2013 Volkswagen Tiguan engine problems
30 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 33,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 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 | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 33,000 miles, and 56% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
My first issue with a check engine light came on 1 month into my 3+ year lease with under 1,000 miles on the car. I was told it was fine to drive, as they couldn't fit me in for service with a loaner for 2 wks!! The light eventually went off in 2 days without an issue. However, it happened again at 5k miles. The check engine light came on and I proceeded to drive around the corner from my home. I stopped at a stop sign, accelerated slightly and the car died.
The car loses power when accelerating and epc lights and oil pressure lights illuminate and disappear seems very dangerous and I am not the only person who this is happening to
Other problems reported for the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan
- Air bags 64 complaints
- Electrical system 36 complaints
- Steering 27 complaints
- Fuel system 18 complaints