2020 Volkswagen Tiguan structure problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the overhead console detached, nearly striking the contact on the head. The contact stated that the console wiring was hanging loose with the mount cracked and the screw casing disintegrating…”
filed Jun 29, 2026
“The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that the interior overhead console had become detached from the interior roof of the vehicle. The contact used tape to temporarily secure the console. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the…”
filed Jul 21, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be…Campaign 22V226000 · Apr 6, 2022
Structure problems in other Tiguan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tiguan | 2 | 5% |
| 2024 Tiguan | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 Tiguan | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Tiguan | 11 | 8% |
| 2019 Tiguan | 9 | 5% |
| 2018 Tiguan | 39 | 14% |
| 2017 Tiguan | 4 | 5% |
| 2016 Tiguan | 6 | 6% |
| 2015 Tiguan | 4 | 6% |
| 2014 Tiguan | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Tiguan | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 Tiguan | 3 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.