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Volkswagen Tiguan 2010 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

109Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
24Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
11Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine55 complaints

55 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System31 complaints

31 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V569000.

Lighting19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V441000.

Power Train6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

13V569000Reported November 22, 2013 - 62,155 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on November 22, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 62,155 vehicles across all affected models.

14V441000Reported July 21, 2014 - 151,389 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 21, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 151,389 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA18003Opened April 18, 2018 - Open

Air Bag Clockspring Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA18003Opened April 18, 2018 - Open

Air Bag Clockspring Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA18003Opened April 18, 2018 - Open

Air Bag Clockspring Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20106
20115
20121
201317
201410
20158
20169
201715
201815
20199
20201
20214
20235
20242
20251
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.