Electrical System Problems of Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen Tiguan owners have reported 426 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (349 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's horn assembly (38 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Volkswagen Tiguan

The Electrical System problem

Epc light is on   Read details...

The Horn Assembly problem

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan - clock spring is broken & the part is backordered "indefinitely”. My airbags, horn, and steering wheel controls no longer work. Vw wanted to charge me the diagnostic fee ( a little over $100) to put me on the waiting list for a replacement part.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at a dealer for an accident repair, the technician noticed the rodents eating away the body control wires due to the soy base.   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 Headlights Turn Off While Driving problem

Headlights go out about every month and need replacing. One goes out, is replaced and then the other. I've had the car for a year and have had to replace 4 times.   Read details...




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