Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 196 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V815000 Tire Pressure Loss Not Detected/FMVSS 138 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V226000 Insufficiently Attached Spoiler May Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V241000 Inaccurate Specifications on Tire Label NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V188000 Rear Coil Springs May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V824000 No Warning When Key is Left in Ignition/FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 57 complaints
- Engine 44 complaints
- Unknown or Other 39 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 25 complaints
- Service Brakes 24 complaints
- Power Train 18 complaints
Of the 196 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 196 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan exhibits a moderate recall record with 5 campaigns, focusing on items like the tire pressure monitoring system and rear coil springs. Complaint data is moderate with a notable number of electrical system and engine issues, but without overwhelming evidence of severe reliability problems. The sample is substantial but not exhaustive, suggesting an average reliability outlook.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$800 | common |
| Engine | Unknown | $500–$2,500 | common |
| Service brakes | Unknown | $300–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Brake inspections
- Coolant level checks
- Battery tests
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfires or stalling
- Electrical malfunctions
- Unresponsive brakes
- TPMS alert
- Rear suspension noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.