2019 Volkswagen Tiguan exterior lighting problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On three (3) separate occasions, my 2019 VW Tiguan has produced an error stating "Check Starter System" on the console and shut down electrical systems such as instrument panel, brake lights, headlights, taillights, back up camera, and other electrical systems while driving. All three (3)…”
filed Jun 16, 2025
“The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed at night, the headlights unexpectedly failed to illuminate until the vehicle passed over a bump in the road, and shortly afterwards the headlights became illuminated again. Additionally, the…”
filed Jun 2, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Moisture Accumulation
V9419012011521_21 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 30, 2026
Exterior Lighting problems in other Tiguan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Tiguan | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 Tiguan | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Tiguan | 5 | 4% |
| 2020 Tiguan | 8 | 6% |
| 2018 Tiguan | 16 | 6% |
| 2017 Tiguan | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Tiguan | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 Tiguan | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Tiguan | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Tiguan | 39 | 24% |
| 2010 Tiguan | 19 | 17% |
| 2009 Tiguan | 15 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 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.