95 of the 1,181 complaints about the Volkswagen Tiguan (8.0%) concern Body & structure, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 0.9× the Body & structure share across all tracked vehicles.
95Complaints · Body & structure
8.0%Share of complaints
0.88×vs. all vehicles
15Last 12 months
0.0%Share involving a crash or fire
3Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Body & structure complaints peak with the 2018 model (32, 11% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (1). 15 Body & structure complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 10 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
Owners most often describe: “overhead console”, “b-pillar”, “console detached”, “sunroof” and “rattle”. None of these reports describes a crash or fire.
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 22V226000 (2022-04-06, model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022).
On ~August 1, 2022, the "overheard console" (containing lights, BT microphone, and sunglass compartment) unexpectedly "dropped" out of the vehicle's ceiling.
Body & structure · 2022-09-07 · ODI 11483325
The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that the right hydraulic arm of the hatchback was corroded and upon closing the trunk manually, the right hydraulic arm detached and hit her on the right side of the head and shoulder.
Body & structure · 2022-05-18 · ODI 11465135
The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH with two toddlers inside the vehicle, the ceiling of the vehicle detached and caused a bump on the head.
Body & structure · 2026-08-10 · ODI 11756052
The overhead console by the rear view mirror suddenly detached - only hanging by cords. It will not go back on. Duct tape will not even hold it. It is a safety hazard to drive it, and it impairs visibility.
Body & structure · 2026-08-03 · ODI 11754422
The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the overhead console detached, nearly striking the contact on the head.
Body & structure · 2026-06-29 · ODI 11747175
On April 19, 2026, my 2021 VW Tiguan experienced a sudden loud gunshot-like sounding noise and my sunroof exploded. I fortunately had the screen closed, but large pieces of glass fell and were caught by the screen.
Body & structure · 2026-04-20 · ODI 11732294
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N5.
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Campaign 21V732000 · 2021-09-23 · Model years: 2018
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan vehicles. During the repair of roof damage, an incorrect roof reinforcement assembly may have been installed.
Remedy: Dealers will be replace the roof reinforcement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51H5.
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles. The LED module for the panoramic sunroof ambient light bar may short circuit.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the power supply for the panoramic sunroof LED module, free of charge, until a future service action can safely reactivate the feature. The recall began July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall 60D1.
How common are Body & structure problems on the Volkswagen Tiguan?
95 of the 1,181 complaints about the Volkswagen Tiguan (8.0%) concern Body & structure, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 0.9× the Body & structure share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Volkswagen Tiguan model years have the most Body & structure complaints?
By model year, Body & structure complaints peak with the 2018 model (32, 11% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (1).
Is there a recall for Volkswagen Tiguan Body & structure problems?
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 22V226000 (2022-04-06, model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022).