Four problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan based on all problems reported for the 2010 Tiguan.
When driving car engine shut down, had to coast to a stop brakes would not engage. After having it towed to dealer found out motor was blow due to timing belt issue.
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. Prior to the vehicle stalling, there was an abnormal vibration while driving. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving to the dealer (molle Volkswagen, 808 w 103rd st, kansas city, mo 64114, (816) 941-9500) for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the timing belt fractured, which caused the engine and turbo charger to be destroyed. The contact was informed that the engine was irreparably damaged. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
I purchased my 2010 vw Tiguan a year ago. At 10k miles as requested I did the oil change. A month later or so oil started to leak. One day I drove my car to a store and left the engine running because I was only there for a few mins. Came back and my engine died. My mechanic diagnosed it and stated it was the timing belt that went. A lot of of people has been complaining about oil leak in general with this vehicle. Wish I knew sooner I would have never bought this car.
On 6/23/16 (77000 estimated miles) vehicle signaled "oil pressure low" it immediately stalled while in motion on the expressway during traffic hour during our vacation while it was on and we were driving. Miraculously we were able to push the stalled vehicle to safety and there were no injuries. It has to be towed to our hometown. Vw dealership advised us that it would require an engine replacement. That the timing belt had taken out the engine. Estimated costs of repairs $7800. Owner's manual states that the timing belt is a lifetime part, it does not suggest maintenance or repair of it at any point. Our private mechanic repaired it for $3800. Spoke to vw stated that they would not repair or cover the costs. Case #161500844 with vw.