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3VV2B7AX7MM••••••2021 Volkswagen TIGUAN
This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2021 Volkswagen TIGUAN build (10 vs 3).
10on this build
132on the model
39builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 2Engine 2Forward Collision Avoidance 1Equipment 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineMar 2026
After oil changes (always maintained at dealerships) it would require a quart of oil with in 2 days. Random starts will blow smoke out the rear. Random sluggish behavior. Dealership confirmed PCV valve is causing a buildup in engine pressure which caused a premature oil pan…
Unknown Or OtherSep 2025
The overhead console has come disconnected inside of the vehicle. I am seeing countless comments and posts online, both on Volkswagen site as well as other automotive sites, that also report this same issue for Tiguan autos from the 2020 through 2022 years. My car is a 2021 VW…
Power TrainSep 2025
The check oil light indicated that the oil level had become too low. The Volswagen dealership service technician identiifed the cause to be from the exhaust valve seals wearing out. The cylinder head needs to be replaced per their recommendation. No warning apart from the low…
Electrical SystemJul 2025
In July, Chicagoland was very hot and my car stays in the garage. The piece that holds the sun roof control panel on the ceiling melted and came partially off. It’s been hanging since then since I was told it wasn’t ready to be fixed yet since there is no recall. I’ve been…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJun 2025
The oil separator in this vehicle failed resulting in other additional damages at 46,000 miles. I was not given the oil separator, upper timing cover, or lower oil pan for inspection. All maintenance in this vehicle was done timely and only touched by the VW dealer. The…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3VV2B7AX7MM128926 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.