Equipment Problems of Volkswagen Tiguan - part 1

The car started creating a loud popping, gunshot sound while driving. We believe based on our own research that the issue may be due to a failed control module in the amplifier randomly sending out max voltage to all the speakers. This issue is extremely unsafe while driving and could have caused serious injuries not only to us but other drivers and are kids in the car as well.

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The mib3 infotainment center has suffered a complete hardware/software failure and is entirely black. This has completely disabled the rearview backup camera, creating an immediate safety hazard and violating federal safety standards.

Infotainment screen went out. Needs module replaced. No working back up camera.

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Screen went black on vehicle entertainment console and sos emergency system failure being reported by vehicle dashboard indicators. Rear-view camera is unreliable and video feed freezes or fails to display. No power delivery to charging ports. Mobile wifi access point paid service is inaccessible. Already taken vehicle into dealership who alerted me of a backorder for a necessary replacement of the f5 module to remedy the issue with vehicle. I am a lessee with a warranty on this vehicle. Dealership says I just have to wait. Is this car now unsafe to drive?.

The infotainment screen went black and does not appear to work. I had tried the method of hard resetting the system and it did not work. I went to get it check at the dealer and it was not able to get fixed. This is a safety hazard as the screen was not able to display the use of the rear camera increasing a risk of a crash. The screen also acts as an aid for the driver which becomes a risk when the display no longer works. This has only occurred once before and fixed on its own. This had unexpectedly happened.

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While driving a 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan in los angeles county, CA, the vehicle spontaneously and without driver input shifted itself into neutral. The vehicle experienced a complete loss of motive power and stopped driving. I was travelling with my newborn infant in the back seat when the vehicle lost propulsion in active traffic, creating an extreme and immediate collision hazard. The vehicle had to be coasted to the shoulder under hazardous conditions. Car literally stopped in the middle of a busy intersection. Several dashboard lights came on during this incident. The next day the engine light turned on.

Radio module failed, controls back up camera, which does not work, took to dealer and were told no repair parts available and unknown when they would be, told it is a common problem.

While opening the sunroof, the front end of the sunroof began to billow smoke. The cabin filled with smoke. The car was immediately turned off and the fuse was removed. While attempting to drive the vehicle closer to the dealership, the car experienced a total electrical failure and stalled on the side of the road. The car will require a tow. There is a known recall on this matter, however, my VIN does not fall under this recall. The recall explains the exact issue we experienced with the smoking sunroof motor from the faulty lighting causing a serious fire risk.

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The vehicle will throw itself into park with the emergency brake on while driving on the roadway. I was told by Volkswagen middletown that the vehicle is not registering my seatbelt on and there’s an issue with the computer system but no fix other than put your seatbelt on prior to turning the vehicle on. Volkswagen wappimgers is saying there’s a safety feature that will put the car in park if the seatbelt is off, your butt comes off the seat the vehicle will put itself in park. My seatbelt is always on and this has happened while driving the vehicle for longer than 10 minutes and on the roadways. There acting like it’s not happening. Volkswagen middletown states that they have had reports of this happening.

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The f5 module has gone out on this vehicle after the most recent ota update. Vehicle cameras, navigation system or any other infotainment systems do not work. I have taken this vehicle to a volkswagon dealer and am told since my car is no longer under warranty I will be responsible for the very costly replacement of this module. The replacement part has been on order since late September 2026 and the dealership cannot give me an eta for the part. In doing research this appears to be a worldwide issue with the replacement module on indefinite backorder. Not having cameras or a navigation system is big safety concern for me and my family.

On my commute home I heard a small pebble hit my windshield. I came home parked in the garage and two days later, there’s a crack half way across my windshield. This is extremely dangerous, in over 8 vehicles I've owned and had much bigger rocks hit my windshield this has never created a crack, especially days after a small impact. What happens if it shatters due to the impact of a rock. It should be built to withstand small impacts.

Vehicle threw sos emergency call feature error two years ago. I replaced the module at the dealership. Today, the same sos emergency call feature again showed up and I am unable to make an emergency call. This is a known and common issue with vw.

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The engine cuts off while driving and hard stops the car. Obvious safety issue for myself and 3 children. The car is still “on”, the car is still in drive but nothing happens when I press the gas, it feels like the e brake is engaged, I get the on and off pop up text - no check engine or any other warning or text - that says “please start engine manually”. When I press the ignition button the car cuts completely off. I then have to press it again to fully start the car again. Hard stopping at any mph in traffic or intersections, etc. Could be deadly. I’m a single mom of 3 with no other transportation. Local vw told me the diagnostic was fine. They’ve tried blaming it on seatbelt safety mechanisms - that is not what’s stopping the car. We all buckle and stay that way, it’s GA law. Even if it did this over a seatbelt I’d be concerned as to how a car hard stopping at any mph in the middle of traffic is any safer than unlatching a belt! the dealership is fully aware. Vw corporate is fully aware. Case #07796308. No accidents at all. No outside maintenance. No inspections by anyone other than the one at the dealership mid sept. This is becoming more frequent. This was a known issue in 2025s and there is an open recall for 2026s, per my research, but for some reason my VIN isn’t coming up in it.

Infotainment center, chargers and reverse camera no longer working. Vehicle available for inspection my reverse camera is not working which causes safety issues as under federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 111, rear visibility, vehicles in the relevant categories manufactured on or after may 1, 2018 are required to provide a compliant rearview image during a backing event. Nhtsa explains that manufacturers generally satisfy this requirement with a backup/rear camera system. Vehicle has been inspected by a third party auto dealership that specializes in european vehicle. There is no Volkswagen dealership on the hawaiian island of hawaii that I live on. There were not warning signs or symptoms of the problem.

2022 vw Tiguan, VIN [xxx], 54,953 mi. Infotainment screen went black; because the rearview camera image displays only on that screen, the backup camera is completely inoperative in reverse. Failure is constant. I replaced a blown #20 fuse and attempted a hard restart with no result. Xxx, Volkswagen of [xxx] [xxx]: tech found dtc in ecm stating no communication with 5f module (infotainment control unit); vw guided test plan directs replacement of the 5f module. Quoted $501. 54. Dealer stated this is a known issue and multiple customers there are waiting on the same backordered part. Vw has already recalled 2022 Tiguans for this component and this consequence. Campaign 22v-514 ([xxx]): infotainment memory module defect causing rearview camera image not to display, certified by vw as an fmvss 111 noncompliance. Campaign 25v-082: 2022-24 Tiguan camera control unit error, same loss of camera display. Nhtsa VIN lookup on xxx shows no open recalls; my vehicle was included in neither campaign and no remedy has ever been applied. My vehicle has the identical failure (same model year, platform, component, and loss of rear visibility) as the recalled population. The dealer's statement that multiple customers await the same part indicates the defect population extends beyond the recalled vins. I request NHTSA evaluate whether the scope of 22v-514 and 25v-082 was underinclusive and whether a recall query or scope expansion is warranted for uncovered 2022 Tiguans. Ro and VIN lookup available on request. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Vehicle: 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan mileage: approximately 84,000 miles problem: intermittent park-position/gear-selector warning and transmission emergency mode my 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan has developed an intermittent safety-related transmission/gear-selector problem. The vehicle intermittently displays the warning: “only exit vehicle in p position. Please service vehicle. ” at other times, the vehicle also displays: “transmission in emergency mode. ” the warnings are intermittent, but they have occurred while operating the vehicle. The problem appears to involve the vehicle’s ability to correctly recognize or communicate the transmission/gear-selector position. I am concerned that this may represent a safety defect involving the gear-selector/park-position detection system rather than a normal transmission failure. I understand that Volkswagen previously recalled certain 2011–2019 vehicles under NHTSA recall 19v-615 / Volkswagen recall 37m2 because of a shift-lever microswitch problem involving incorrect recognition of the park position. Nhtsa’s recall documentation states that an incorrect park-position signal can create a risk of unintended vehicle rollaway. However, the Tiguan was not included in that recall. I am asking NHTSA to investigate if a similar defect may affect 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles and whether the Tiguan should have been included in the prior recall or whether a separate safety recall/investigation is warranted. Because the vehicle can enter transmission emergency mode and may intermittently fail to correctly recognize the park/selector position, I believe this warrants review as a potential safety defect. I respectfully request that NHTSA review the complaint history for 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles and determine if it is a safety-related defect. I am also requesting that NHTSA consider whether Volkswagen’s prior recall should have included the Tiguan or whether additional vehicles should now be covered.

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My vehicle was parked on my worksite and when I can out to check a truck in. I noticed my windows looked tinted and when I went to investigate my vehicle was on fire or smoking badly and I closed the door and call [xxx]. This was a very traumatic experience for me considering I had only purchased the vehicle from the dealership on the 18th and had recently been training one of my kids for driving lessons. While I am grateful that me or my family where not physically injured it is unacceptable that both the manufacturer and dealership knowingly put both me and my family in harms way and I expect to be compensated for this preventable traumatic experience we've endured due to no fault of ours. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

My 2022 Tiguan experienced a complete failure of the infotainment display after an over-the-air software update, including loss of the rearview camera display when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. After the ota update, the infotainment screen became non-functional and will not turn on. The rearview camera no longer displays when reversing. The front phone charging ports and wireless charging tray located below the infotainment system are also non-functional. There were no warning lights prior to the system failure. When attempting a 15 or 30-second reset using the power button, the screen would appear to begin rebooting because the backlight turned on, and the phone charger briefly began working again. However, the reboot fails and screen returns to dark. Volkswagen phone support originally told me that this VIN falls within an impacted range for a known issue. However, the dealership stated that the failure is due to a faulty 5f infotainment control module / chip and quoted approximately $2,500 for the repair as my vehicle was one-month out of warranty. The dealership also stated that the part is on backorder with no known eta because of the current volume of similar reports. The failure disables the rearview camera display, which creates a safety issue when backing up. Whether the vw vehicles with this 5f infotainment module are experiencing a defect that can disable the rearview camera and related electronic functions due to a faulty 5f chip or a faulty firmware/software update, Volkswagen should be required to issue a safety recall and provide repairs at no cost to the customer given the clearly widespread nature of the defect.

On 8/29/2026, my 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan experienced a sudden mechanical failure while I was driving on the highway at approximately 55mph, with only 27,842 miles. Prior to this incident, I had reported to the vw dealership at my previous oil change that I repeatedly had to add oil between scheduled oil changes. While driving, the vehicle suddenly began producing a significant amount of smoke and the check-engine light came on. After I pulled over, fluid was visibly leaking from underneath the vehicle. A state trooper responded and told me I was lucky the vehicle did not catch fire. The vehicle was disabled and had to be towed from the highway to the vw dealership. The vw technician subsequently diagnosed the oil separator as having failed. In a video inspection provided to me, the technician stated that the failed oil separator caused excessive pressure in the engine crankcase, which "blew out" the upper timing cover and oil pan. The dealership replaced the oil separator, upper timing cover, and oil pan. The dealership then performed an approximately 30-mile test drive. The technician stated that the oil level remained full, but the vehicle produced a "big blue plume of smoke. " he then stated, "there's an issue with these vehicles and the cylinder heads," and advised that the cylinder head now needs to be replaced. The vehicle remains at the vw dealership. I am reporting this because the failure occurred suddenly at highway speed and resulted in substantial smoke and fluid loss, creating a potential fire and safety hazard. I am also concerned that significant blue smoke continued after the initial repairs and that the vehicle now requires major engine repair at fewer than 28,000 miles. Thankfully, there were no injuries or collision. Uploaded: text with svc advisor, stating part of this is a known issue; screenshot from the video the dealer sent me - the web address to view the video is at the top. I do not have the police report yet.

Description of defect: the central mib3 infotainment touchscreen on my 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan has suffered a complete blackout and is entirely unresponsive. This system has already been repaired and replaced over three once under warranty for infotainment failures over three years ago. The issue has returned, causing a total loss of the backup camera, and safety menus controls. Safety risk involved: when the touchscreen fails or goes black, it causes an immediate loss of critical vehicle functions. I lose access to the backup camera display while reversing, and I am entirely unable to adjust vehicle safety assistance menus. This total loss of visibility and vehicle safety controls creates an immediate driving hazard and distraction.

I was driving the car it died while driving. The dealership can’t figure out what’s going on. And it will die while driving and then say check starter ignition system. I open the door it says the engine is on but it is not. This vechicle had a physical key and you have the press the breaks to start the car.

I am reporting a safety-related electrical defect on my 2019 Tiguan that has been intermittently occurring since March 2026. This typically has happened during the hotter parts of the day when the tempreature in in the 90's. While driving, I get two different warnings that displays; "check starter system" followed by "ignition-system-shut down". Within a few minutes, the engine continues running but the instrument cluster, hvac and turn signals lose power. Other electrical systems also shut down like, the radio, navigation, head lamps, and side view mirror adjustment. This creates a serious safety hazard because I lose turn-signal and vehicle-information functions while the vehicle is moving. " I have found multiple complaints involving 2019 Tiguans with this exact failure mode, including complaints specifically connecting it to Volkswagen recall 28h7 / NHTSA 23v-604 involving the ignition switch and polyfuse. Volkwagen has not aknowledge, reproduced, nor confirmed this issue. I belive that ithe issue is related to the same problem as Volkswagen's 28h7 / NHTSA 23v-604 ignition-switch recall, which currently applies to certain jettas. That complaint describes the same combination of engine continuing to run while a/c, instrument cluster, headlights and turn signals lose power. I believe that 28h7 should be expanded to the 2019 Tiguan.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? during a multipoint inspection that was earlier than advised due to multiple dashboard lights engaging, we were told that our car has an oil leak due from the timing covers and lower pan seal. They removed the oil separator and found value stem seals to be out towards the exhaust side creating an oil leak that stemmed from blown timing covers and the lower oil pan seal being the cause of the leak. The oil separator was noted as failed. This car has been brought in for every inspection and continued to have lights on post inspection that we were told regularly that they forgot just to turn off the lights but that the oil had been changed. In fact, our next oil change wasn't due until February 2027. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? our safety has been put at risk driving a car with a substantial oil leak and faulty components that only seem found after we are 8,000 over the warranty. In searching the internet, this oil valve and leak situation is common in 2022 Tiguans enough so that there are multiple threads and articles about it. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? the dealer confirmed that this is an ongoing issue with these cars and that volkwagen may be looking into doing a rebate for repairs. That doesn't fix the issue with the safety of the vehicle. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? we will be checking in with our insurance provider as well as an independent service center after dealing with heritage Volkswagen group due to our warranty. That warranty obviously provided us nothing for its cost or coverage. The lights were present and always brought in to be checked at the dealer we bought the car from. Again, we were always told that the lights didn't mean anything and they were left on after service accidentally.

A software update from Volkswagen causes the infotainment system to crash and become unusable and no longer functions. Car owner is forced to purchase a new infotainment control system which is back ordered nationally with no estimation of arrival. The back up camera, and rear traffic warning no longer works as the screen is black. There is no radio, safety controls, vehicle notifications, no media control or connectivity to phones. This is a national problem, this is effecting thousands of Volkswagens through various models and years. Its a known problem, and Volkswagen is aware of it caused by their mandatory ota update.

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I got this car in 2024 and it burns through oil. I am constantly replacing the oil and have had to have the seals replaced a couple of times. Every 200 to 300 miles I have to put oil in it. It’s too new of a car for that. I know a lot of other owners have had issues.

The overhead console suddenly dropped into the passenger compartment, making the vehicle dangerous to drive: the rear view mirror view was completely blocked and the now swinging console can hit the driver's face while driving. To avoid being hit, the driver has to hold the console up with one hand while driving with only one hand. The cause appears to be the failure of multiple plastic clips holding the overhead console in place. While this appears to be a known issue with vw, they have not recalled all of the affected vehicles.

The overhead console by the rear view mirror suddenly detached - only hanging by cords. It will not go back on. Duct tape will not even hold it. It is a safety hazard to drive it, and it impairs visibility. The dealership I took it to says this is a problem with 2020 Tiguans, but I will have to pay for the repair.

Taking left turns is dangerous. My turn very slowly and hard press on pedal to turn. Oil consumption is insane. Started at 38k miles, manufacture warranty ended after 4 years. I’m under 52k miles now and have to fill oil about every 1k miles. I’ve had 4 oil changes this year alone. I’m regular about maintenence. Last oil change was 08/03/26 check oil light came on 8/15 had to add 3. 5 quarts 8/26/26 will keep track of each time I need to add oil and update here. This has been an issue for many Tiguan owners where is the recall???.

When I am backing , my card comes to a complete stop, like I hit wall . There is nothing behind my car. It like you ran into a brick wall. This has happened several times.

My spare key fab caught on fire in my house while I was at work. The fire had the opportunity to spread soot throughout the kitchen as well as ruin my overhead microwave with the smoke getting in the vents. Luckily my grandmother and a friend went to my house to let my dog out at just the right moment and was able to remove the dish the key was in and take it outside before it spread to the house. I called the fire department and the fire marshal conducted an inspection and determined that based on his findings, the key ignited itself.

Moonroof spontaneously exploded while driving; shards of glass fell all over me (head, face, arms, back, legs), and throughout the vehicle. Nothing hit my vehicle, no road debris.

The moonroof exploded, shattered glass, shards, and glass dust fell all over me (head, face, arms, chest, back, legs) and throughout my car. There was no road debris, nor did anything hit my vehicle to cause the moonroof to shatter. Temperature outside was mid 70’s, I was driving in a predominately shaded area when the incident happened around 7:50am.

Oil change and check engine light continuously appear. Have gotten oil changes during the prescribed timings and still after being within the timeframe of the oil change the sensor appears. The car has stalled while driving due to this and have on multiple occasions have had to buy oil to add to the vehicle even after getting a oil change at a dealership.

The vehicle is experiencing a persistent and severe manufacturing defect regarding its steering wheel geometry and vehicle alignment. While operating the vehicle under normal driving conditions, the steering wheel alignment is visibly off-center, failing to achieve proper tracking geometry. There is comprehensive photographic and video evidence documenting that the steering wheel and tracking alignment are fundamentally incorrect. To date, this vehicle has been brought to an authorized Volkswagen dealership service department for a total of eleven (11) separate service visits specifically targeting this exact defect. The dealership service department refuses to perform further corrective actions, insisting that the off-center geometry is "normal and within factory specifications" after test-driving two other lot vehicles. The dealership has explicitly stated they will not correct this defect without direct corporate intervention. Safety risk assessment: the manufacturer and dealership's failure to remedy the off-center steering wheel geometry and tracking alignment presents an ongoing safety hazard. Operating a vehicle with compromised steering geometry introduces unpredictable handling characteristics, accelerated or uneven tire wear, and an elevated risk of sudden component fatigue. The persistent alignment deviation forces the driver to constantly compensate to maintain a straight line of travel, increasing the risk of driver fatigue and unpredicted lane drifting at highway speeds. A vehicle that cannot maintain proper tracking geometry poses a clear and present danger to its occupants and surrounding traffic. Timeline of events & notice to manufacturer: both the local franchised dealership management and Volkswagen of America corporate regional management have been formally notified of this recurring defect through 11 documented service attempts. Following initial acknowledgments, the Volkswagen corporate regional representative has ceased all communications.

Rear view mirror has come detached from the main roof and it's presented that the only option to repair this is a complete windshield replacement. If the mirror is adhered to the windshield, this presents a major design flaw and safety hazard. I should not have to replace an entire windshield to replace just a rearview mirror. Also, because this is requiring me to seek additional services outside of the vw dealership, I would have to drive without a safely secured rear view mirror, presenting a safety hazard.