147 of the 1,181 complaints about the Volkswagen Tiguan (12.4%) concern Interior & equipment, making it the model's third-largest problem area. That share is 1.4× the Interior & equipment share across all tracked vehicles.
147Complaints · Interior & equipment
12.4%Share of complaints
1.39×vs. all vehicles
33Last 12 months
1.4%Share involving a crash or fire
2Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Interior & equipment complaints peak with the 2020 model (29, 21% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2023 model (8). 33 Interior & equipment complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 34 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “sunroof”, “console”, “overhead”, “panoramic” and “fell”. 2 of these reports (1.4%) describe a crash or fire, with 6 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 19V679000 (2019-09-25, model years 2018).
- The sunroof control panel has gradually peeled away from the foam on the roof of the car and is now dangling. It’s distracting and unsafe while driving. This is clearly a defect and safety hazard as it’s fallen while I’m driving and hit me in the head.
Interior & equipment · 2025-08-22 · ODI 11682531
My wife purchased herself a new 2025 Volkswagen Tiguen on June 20, 2025. On July 20, 2025 she hit a deer. The car sustained significant front end damage. Being that we live 45 minutes from the dealership we brought it to our local body shop, Petrella Bros.
Interior & equipment · 2025-08-22 · ODI 11682415 · Crash
Description of Defect: The central MIB3 infotainment touchscreen on my 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan has suffered a complete blackout and is entirely unresponsive.
Interior & equipment · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761433
I was driving the car it died while driving. The dealership can’t figure out what’s going on. And it will die WHILE driving and then say check starter ignition system. I open the door it says the engine is on but it is not.
Interior & equipment · 2026-08-28 · ODI 11760463
I discovered a potential safety defect while inspecting and preparing my Graco Turn2Me child restraint for eventual forward-facing use. The seat is Model 2170122, manufactured 08/26/2024.
Interior & equipment · 2026-08-18 · ODI 11757673
I am reporting a safety-related electrical defect on my 2019 Tiguan that has been intermittently occurring since March 2026. This typically has happened during the hotter parts of the day when the tempreature in in the 90's.
Interior & equipment · 2026-08-14 · ODI 11757043
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Campaign 19V679000 · 2019-09-25 · Model years: 2018
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Campaign 19V241000 · 2019-03-27 · Model years: 2019
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The tire information label contains inaccurate tire dimension and inflation pressure specifications. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D2.
How common are Interior & equipment problems on the Volkswagen Tiguan?
147 of the 1,181 complaints about the Volkswagen Tiguan (12.4%) concern Interior & equipment, making it the model's third-largest problem area. That share is 1.4× the Interior & equipment share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Volkswagen Tiguan model years have the most Interior & equipment complaints?
By model year, Interior & equipment complaints peak with the 2020 model (29, 21% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2023 model (8).
Is there a recall for Volkswagen Tiguan Interior & equipment problems?
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 19V679000 (2019-09-25, model years 2018).