2013 Volkswagen Tiguan reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 227
- 63 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 59 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 4 reported crashes · 1 injury · 1 fire
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,308
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Volkswagen median
-22
median 249 across 119 Volkswagen records
Vs 2011-2015
-68
median 295 complaints in 627 records
Top component share
26%
Air Bags: 59 complaints
What owners report fails — 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
- AIR BAGS 59
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 34
- ENGINE 29
- STEERING 27
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 16
3 recalls on record for the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
- NHTSA 18V329000 · 2018 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
- NHTSA 15V483000 · 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of
- NHTSA 14V441000 · 2014 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
NHTSA has 227 consumer complaints on record for the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (59 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (59), electrical system (34), engine (29), steering (27). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.