101 of the 1,267 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.
101Complaints · Body & structure
8.0%Share of complaints
0.88×vs. all vehicles
18Last 12 months
0.0%Share involving a crash or fire
3Related recalls
Analysis
18 Body & structure complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 11 in the 12 months before — up 64%.
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
On my commute home i heard a small pebble hit my windshield. I came home parked in the garage and two days later, there’s a crack half way across my windshield.
Body & structure · 2026-10-12 · ODI 11770504
I am over 6 feet tall. I have the driver seat as far down as it will go. I have the rearview mirror up as high as it will go. Even with those three things, the mirror is in the middle of the windshield and blocks pedestrians and other cars.
Body & structure · 2026-10-09 · ODI 11770032
The vehicles back up camera system crashes and restarts until it ultimately stops working completely. The part (3G5035842J) specified by the dealer to repair the issue is not available for up to 2 months because it is on national back order.
Body & structure · 2026-09-25 · ODI 11767042
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
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.
