2015 Volkswagen Tiguan: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan: 4 recalls, 62 owner complaints and up to 23 mpg combined.
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Recalls
4 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Equipment Vehicle recall #15V311000 · 2015 · 2,957 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 tiguan vehicles manufactured January 22, 2015, to March 20, 2015. These vehicles May be equipped with certification labels that are missing the required tire pressure information and they May state incorrect weight and loading information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567,…
Why it matters: If the labels have incorrect weight and loading information, the operator May overload the vehicle which could cause vehicle instability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will correct the information on the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V045000 · 2016 · 734 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen tiguan vehicles manufactured January 15, 2015, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 Audi q5 vehicles manufactured January 13, 2015, to February 3, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver and front seat passenger seat-mounted air bag inflators that May rupture in the event of a crash.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of a seat-mounted air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 7, 2016.
Other / unknown Vehicle recall #18V329000 · 2018 · 252 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 eos, 2012 passat, 2012-2016 cc, 2015-2016 e-golf, 2011-2015 touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 tiguan, and 2011-2016 golf and 2011-2013 gti vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period May cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Why it matters: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018.
Airbags Vehicle recall #19V535000 · 2019 · 27,822 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 tiguan and cc vehicles. The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) May have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
Why it matters: Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69z5.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 4 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (28): the most common themes are warning light on (12).
- Electrical (23): the most common themes are warning light on (8), electrical failure (4).
- Other / unknown (15): the most common themes are warning light on (3), fire / smoke (2).
- Steering (9): the most common themes are steering problems (9), warning light on (6).
The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan has 62 owner complaints, ranking #16 of 18 Tiguan model years for complaints (well below the 128 average). Complaints peaked in 2022 (13 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 49,262 miles. Neighboring years: 2014 (84 complaints, 3 recalls), 2016 (96 complaints, 2 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 26 | 23 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recalls for the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan problems?
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (28), electrical (23), other / unknown (15).
What gas mileage does the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan get?
EPA ratings run up to 23 mpg combined (2.0 L, Automatic (S6)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.