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2015 Volkswagen Tiguan: problems, recalls and fuel economy
NHTSA has 62 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan[1]. The same model year also has 4 recalls on record[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups owners reported most, biggest first. - Air Bags. 28 complaints[5]. Owners describe an air bag warning light that comes on, often together with a horn and steering wheel buttons that stop working. - Electrical System. 23 complaints[6]. In the stories we read, some owners say the backup camera screen goes too dark to be useful, and others describe a battery that drains or a car that will not start. - Unknown Or Other. 15 complaints[7]. These reports do not fit a single named part. - Steering. 9 complaints[8]. Owners describe a stiff wheel and a power steering warning light, and some mention the horn and wheel controls going dead. - Engine. 9 complaints[9]. Owners describe rough running, shaking and a breakdown on a trip. One report mentions a car fire after parking. - Brakes. 6 complaints[10]. - Structure. 4 complaints[11]. - Visibility/Wiper. 2 complaints[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2015 Tiguan is necessarily included.
- Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module (19V535), July 2019. About 27,822 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Unknown Or Other (18V329), May 2018. About 252 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Air Bags › Side/Window (16V045), January 2016. About 734 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, death, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Equipment › Other › Labels (15V311), May 2015. About 2,957 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan with 2.0L 4-cylinder[19] | 200 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2015 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 168 | 3 |
| 2010 | 110 | 2 |
| 2011 | 162 | 3 |
| 2012 | 153 | 3 |
| 2013 | 140 | 3 |
| 2014 | 84 | 3 |
| 2015 | 62 | 4 |
| 2016 | 97 | 2 |
| 2017 | 76 | 4 |
| 2018 | 292 | 14 |
| 2019 | 193 | 5 |
| 2020 | 141 | 3 |
| 2021 | 143 | 5 |
| 2022 | 272 | 5 |
| 2023 | 70 | 1 |
| 2024 | 76 | 2 |
| 2025 | 53 | 3 |
| 2026 | 37 | 0 |
NHTSA's counts for the Tiguan show 62 complaints and 4 recalls for 2015[2]. Among the 19 model years listed, 3 have fewer complaints than 2015 and 15 have more[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2018 (292)[2]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2015 Tiguan?
The 2015 Tiguan has a modest complaint file, with 62 reports in total[1]. Air bag and electrical issues lead the list[5][6]. The air bag reports often involve the horn and wheel controls, which owners found worrying. Safety harm is limited in the record, with 4 injuries and 0 deaths reported[1]. Check the recalls section and the full service history before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan?
- Air bag complaints lead with 28 reports[5], followed by the electrical system with 23[6].
- Has the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan been recalled?
- Yes. The by-year facts show 4 recalls for this model year[2]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.
- Is the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
- NHTSA has 62 owner complaints on file[1]. These are unverified reports and are not adjusted for sales, so read them as a guide only.
- How many miles per gallon does the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan get?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
- Which year of the Volkswagen Tiguan is best?
- See the by-year comparison section on this page, which sets complaints and recalls side by side[2].
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 62 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Volkswagen Tiguan model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Tiguan, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 26 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 3 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 28 complaints name the air bags component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 65,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- 23 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 63,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- 15 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 44,262). NHTSA vehicle records
- 9 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 9 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 6 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 4 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 19V535, filed July 17, 2019: Air Bags › Air Bag / Restraint Control Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 18V329, filed May 16, 2018: Unknown Or Other. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 16V045, filed January 28, 2016: Air Bags › Side / Window. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 15V311, filed May 26, 2015: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Tiguan 4motion, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,750. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 3 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 18.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 200 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TIGUAN 2.0 4MOTION 4DR AWD SUV: length 174 in, width 71 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 102 in, curb weight 3,591 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TIGUAN 2.0 FWD 4DR FWD SUV: length 174 in, width 71 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 102 in, curb weight 3,393 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov