2019 Volkswagen Tiguan reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 280
- 181 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 53 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 5
- see below
- Reported harm
- 11 reported crashes · 9 injuries · 2 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,911
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Volkswagen median
+31
median 249 across 119 Volkswagen records
Vs 2017-2021
+0
median 280 complaints in 501 records
Top component share
19%
Electrical System: 53 complaints
What owners report fails — 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 53
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 36
- ENGINE 35
- SERVICE BRAKES 24
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING 18
5 recalls on record for the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
- NHTSA 22V226000 · 2022 · STRUCTURE:BODY An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a cr
- NHTSA 22V815000 · 2022 · TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 19V188000 · 2019 · SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the ri
- NHTSA 19V241000 · 2019 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS The incorrect specifications can result in improper tire inflations or to installing a tire of the wrong size on the veh
- NHTSA 18V824000 · 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PA If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehi
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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 2019 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 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
NHTSA has 280 consumer complaints on record for the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (53 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (53), unknown or other (36), engine (35), service brakes (24). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2019 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.