannot find a reason. This has happened twice before in past year with warnin...

Engine
Feb 2024

Premature timing chain failure (at 70,000 miles). Regularly maintenanced. Confirmed by mechanic. Check engine light notified 2 months prior to failure...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
Oct 2023

Airbag light comes on indicating that the airbags are not functioning properly per the instrument panel. A recall item on this particular model not li...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Sep 2023

Repeated failure of EPS system causing highway breakdowns - detail in attachment

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 2023

The manufactured rear camera and lock. Have been having water leaking in do to improper placing of lock and camera. It has stop working.

WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Jun 2023

Eagle valley motors sold me an unsafe car I kept telling them that the brakes were bad the transmission fluid was dark and the engine oil was black th...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan has 62 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags. 1 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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