2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Engine Problems
NHTSA has 93 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, 55% of all 168 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 17 Tiguan model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 4 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 82,541 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 93
- 55% of 168
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 82,541 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 4, 2010, latest Sep 9, 2024.
Engine recalls for the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
- NHTSA 08V235000May 28, 2008Engine6,579 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling
Volkswagen is recalling 4,079 my 2008 passat and 2,500 my 2009 tiguan passenger vehicles equipped with 2.0t fsi ulev ii engines. These vehicles have an engine control module (ECM) containing software that may not properly control engine idle with the air conditioning turned on. In rare cases, the ECM may unexpectedly increase engine rpm.
Risk: An engine surge caused by an unexpected increase in engine rpm may surprise the vehicle operator and can result in a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and update the ECM software free of charge. The recall began on may 30, 2008. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.
Engine complaints by Tiguan model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 93 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, 55% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 82,541 miles.
- Which Volkswagen Tiguan year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan has the most engine complaints (126), compared with 93 for the 2009.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan concerns the engine: 08V235000.