Volkswagen Tiguan engine problems by year
686 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 18 Tiguan model years. The most reported year is 2022 with 111 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tiguan | 12 | 44% | — | |
| 2025 Tiguan | 9 | 19% | — | |
| 2024 Tiguan | 17 | 25% | — | |
| 2023 Tiguan | 23 | 36% | — | |
| 2022 Tiguan | 111 | 42% | — | |
| 2021 Tiguan | 52 | 37% | — | |
| 2020 Tiguan | 25 | 18% | — | |
| 2019 Tiguan | 40 | 21% | 5,700 mi | |
| 2018 Tiguan | 80 | 28% | 9,497 mi | |
| 2017 Tiguan | 15 | 20% | — | |
| 2016 Tiguan | 10 | 10% | — | |
| 2015 Tiguan | 9 | 15% | — | |
| 2014 Tiguan | 11 | 13% | — | |
| 2013 Tiguan | 29 | 21% | 52,500 mi | |
| 2012 Tiguan | 50 | 33% | 55,700 mi | |
| 2011 Tiguan | 63 | 39% | 76,159 mi | |
| 2010 Tiguan | 50 | 45% | 86,500 mi | |
| 2009 Tiguan | 80 | 48% | 88,000 mi |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.