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severe Owners of the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan have filed 8 NHTSA complaints about the body at roughly $1,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of September 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See body across all vehicles →
| Model year | body complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 Tiguan | 29 |
| 2019 Tiguan | 4 |
| 2020 Tiguan | 11 |
| 2021 Tiguan (this page) | 8 |
Among the 6 model years of Volkswagen Tiguan in our records for body problems, this one ranks #3 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 ↗Strut or Shock leak assessment.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states MIL-on, fault P0456 and/or P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ECM/Airbag memory Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative "Customer states there is a visual imperfection in the windshield" Customer states Front Window - Wind Noise Customer states cannot set seat memory. Customer states cannot set seat memory. Customer states AC inoperative
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Customer states rattle noise from the underbody heat shields Customer states MIL-on, fault P0442 and/or P0456 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise under vehicle Customer states MIL-on, fault P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states blind spot monitoring error in MFI Customer states MIL-on/Airbag light, fault U019900 and/or B101715 stored in ECM/Airbag memory Customer states airbag light on Customer states KESSY door lock/unlock inoperative "Customer states there is a visual imperfection in the windshield" Customer states Front Window - Wind Noise Customer states cannot set seat memory. Customer states cannot set seat memory. Customer states AC inoperative
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the sunroof console detached. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a detached sunroof console. The contact was informed that the sunroof console needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the parts to repair the…
It's a meaningful issue. 8 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,500.
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
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.