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2010 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan, newest first.

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2 recalls on record for the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. The most recent was on July 21, 2014. Owners also sent NHTSA 110 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: electrical system (1), exterior lighting (1), fuel system, gasoline (1). A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Volkswagen or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

110 complaints about the 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 5 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 5 injuries.

  • Engine50
  • Electrical System31recall on record
  • Exterior Lighting19recall on record
  • Steering13
  • Power Train6
  • Fuel/Propulsion System5

Right seat heater has burned through the synthetic leather and burned my pants. No fuse went off, no warning issued by vehicle nor heater stopped itself.

Aug. 21, 2026 · Seats

We own a 2010 VW Tiguan and it has many problems, but the biggest one is that the Steering Wheel just randomly will turn off and loose all power steering, I believe these models use electric power steering (EPS) system…

Aug. 12, 2025 · Steering
Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

2 on record

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls

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