2021 Volkswagen Tiguan engine problems
The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan has 47 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 27% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
47
Engine complaints
27%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“Vehicle was just turned on and put into reverse. Dash and infotainment center lights flashed and shut off. Vehicle rolled backwards uncontrollably down a sloped driveway. Steering and brakes were not properly functioning. Vehicle came to a stop when it struck a parked vehicle in its path. ”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
NHTSA has 47 complaints about the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan engine — 27% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.