Second generation (Long Wheelbase / Allspace, AD/BW)
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
The most reported problem on the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan is stalling, with 28 complaints.
- 192owner complaints
- 5recalls
- 6involved a crash
- 9,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 28, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Tiguan doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2019 model year.
Is the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan has 192 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, below the median of 281 for 2019 SUVs on this site. Of the 13 Tiguan model years since 2014, it has the 3rd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2018 and 2020
- Complaints ease off across these three model years. Counted per year on the road, the 2018 draws 32, the 2019 24 and the 2020 20.
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Stalling has 28 complaints and infotainment has 25, out of 192 in all. Too few of the stalling reports give a mileage to say when it starts.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 10 of the 192 complaints (5%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 6 reports mention a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 5 people were hurt.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Infotainment has a recall on the same system (18V-824). Stalling has none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2019 at 30 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 22. So far in 2026, 28 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine stalls or loses power while driving, 28 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
192 complaints is 1.2 times fewer than the median 2019 model on this site and 1.5 times fewer than the median 2019 SUV. Among the 6 Tiguan model years here it ranks 3rd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen filed 697 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan. 73 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 1 bulletin · 25 complaints
Update programming for Infotainment System Malfunctions. Updated to include additional labor operation & time units in warranty table.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 3 bulletins · 24 complaints
Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation. Addition of mandatory brake form and reference to Volkswagen Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual.
Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation Instruction (U.S. Only)
1 more on this problem
Bake Vibration, Pulsation, Noise when braking during PDI
A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 21 bulletins · 16 complaints
Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the R1234yf Refrigerant Circuit (U.S. Only) updated to adjust Flush machine filter pricing.
A/C Compressor leak diagnosis
19 more on this problem
Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number
Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen. Updated to include ID.4
Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.
A/C cap leak diagnosis.
Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.
Statement referring to TB 2043893 removed. To include additional models and model year applicability. A.C. Compressor Replacement, GFF Required Regardless of Concern and Flush Requirement
Customer states MIL-on with P1429 and/or P0556 Customer states MIL-on with P0133 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken Customer states MIL-on P0496 Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation A/C compressor leaking Customer ...
Customer states MIL-on with P1429 and/or P0556 Customer states MIL-on with P0133 Customer states MIL-on with P050A Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation A/C compressor leaking Customer states the rear lift gate has rust or corrosion Customer ...
Customer states MIL-on with P1429 and/or P0556 Customer states MIL-on with P0133 Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with P050A Customer states MIL-on with P0116 Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation A/C compressor ...
Customer states MIL-on with P1429 and/or P0556 Customer states MIL-on with P0133 Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with P0116 Customer states the rear lift gate has rust or corrosion Customer states "door warning light" on dash and/or ...
Plus 9 older ones not listed here.
Check engine light or misfire 37 bulletins · 10 complaints
Engine misfire diagnostic aid.
Fuel Additive to prevent sporatic misfire
35 more on this problem
Fuel additive to help with misfire faults
T8 fuel injector harness inspection for stored DTCs P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204.
Diagnostic Aid for engine misfire.
Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle from beneath the vehicle Customer states MIL-on with P0087, P1020, P053F and/or P0148 Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Noise from ...
Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Noise from front end while driving Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ...
Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states fuel tank difficult to fill, pump keeps clicking off Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Noise from front end while driving Customer states ...
Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise from the front end Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ...
Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise from the front end Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ECM/Airbag memory Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative ...
Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise from the front end (usually right side) Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 ...
Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states MIL-on, fault P0442 and/or P0456 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise under vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states coolant ...
Plus 25 older ones not listed here.
Battery dies or the car will not start 4 bulletins · 9 complaints
Discharged Battery, Diagnosis for excessive current draw.
Update to address DTC U300100 after a Charging System Concern, Discharged Battery or Battery Replacement
2 more on this problem
Customer states MIL-on with P0496 Customer states MIL-on with P2440 Customer states MIL-on with U0284 Customer states MIL-on with P02CC, P02CE, P02D0, P02D2, P02D4, and P02D6 P02D7 Customer states oil leak from the engine Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting ...
Customer states MIL-on with P0133 Customer states No/low heat output No Crank/No Start with P06EF and/or P06E9 Customer states MIL-on with P0463 Customer states MIL-on, HPFP mounting bolts loose/broken No crank, no start Customer states the airbag light is on
Suspension noise, struts or alignment 4 bulletins · 6 complaints
What is and what is not a leaking suspension strut.
How to identify and when to replace a leaking strut
2 more on this problem
Customer states MIL-on P0087, P0148 and/or P053F Customer states front suspension noise while driving MFI in cluster warning U0199 Rear tailgate strut broken/loose/detached
Customer states noise from front suspension while driving
Seat belt or seat problems 1 bulletin · 5 complaints
Customer states 2nd row seat rattles while driving
Windshield cracks or distorts 2 bulletins · 5 complaints
Customer states noise from heat shield MIL-on P11AD, P11AE, P11AF Customer states MIL-on with P0496 MIL-on P0456 Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation Customer states the headliner makes noise, is loose or hangs down Customer states the ...
Customer states noise from heat shield MIL-on P11AD, P11AE, P11AF MIL-on P0456 Customer states front window(s) noisy during operation Customer states the headliner makes noise, is loose or hangs down Customer states the sunshade is binding Customer states the ...
Complaints filed by year
30 complaints came in 2019, 15.0 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
Recalls that include the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audis customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N5.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The tire information label contains inaccurate tire dimension and inflation pressure specifications. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D2.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90L3 and 90L4.
All 5 recalls on the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Stalling, with 28 of the 192 complaints.
At what mileage do 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan problems start?
Of the 50 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 3,000 miles and half by about 9,000.
Is the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan better or worse than the 2018 and 2020?
Counted per year on the road, the 2019 has fewer complaints than the 2018 and more complaints than the 2020: 24 a year against 32 and 20.
How many 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
10 of them (5%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for stalling on the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan?
No recall on file for the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan is on the same system as stalling. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.