general problems of the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan

Three problems related to structure have been reported for the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan based on all problems reported for the 2020 Tiguan.

1 Structure problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2025

The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that the interior overhead console had become detached from the interior roof of the vehicle. The contact used tape to temporarily secure the console. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 40,000.

2 Structure problem

Failure Date: 05/29/2024

The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the center console had detached and struck the contact on the head. There were no serious injuries sustained; however, the contact stated a red mark was left on his head. The contact was concerned that the failure could recur while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the diagnostic test result was not disclosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000. The VIN was not included.

3 Structure problem

Failure Date: 11/17/2023

The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that water was entering the rear seat of the vehicle. The contact stated that the water intrusion had caused a short circuit in the vehicle and the vehicle was driving with reduced engine power. The contact stated that the water intrusion also disrupted the bluetooth functionality. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the gateway control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 21v947000 (electrical system, structure). The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.


Other Structure related problems of the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan

Body problems
9
Structure problems
3


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