The Lemon Index2019 Volkswagen Tiguan.
The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan is better than average by owner complaints: 87 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 78, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 24 to 25 mpg combined. The best Volkswagen Tiguan year is 2014.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 193 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Volkswagen Tiguan year. 2019 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 0K to 10K miles on the car (64 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 0K–9K miles
Recalls 5
- tires 2022
The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously.
- body structure 2022
Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.
- equipment 2019
The tire information label contains inaccurate tire dimension and inflation pressure specifications.
Show all 5 recalls
- suspension 2019
The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
- electrical 2018
The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open.
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 699 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Water leaks from the sunroof/overhead light console area, sunshade is to blinding, MIL-on…
- Brake pad installation direction
- Customer states noise from heat shield, MIL-on P11AD/P11AE/P11AF, MIL-on P0456, Customer…
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 $2550–2700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Vehicle consistently dies upon entering traffic locally or highway dealer says there is no fix it's been in the shop at least three times they've denied the last request for a review but it has become a serious safety issue
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan owner · NHTSA complaint 11317502
More owner reports
Vehicle has been in service 5 times since purchased. Car stalls and does not restart.
NHTSA complaint 11306980
Quick answers
Is the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.3× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 78; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Volkswagen Tiguan year by this measure is 2014.
What are the most common 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (23%), engine (21%) and brakes (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
5 safety recalls (latest: tires). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan get?
24 to 25 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 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 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 200 and 10,900 miles. The middle report was at 2,900 miles, from 64 complaints.
Does the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 13% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan cost in fuel a year?
About $2550 to $2700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
2.0L 4-cyl.
What Volkswagen Tiguan year is better than the 2019?
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