Electrical System Related Problems of the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the ignition coils failure (two problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Volkswagen Tiguan


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

The Electrical System problem

I made a report on 11/1/19 about issues with my vehicle due to a manufactures defect that the panoramic roof drains did not drain properly and water leaked throughout the vehicle. Please refer to odi# 41277589 and ref. # 238025.   Read details...

The Ignition Coils Failure problem

On this July 4th holiday, the engine of our 2012 Tiguan (less than 52k miles, first owner) began to stutter on the freeway and the check engine light started to flash. This occurred at 70 mph in the fast lane of a 6-lane freeway at a merge (I-85 at the merge with GA-400 southbound).   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

When backing out of a parking spot, I heard a crack from the steering wheel. An error: airbag warning light came on, and the horn and steering wheel controls stopped working. This appears to be a clock spring failure.   Read details...


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