2010 Volkswagen Tiguan steering problems

Filed Aug 12, 2025 · Steering · WA

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, which don't use like a traditional power steering hydraulic pump but uses electricity and maybe magnets... to induce the steering. the steering wheel is a big deal and should not just randomly stop working and there is tons of these models and others have have this problems, I seen people on youtube have the same problem with the 2017 models Tiguan and this part is consistently out of stock, because so many of them break.. this should be a nationwide recall and a major safety recall as well.

Filed Aug 31, 2023 · Steering · 125,068 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the forward momentum allowed her to pull off the roadway. The contact stated that the steering wheel started shaking violently. The contact stated an unknown red warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and the power steering functionality returned. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent, however the failure had reoccurred several times. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the power steering assist, and rack and pinion gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,068.

Filed Apr 8, 2023 · Acceleration, Steering · TN

While driving down the road the steering wheel began to wobble and shake really bad and the power steering light came on and then power steering locked up, I was barely able to get out of the way of oncoming traffic which was very difficult for me because I have Lupus and not very much strength in my arms. Had to turn car off and restart several times before getting the light to stay off long enough to get home but it was still wobbling, this was a very scary situation for me.

Filed May 27, 2021 · Steering · CA

the power steering light has gone on several times, and I then would turn off the car, which would make the light go off. Last night, however, it went on along w the entire wheel violently shaking from side to side. I had to drive the short distance back home to my house w no power steering and the emergency lights on.

Filed Mar 15, 2020 · Electrical, Steering · 120,000 miles · FL

Powersteering fails intermittently, steering wheel wobbles without user intervention occasionally (at red light). Issue seems released to electrical power steering rack or control box, but vw does not seem to acknowledge this is a frequently reported problem. When does it happen: 1. After parking car, power steering is completely off, slowly driving for 20-30 sec so far brought it back. However, steering is not accurate (sometimes very light and wobble starts). After overnight parking things seem fine 2. On highway, after 20 mins drive steering became rather erratic with difficulties to keep car on the lane, after exit and stop engine and restart things were fine again. Happened several times. Can send video showing wobbling of steering wheel...

Filed Apr 22, 2019 · Steering · 101,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen tiguan. While driving, the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

Filed Jul 10, 2018 · Steering · 97,200 miles · WA

While merging onto oncoming traffic - on the freeway, taking a turn, my steering wheel locked. When this happened my car was heading straight into a curved concrete wall. I managed to slightly turn the wheel just enough to not hit the barrier. A red light in the shape of a steering wheel comes on. According to volkswagen this is the power steering rack's scanner. The scanner just fails. There is no reason for the failure, it just fails.

Filed Dec 26, 2017 · Driver assistance, Engine · 102,000 miles · MD

Tl-contact owns a 2010 volkswagon ruatuan ----vehicle does have recall but contact stated volkswagon stated VIN number is not included in recall... Contact called dealership and dealership stated even though vehicle has same problems there is nothing they can do ... Engine turns off with key in ignition and ignition becomes loose key turns to off position and car shuts off while driving..contact given number to volkswagon. Cb .0recallsassociated with this VIN

Filed Jan 13, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 50,000 miles · CA

Steering wheel electronic controls stopped working for a few minutes. Next time the car was started, the air bag error light came on. There is a louder than normal "brushing" friction noise during steering, and a metallic ping upon the first turn of the steering wheel after startup that was reported to two vw dealers multiple times over the last two years. Dealers claimed not to hear anything. Issues were not addressed. Reading the symptoms described by the clock spring/airbag recall, I believe there is a connection to the issues I've been having, that have now resulted in a permanent airbag malfunction warning.

Filed Jul 31, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 73,000 miles · TX

I bought the vw tiguan because it was rated #1 for safety but the morning of friday july 25 2014 as I was leaving to work I started my car but the power steering was gone completely. I could drive forward and back but the steering wheel did not move at all as iand the power steering failure light came on in the dashboard. The tiguan is almost 4 yrs old with 73,000 miles. The age is the issue with this problem. This has me very concern because what if I was driving on the freeway and the power steering failed then? I could only imagine what could have happen. What if my children were with me? This problem is unacceptable, inexcusable and life threatening. This is a very serious safety issue with the tiguan. At the vw dealership's car shop I was told that they never heard of such problem with the tiguans. I searched on the web and it turns out there are several hundred 2009-2011 vw tiguans owners that had that same problem, I got an estimate to fix it of $2,045. I called vw customer service and they where very nice and told me that they were going to see if they could help me with the repair. Next day I get a call from them and told me that they were not going to do anything about it because my tiguan had more than 70,000 miles and way out of warranty. This power steering problem has nothing to do with the tiguans age. Other people that have had this same experience and only had their tiguan for 2 months with 1,800 miles on and the problem keeps recurring! Warranty or no warranty this is a design flaw and should be covered by vw. Also in my opinion this is an issue worth a major recall but so far vw seems to be waiting for the first deaths to occur before they will react. There is always possibility that in traffic, the power steering really could go any moment. I am now very scared to be driving the tiguan it's not safe and I don't feel safe!