The Lemon Index2015 Volkswagen Tiguan.
The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan is better than average by owner complaints: 18 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 52, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 22 to 23 mpg combined. The best Volkswagen Tiguan year is 2014.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 62 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Volkswagen Tiguan year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 30K to 68K miles on the car (34 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 4
- airbags 2019
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.
- unknown or other 2018
Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
- airbags 2016
The affected vehicles are equipped with driver and front seat passenger seat-mounted air bag inflators that may rupture in the event of a crash.
Show all 4 recalls
- equipment 2015
These vehicles may be equipped with Certification labels that are missing the required tire pressure information and they may state incorrect weight and loading information.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Volkswagen told dealers about
Volkswagen sent dealers 739 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Technical Bulletin (Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration): When applying brakes at highway speeds…
- Tech Tips (Comfort Module (J393) or BCM (J519) Replacement): This document informs if a…
- Tech Tips (Electro ?
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3450–3600 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
The airbag warning light came on, and the controls on the steering wheel do not work, and the horn will not work.
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan owner · NHTSA complaint 11099378
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.9× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 52; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Volkswagen Tiguan year by this measure is 2014.
What are the most common 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (33%), airbags (22%) and body structure (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
4 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan get?
22 to 23 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 30,200 and 68,400 miles. The middle report was at 49,300 miles, from 34 complaints.
Does the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan cost in fuel a year?
About $3450 to $3600 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
2.0L 4-cyl.
What Volkswagen Tiguan year is better than the 2015?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2015 and 2021.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works