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2012 Volkswagen Tiguan repairs by problem area
Engine (47%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 92 repairs.
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (58%)
Chart based on 69 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine not specified
| Volkswagen Tiguan in United Arab Emirates Dec 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Nov 201440800 mi | Suspension bushes replaced | ||
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 7-speed automated manual AWD
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Sweden May 2012 - Feb 2021 | |||
| Feb 201634580 mi | Left mirror blinker light was replaced The rear brake pads had worn down to the metal and damaged the rotors. They were replaced at no cost to me. This happened in February 2016, but I forgot to report it until now. | ||
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Minnesota, United States Aug 2011 - May 2014 | |||
| Apr 20129000 mi | Small amount of H2O on inside rear window after wash. Dealer shop could not find problem. Gasket ordered | ||
| May 20129700 mi | A second trip to take the vehicle in to have the gasket installed on the back gate | ||
| Dec 201216000 mi | No heat from the passenger side seat heater. Back produces heat - the seat does not. Just over an hour to diagnose. Needs new heating coil. Part on order. | ||
| Jan 201318000 mi | Installed new heater in passenger side seat. Had waited for couple weeks to get Car upshifted too early causing it to feel like the engine was lugging. They reprogrammed the transmission. Runs much better now but milage has suffered | ||
| Mar 201319000 mi | Have had creaking and clunking in the front end "somewhere" for a couple months. I thought it could be ball joints or some such. They found nothing and it still makes the noise. Remind me not to purchase another VW!! | ||
| May 201430000 mi | The front end creak was never identified or fixed. The only thing I know is that winter cold seemed to exacerbate the problem. Just one of many issues that drove me to trade at 33 months! | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Kentucky, United States Dec 2011 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Nov 201539700 mi | High pressure fuel pump was faulty. No acceleration but would run. VW said it was either recall or warranty and they covered cost of diagnosis, parts and labor. | ||
| Nov 202075000 miUS $950 | Water pump failed - it has a plastic body / cover. | ||
| Jul 202295000 miUS $1000 | Oil change, tire rotation, 4 discs, 8 pads, flush brake fluid | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in California, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 20121000 mi | Whistling sound from waterpump area when car warmed up. Fuel pump and associated valves replaced but sound returned. Bled cooling system, but whistling sound returned on way home. | ||
| Apr 20122000 mi | Replaced waterpump and bled cooling system again. Appears to be resolved. | ||
| Mar 20138000 mi | Panoramic sunroof rattle. Diagnosed as incorrectly torqued bolt from factory. All bolts replaced and torqued to spec. | ||
| Feb 201417400 mi | Loose door trim on outside of driver's door. Rear seat rattle that was remedied with new washer. | ||
| Sep 201422000 mi | Constant Rattle from rear passenger seat. Repair consisted of adding foam to parts of seat structure. Repair was unsuccessful as rattle remains. | ||
| Nov 201423100 mi | Rattle from rear seat resolved. Dealer ordered new frame from factory, which fixed the problem. | ||
| Mar 201843000 miUS $150 | Lower control arm bushings torn - covered under extended warranty oil separator leaking turbocharger bypass valve leaking oil | ||
| Jan 202259000 miUS $447 | Replaced ignition coils | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201661000 miUS $300 | Replaced 1 coil pack | ||
| Jun 201774000 miUS $975 | Engine oil level was low - previous repair shop underfilled | ||
| May 201891000 miUS $1400 | Replaced rear coils, one was broken | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Illinois, United States Sep 2011 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Sep 201525000 miUS $79 | replace gas door solenoid | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Tennessee, United States Jan 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 201319000 mi | Popping sound over bumps and when turning in reverse. Dealer investigation revealed wheel bearings had excessive rust. Rust removed and bearings reassembled. Issue improved, but is beginning to reappear. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Arizona, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 201530000 mi | Fuel pump issue. | ||
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Nov 201321000 mi | The car stalled 3 times in the last month and this was attributed to the low pressure fuel pump which was replaced. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in California, United States Oct 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 20137000 mi | Received software upgrade to improve shift points. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Utah, United States Feb 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 201621700 mi | On bumpy, packed snow roads noticed dull rattle coming from steering column area. Dealer confirmed hearing it and spent 3 hours checking the obvious causes, finding nothing. Dealer says rattles are not covered under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201637000 mi | Vehicle briefly losing power when making right-hand turns. Systems checked out by dealer, unable to duplicate problem. | ||
| Oct 201637000 mi | Rattle emanating from either the steering column or suspension | ||
| Feb 201958000 miUS $300 | Electrical rear hatch release failed. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in North Carolina, United States Mar 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 201461000 mi | Fuel pump control recall. I had experienced the stall due to the fuel pump on one occasion before the recall wad issued. | ||
| Mar 201566000 miUS $150 | PCV valve failed. Caused smoke from tailpipe and oil consumption. | ||
| May 201569300 miUS $50 | High pressure fuel pump failed and was replaced. | ||
| Jul 201573500 miUS $75 | Tail light failed due to corrosion of the bulb holder and electrical connector. Required replacement of connector and bulb holder. | ||
| Sep 201576000 miUS $927 | Replaced the faulty timing chain tensioner per TSB. | ||
| Mar 201686000 miUS $50 | Wiper motor failed, requiring replacement of the wiper motor and transmission assembly. Intake manifold replaced due to P2015 code. | ||
| Dec 2017125000 miUS $100 | Replaced engine mount due to worn mount. | ||
| Apr 2018131000 miUS $100 | Replaces front control arm bushings. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Utah, United States Jun 2015 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Jun 201564000 miUS $850 | Dripping Coolant and over heating. Placed water pump/ thermostat assembly. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Idaho, United States May 2013 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Jul 201317800 mi | Rear passenger window making a clicking noise, although still operational. Dealer said they replaced window motor. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201425420 mi | No actual problem. This was a firmware update to increase fuel pressure. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Rhode Island, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 20122500 mi | An AC hose came adrift from fitting and was rubbed by serpentine belt. The hose was perforated and the refrigerant escaped. Repairs were covered under warranty. | ||
| Feb 201854000 miUS $2165 | Removed carbon building up from intake valves replaced water pump assembly that had started leaking; In 2021, recovered full cost of the repair as part of a class action settlement with VW of America | ||
| Jan 202176000 miUS $1103 | Replace worn control arm bushings | ||
| Feb 202174000 miUS $500 | Replacement of prematurely worn rear brakes | ||
| Jun 202280000 miUS $878 | Replaced both rear springs as the result of the RR spring breaking near its base. This is likely attributable to the poor condition of road surfaces in RI. Some Tiguans have been recalled for spring issues, but this model is not on the recall list | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Washington, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Mar 20121000 mi | Plastic trim piece on overhead light assembly slightly out of alignment | ||
| May 201315700 mi | Sunroof rattle | ||
| Dec 201437000 miUS $120 | Panoramic sunroof rattle. | ||
| Feb 201539000 mi | Coolant level slightly below minimum. No leak detected, dealer topped off. | ||
| Mar 201541000 mi | Panoramic sunroof rattle. The dealer said there were three tiers of adjustment, progressively more expensive. ollowing the first attempted repair, I paid the dealer to do the second level repair and the rattle abated. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Missouri, United States Mar 2015 - Sep 2021 | |||
| Jun 201873500 miUS $3000 | check engine light. result: turbo boost low replaced tubrocharger other codes found when checking engine light. carboned up intake valves caused codes at engine startup. decarbonize the intake valves. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Apr 20124300 mi | Rear seat area produce rattles and squeaks. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Tennessee, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 20126000 mi | Reflashed the computer to modify shift points. Vehicle had been upshifting too early and lugging out. I'm now extremely pleased with the vehicle. This problem seems to be common (per internet discussions) and there was a TSB | ||
| Oct 201760000 miUS $150 | Fuel sensor replacement did not correct problem - lack of power and threw codes. Replaced high pressure fuel pump to resolve problem. This was necessary from the beginning, but I do believe that sensor replaced earlier was bad as well. Car lost power and threw codes. Diagnosed problem to be fuel pressure sensor | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in California, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201450000 miUS $300 | One of the ignition coils failed and was replaced. | ||
| Aug 201796000 miUS $2300 | Water pump needed replacing. Also oil change needed as aftermarket oil filter gave errors of low oil pressure. Replaced turbo | ||
| Sep 201797000 miUS $900 | Valves cleaned and 3 coils replaced | ||
| May 2018108000 mi | Dealer had to reset computer for repair made earlier replaced sensor. | ||
| Oct 2021153000 miUS $700 | Fixed oil leak Water pump was leaking coolant. And replaced | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Florida, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Mar 201316000 mi | Had a bad odor when the A/C was activated. They replaced the filter and flushed the system. | ||
| Jul 201562000 mi | Bad smell from A/C. Cleaned system and replaced filter at 60K service Experienced loss of power after 60K service. Bad wastegate and turbocharger failure. Approved a VW WISE claim to repair after warranty period. | ||
| Aug 201562300 mi | Car kept losing coolant since 60K service. Checked and replaced bad water pump. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Ohio, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Apr 201539500 miUS $200 | Bushings on strut were making popping sounds. Dealer replaced them. | ||
| Jun 201542000 mi | Left lights on and battery died. After jumpstart, windows would not roll up. Dealer had to discharge capacitors by holding positive and negative terminals together. No charge. Completely stupid. | ||
| Sep 201768000 miUS $250 | Engine had low oil. No leak found, but determined only 2 quarts were in oil tank. Engine/turbo consumed 3 quarts of oil in 7500 miles. Issue temporarily resolved with an top off, and am evaluating how long it takes to return. 500 miles later, issue has not returned. | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Georgia, United States Feb 2013 - Feb 2020 | |||
| Sep 201688000 miUS $3100 | Turbo failed | ||
| Jul 2018117000 miUS $250 | Door lock module on drivers door failed | ||
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Volkswagen Tiguan in New Mexico, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Dec 20129000 mi | faulty ground wire, no power to complete right side of vehicle | ||
| Jan 201529200 mi | no elec power on right side of vehicle | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan in Colorado, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 20111000 mi | The seal was defective on front window. Replaced at no cost. | ||
| Mar 20125000 mi | Firmware update to fix no-heat issue | ||
| Dec 201320000 mi | EPC light came on twice during cold weather months ago. Dealership could not determine the issue to fix. Visor was faulty | ||
| Jun 201861000 miUS $160 | Trunk latch needed to be replaced | ||
| Jun 202181000 miUS $300 | Clean intake valves | ||
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 4dr SUV
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 7-speed automated manual FWD
| Volkswagen Tiguan in New South Wales, Australia Apr 2014 - May 2016 | |||
| Jun 201420460 mi | Car would not start was trucked to dealer who diagnosed a broken earth strap. Temporary repair was done and part ordered. Part took two weeks to arrive and was then fitted. | ||
| Jan 201630180 mi | Water leak from water pump damage to cambelt | ||
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