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2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Engine Problems

7 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data

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Mar 2022Dec 2022
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (7)

criticalENGINE
Filed: Dec 2022

Your timing chain stretched while driving, causing your engine to shake and vibrate severely. The problem happened at 66,000 miles, even though the timing chain is rated to last 120,000+ miles and your car was regularly maintained. Your engine is now damaged beyond repair, and the dealership is charging $7,000 to replace it. The fix will require a complete engine replacement or major engine rebuild.

NHTSA #: 11497105
highENGINE
Filed: Mar 2026

Your check engine light is on due to problems with your thermostat and water pump. Volkswagen has acknowledged this is a known issue affecting your vehicle model under a settlement, but the company is refusing to cover the repair costs. Getting the thermostat and water pump replaced should resolve the warning light.

NHTSA #: 11726729
highENGINE
Filed: Dec 2023

Your check engine light comes on every time you drive, and the dealership identified it as a timing belt issue—a known problem in 2014 Tiguans. They've warned you not to drive the car because the engine may stall, and the repair could cost up to $3,000. While Volkswagen says there's no official recall, similar cases have resulted in extended warranties covering 100,000 miles or 10 years, but the company has declined to help with your situation.

NHTSA #: 11558782
mediumENGINE
Filed: Aug 2022

My daughter has a 2014 VW Tiguan which had the Check Engine light come on at the end of July 2022. We took vehicle to the local VW Dealer who informed us that they found Code p0328 knock sensor 1 circuit high. Oil level said to be fine. Timing angle difference of camshafts said to be at a value of -5.76 degrees. Advised replacement of timing chain. Vehicle is 8 years old with 106,000 miles, but timing chain replacement is merely estimated at a least 10years and 125,000. The VW/Audi 2.0 engines have a known and recalled problem with timing chains and tensioners that I believe involved (2007-2013) and extended warranty to 100K miles. Here we are just outside the box and get no help and no assistance and a estimated $2200 repair bill. Have to wonder if these 2014 Tiguans also have an issue but simply weren't extended into the recall or the recall wasn't comprehensive enough? I would love to have an analysis as to when our vehicle was assembled to see if its parts were of the same specification to those recalled. Would ultimately like some assistance in the cost of the repair. Have reached out to VW Customer Care and basically got no help.

NHTSA #: 11479837
mediumENGINE
Filed: Mar 2022

Took to dealer 11/16/2021 For Service Engine Light. Found Faulty Turbo. The exhaust Manifold and Turbo come as one part. A valve inside seizes open or closed and cause a code to set. Open code is low boost. If it is seized Closed it is a over boost Code. This effects emissions! This car low mileage and turbo failed at 11/16/2021 at 40,000 Miles. This is common issue in 2.0 TSI engine.

NHTSA #: 11456344
mediumENGINE
Filed: Nov 2018

MY VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE TENSION ON THE TIMING CHAIN IS OUTSIDE SAFE PARAMETERS AND CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FAIL. MY TIGUAN IS ONLY A 2014 AND ONLY HAS ABOUT 80,000 MILES. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT TIMING CHAINS ARE SUPPOSED TO LAST THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE AND IT'S ONLY 4 YEARS OLD. THIS SEEMS TO ME TO BE A FACTORY DEFECT.

NHTSA #: 11152665
mediumENGINE
Filed: Apr 2014

WHEN I GOT INTO MY 2014 TIGUAN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. SINCE THE CAR IS ONLY 5 MONTHS OLD I DIDN'T GIVE IT MUCH THOUGHT AND FIGURED IT WAS SOMETHING SIMPLE. ABOUT 10 MINUTES INTO MY DRIVE WHILE I WAS SLOWING FOR A RED LIGHT THE CAR COMPLETELY TURNED OFF. I RESTARTED IT AND IT WAS FINE THE REST OF THE DRIVE. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY AND WAS GIVEN A LOANER. I WAS TOLD THEY ARE GOING TO REPLACE THE ENGINE HARNESS. I HAVEN'T GOTTEN IT BACK YET SO NOT SURE IF THAT FIXED THE ISSUE. *TR

NHTSA #: 10583978

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