CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 110 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 4 fires, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (50 reports).
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls
Most common 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan problems
Problem areas named in the 110 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 50 |
| Electrical System | 31 |
| Exterior Lighting | 19 |
| Steering | 13 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
What owners report
Right seat heater has burned through the synthetic leather and burned my pants. No fuse went off, no warning issued by vehicle nor heater stopped itself.
We own a 2010 VW Tiguan and it has many problems, but the biggest one is that the Steering Wheel just randomly will turn off and loose all power steering, I believe these models use electric power steering (EPS) system, which don't use like a traditional power steering hydraulic pump but uses electricity and maybe magnets... to induce the steering. the steering wheel is a big deal and should not just randomly stop working and there is tons of these models and others have have this problems, I seen people on youtube have the same problem with the 2017 models Tiguan and this part is consistently out of stock, because so many of them break.. this should be a nationwide recall and a major safe
Vehicle sometimes displays red check engine light on dash with alarm sounding. Check engine light goes away after the vehicle is stopped briefly and restarted. Oil level is normal. Mechanic found no diagnostic codes when scanned with OBD scanner. Mechanic changed oil pressure sensor, replaced oil, checked oil pan. There is no leaking. But the check engine light still comes on with alarm. It does not seem to be related to miles driven, speed driven, road conditions, or external temperature. Consumer is afraid to drive the car, or sell car. Mileage is 61,000, one owner.
Reversing out drive way and coil rear suspension spring snaped
The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the forward momentum allowed her to pull off the roadway. The contact stated that the steering wheel started shaking violently. The contact stated an unknown red warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and the power steering functionality returned. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent, however the failure had reoccurred several times. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the power steering assist, and rack and pi
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan questions
Does the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan: Fuel System, Gasoline; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers; Exterior Lighting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Based on 110 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (50), Electrical System (31), Exterior Lighting (19).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.