2015 Volkswagen Tiguan problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 62 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, filed between 2015-05-22 and 2025-08-30. The most common problem areas are the air bags (28, 45%), electrical system (23, 37%) and engine (9, 15%). Owners reported 1 crash, 1 fire and 4 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 28 | 45% | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 23 | 37% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 15 | 24% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 15% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 15% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 10% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 6% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Air bags: 28 complaints
- 28 complaints of 62 (45%) name the air bags — frontal, side and curtain air bags, their crash sensors and control module.
- 12 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 1 crash and 3 injuries in these complaints.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan; the latest, campaign 19V535000, says: “The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.”
Electrical system: 23 complaints
- 23 complaints of 62 (37%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 12 of them also name the air bags; owners reported 1 fire in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan covers this system.
Engine: 9 complaints
- 9 complaints of 62 (15%) name the engine.
- 3 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 1 fire in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan covers this system.
Steering: 9 complaints
- 9 complaints of 62 (15%) name the steering — the steering wheel, column, gear and power-steering assist.
- 6 of them also name the air bags; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan covers this system.
Service brakes: 6 complaints
- 6 complaints of 62 (10%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 2 of them also name the electrical system; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan covers this system.
Structure: 4 complaints
- 4 complaints of 62 (6%) name the structure — the body and frame structure.
- 2 of them also name the unknown or other; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 2 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names TIGUAN, model year 2015. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan's most common problem areas are the air bags (28 of 62 complaints), electrical system (23 of 62 complaints) and engine (9 of 62 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
NHTSA has 62 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, including 1 reported crash and 1 reported fire.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan's problems?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan; 1 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.