The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan has 160 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag high cost of repairs and parts: parts noted as being "a fortune" and more expensive than some luxury brands; expensive dealer labor. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 15 Tiguan model years we track, complaint volume runs from 37 (2025) to 535 (2018). With 160 complaints, the 2011 Tiguan sits abovethe model's median of 126.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
air bags:frontal
Campaign 15V483000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the a…
fuel system, gasoline
Campaign 14V441000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 to June 2014. When using winterized fuel, in certain conditions bubbles may form in the fuel…
electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Campaign 13V569000Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 through June 2011. Due to a problem with the fuse for the exterior lights, the holder for th…
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. Owners of newer models (approximately 2018+) frequently praise the vehicle for its spacious and comfortable interior, excellent highway manners, smooth ride, and competitive technology and…
Owner insights cover all generations of the Tiguan. See the full Tiguan owner picture and every model year.
Used Tiguan listings typically run $27,221–$31,616 across 2015 to 2026 model years.
Compare every Tiguan year side by side to see how 2011 ranks against the rest.