2012 Volkswagen Tiguan engine problems
52 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, which is 24% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 52 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 45 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 45 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
Engine stalled approaching stop-sign rear ended vehicle in front of us. This was the third time this has happened with a stalling issue not accident, seems to be at lower (under 30MPH) speed often as you start to slow for a stop sign or stop light. It now has happened again yesterday exiting an automated car wash.
My vehicle lost power in the middle of an intersection. Later it was determined that my timing chain has "broken time" and needs to be replaced
Other problems reported for the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
- Air bags 34 complaints
- Electrical system 23 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints