2011 Volkswagen Tiguan electrical system problems
The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan has 49 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 21% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
49
Electrical System complaints
21%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“LAST WEEK MY WIFE TOLD ME THAT SHE COULD SMELL AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND FEEL A BURNING SENSATION COMING FROM HER VW DRIVER?S SEAT WHILE SHE HAD HER SEAT WARMER ON. I IMMEDIATELY HAD HER TAKE IT IN TO THE LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THIS ISSUE IS A FIRE HAZARD AND SAFETY ISSUE…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
NHTSA has 49 complaints about the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan electrical system — 21% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.