Volkswagen Tiguan owners have reported 27 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension noise (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Suspension Noise problems | |
| Rear Suspension Coil Springs problems | |
| Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems | |
| Sway Bar problems |
Front coil spring fractured at 84,554 miles. I am the original owner with full dealer-maintained service history. Vw issued safety recall 42j5 for premature rear coil spring fracture on 2018–2019 Tiguans due to material specification and manufacturing process defects at the spring supplier. Read details...
The vehicle began to fail while parked, the check engine and epc lights came on. It began to fail as if it had no strength. On December 23, the dealer was taken for the third time due to the same problem, the first time they told us that it was gasoline (puma) that that brand could not be used, Read details...
Both front and rear coil springs broke from secure position creating a safety hazard as spring could come in contact with moving tires. Rear spring separated in July 2019, followed by front spring in February 2020. Vehicle was in motion both times, being at highway speeds when front spring broke. Read details...
The car has had a distinct noise when driving. I complained every time we were in and finally June of 2019 I was told it was the alignment after I had repeatedly told them it was the wheel bearings. After paying for a new alignment I was told that yes the wheel bearings needed to be changed and Read details...
The sway bar links on this vehicle wear out prematurely. I have had to replace them several times over the life of the car. All were repaired at the dealer and with oem replacements. The first one was around 18,540 miles and then about every 25k miles after that. Read details...