Wiper problems of the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

Seven problems related to wiper have been reported for the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan based on all problems reported for the 2021 Tiguan.

1 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2026

Wipers randomly start when switch is turned off. Wipers will randomly not start when wipers are turned on. Safety of others is affected due to visibility being obscured due to wipers not turning on. Injuries can occur when wipers randomly start. There was no warning prior to the problem starting.

2 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 06/25/2024

Center console above rear view mirror has broken and fallen from ceiling for the 2nd time. It as repaired in Aug 2023 after this happened the first time. This is a defect and it needs to be addressed ASAP! if this falls from the ceiling while driving, its very dangerous and most likely would cause an accident. I will be calling dealer tomorrow and it better be repaired under warranty.

3 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 06/03/2024

While I was driving today, I heard a loud pop. It was caused by the car's overhead console (it houses the controls for the sun roof, garage opener, cabin lights, etc) suddenly detaching. Apparently, a lot of owners of this same vw model has reported the same issue and several has reported it as a recurring issue. . Read more...

4 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 03/30/2024

The overhead control console breaks free and falls down in front of the rear view mirror. Inspecting the broken console, the screws are to tight causing the plastic to fatigue and eventually break. Searching this issue on reddit, it seems common enough, people have had them fall when closing a door, pots holes ect. Mine broke free when giving over a speed bump.

5 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 03/08/2024

The front windshield is very fragile. I am now replacing it again after having replaced it just a year ago from the same issue. Crack develops and travels across the entire window.

6 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2023

I have had to replace multiple windshields for something barely hitting it on the freeway - I think this is my 4th windshield and have not been driving near big trucks or construction during the incidents. Another issue is that I have had the car abruptly break in both leaving the parking lot and on the freeway in traffic thinking I am going to hit something when nothing is there which seems to be a sensor issue.

7 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2023

We have a cracked windshield and vw has not been able to provide us with a replacement windshield. I have contacted vw parts at the dealership, called vw care, and called harrs auto glass. No one can get me any info on when a new windshield will be available for my car. I'm told the windshield is on backorder with an unknown eta. I have been waiting for a windshield for 1 year with no news.


Other Visibility related problems of the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

Wiper problems
7
Sun/moon Roof Assembly problems
2


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