Three problems related to water pump have been reported for the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan based on all problems reported for the 2011 Tiguan.
Engine water pump failure during a stop @ red light.
Have had 3 vw water pump failures within the past 11 months. The original water pump failed in September 2018; the replacement failed in June 2019; and another replacement failed in August 2019. All installed at aaa approved mechanic shops. Coolant would run low and when alerted to this, it could be observed flowing onto the ground while the vehicle engine was running and the car in motion.
Turbo failure, water pump failure, and rear main seal failure. All right after hitting 100k miles. Nearly 5k in total repair costs. I've experienced reduced performance because of the trurbo issues. Issues pulling out on to streets, or on ramps. I opted out of the repair at the time due to vw wanting 2. 2k to replace the turbo, which should be almost a lifetime part. I then took it back 2 weeks later for the water pump which was leaking fluid everywhere, they replaced the water pump but failed to mention that the rear main seal will need replaced as well. Rear main seal is common, and could result in a fire if enough oil leaks on to the exhaust.