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moderate Owners of the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan have filed 10 NHTSA complaints about the body at roughly $1,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See body across all vehicles →
| Model year | body complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 Tiguan | 4 |
| 2018 Tiguan | 29 |
| 2019 Tiguan | 4 |
| 2020 Tiguan (this page) | 10 |
| 2021 Tiguan | 8 |
Among the 6 model years of Volkswagen Tiguan in our records for body problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering body on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Water migration under the RAPGARD® protection when vehicle arrives at dealership.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Lack of paint under roof
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗In certain situations, water may leak through the seam in the under hood cowl and into the vehicle interior. Closure notice
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Strut or Shock leak assessment.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗update to required vehicle wash shampoo.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 10 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Based on the 10 complaints filed, body issues most often appear around 44,967 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover body issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.