2021 Volkswagen Tiguan structure problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On April 19, 2026, my 2021 VW Tiguan experienced a sudden loud gunshot-like sounding noise and my sunroof exploded. I fortunately had the screen closed, but large pieces of glass fell and were caught by the screen. It endangered me and my 3 children in the car. It was extremely stressful, as I was…”
filed Apr 20, 2026
“Mechanical trunk lid emergency release will not release from the rear of the vehicle. The locking mechanism failed and lid will not open.”
filed Nov 13, 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% |
| 2020 Tiguan | 15 | 11% |
| 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 2021 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.