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2013 Volkswagen Tiguan problems
Owners have filed 227 complaints about the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan with NHTSA. Air bags account for 28.2% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 15.4%.
Complaints227
Crashes4
Fires1
Injuries1
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 28.2% · 64
Electrical system 15.4% · 35
Engine 12.8% · 29
Steering 11.9% · 27
Unknown or other 7.0% · 16
Fuel/propulsion system 6.2% · 14
Power train 3.1% · 7
Service brakes 2.6% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 4 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 1 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 14 model years of the Volkswagen Tiguan in this data, 2013 sits 6th by complaint volume. 2022 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 29 in the last three years against 39 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 52,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. Additionally, the horn was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the clockspring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000. Air bags · reported at 116,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while his spouse was driving approximately 65 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle with a clock spring failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,222. Air bags · reported at 104,222 miles
Front sunroof drains have shrunk over time disconnecting from drainage port causing massive amounts of water to pool in floor boards. This location is where electrical connections for the airbags are located causing failure for airbags and more. Rear drains were also disconnected due to shrinkage and crimped causing water to pool in trunk. Mold has appeared causing health issues as well. Air bags
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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