2012 Volkswagen Tiguan problems by component
152 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 50 | 33% | 55,700 mi |
| Air Bags → | 33 | 22% | 56,814 mi |
| Electrical System → | 23 | 15% | 51,000 mi |
| Steering → | 20 | 13% | 76,800 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 12 | 8% | 45,000 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 10 | 7% | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 5% | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 5% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2% | — |
| Structure | 3 | 2% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2% | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1% | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.