2014 Volkswagen Tiguan steering problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while reversing, the steering wheel became locked and failed to steer in the left or right direction. No warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact managed to temporarily unlock the steering wheel; however, after driving…”
filed Jun 8, 2026
“Clock spring broken when my wife turned her steering wheel leaving a parking lot. Airbags no longer work, along with anything electronic within steering wheel.”
filed Feb 27, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Tiguan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tiguan | 2 | 5% |
| 2024 Tiguan | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Tiguan | 23 | 9% |
| 2021 Tiguan | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Tiguan | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Tiguan | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 Tiguan | 12 | 4% |
| 2017 Tiguan | 11 | 15% |
| 2016 Tiguan | 12 | 13% |
| 2015 Tiguan | 9 | 15% |
| 2013 Tiguan | 27 | 19% |
| 2012 Tiguan | 20 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.