Two problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe 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.
Dealership informed us timing chain needed to be replaced and manifold would be replaced under warranty. After replacing timing chain, they notified us manifold was already replaced on vehicle and it also needed new valves due to being bent from bad timing chain. Many other vw owners have experienced timing chain issues. These issues started while the vehicle was in motion and while driving led to extreme shaking and noise at low speeds. Vehicle felt very unsafe to drive and was promptly taken to dealer.
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart and was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the manifold needed to be cleaned due to carbon build-up. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate. An independent mechanic and dealer diagnosed that the turbo valve needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired for this failure. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v441000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 64,624.