2012 Volkswagen Tiguan: engine stalls while driving

Filed Aug 25, 2025 · Engine · 135,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. Additionally, while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was able to restart. The check engine, EPC, and TPMS warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2024 · Fuel system · 143,000 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent and had occurred at various speeds. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V441000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 97,500 miles · NJ

I've only owned the vw tiguan 2012 for 6 months, january 2020 and the vehicle engine shuts off, all power lost and has to be restarted. This has happened more than 8 times in the past 6 months, 2 times in the past week, it shut off while driving on the highway and yesterday july 20,2020 while driving through an intersection.

Filed Nov 1, 2019 · Electrical, Visibility · 50,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen tiguan. The contact stated that the panoramic sun roof was defective and caused water to leak into the vehicle. As a result, certain electrical components were affected, such as the gear lights and vanity lights. Also, the push start engine button was defective. The contact had to push the button several times before the vehicle would start. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided case number: [xxx]. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was less than 50,000. *dt *tr consumer stated car is developing mold inside where it is leaking.*dt consumer also stated airbag goes on and off, but for now due to condensation it is staying on.*dt ('parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).')*jb*jb the contact stated the vehicle shut off while driving and wouldnt stop, which resulted in an accident.

Filed Mar 28, 2019 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · MA

For almost two years, intermittently but consistently, the car will lose power after a warm start. Ignition turns over appropriately and starts, but after pulling out of parking spot in a lot or into traffic, the car just loses power. Battery light goes on and you have to put car back in park and start it again. The second time it starts it struggles but restarts and typically does not lose power or stall again. Sometimes the car will start to lose power and as you prepare for it to stall it regains power and shoots forward regardless of how lightly you're gassing it. I have gone for service multiple times. They ruled out battery, connections, alternator, etc. And say they can not replicate the problem even after keeping the car for days and driving it around, yet it has literally happened when I have been leaving the dealer. Sometimes the epc light goes on after this occurs but never the check engine light. This happens more often when the weather is mild and when the car has already been running for some time. Never hesitates on a cold start.

Filed Nov 18, 2018 · Engine · 47,000 miles · CA

I was driving my tiguan when it stalled out at the end of the street. I was able to turn the car off and then on again and it started just fine. I was able to drive my car up the street when it started jerking, sputtering, and lurching, like it did not want to go forward. The check engine light came on at this time. I was able to drive about 1000 feet to the nearest gas station. The check engine light remained on. We started the car again this morning, and it did the same thing: lurching, jerking, and sputtering. It was able to drive about 500 feet. Again, the check engine light is still on.

Filed Jan 8, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 62,000 miles · MD

I was driving and the car began to stall and vibrate. I had to pull over and took the car in and the reported that the ignition coil was bad.

Filed May 25, 2017 · Engine · 80,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen tiguan. While the contact's son was driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle shuttered and stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle's timing chain skipped and caused the engine to fail. The timing chain and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Apr 11, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 107,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen tiguan. While slowing down to make a right turn into a fuel station, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, after placing fuel in the fuel tank, the vehicle failed to start. The contact also stated that the engine warning indicator illuminated prior to the vehicle stalling. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing belt slipped and came out of timing. The failure caused all the pistons to fire at once and destroyed the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000. Updated 07/18/17*lj

Filed Nov 16, 2016 · Fuel system · 32,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen tiguan. The contact received a recall repair remedy from the dealer for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v441000 (fuel system, gasoline). Shortly after the dealer's repair, the vehicle had a strong hesitation and stalled several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the fuel pump and provided further testing. The failure recurred randomly. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel filter and intake fuel pump were putting out low fuel pressure. In addition, the dealer cleared the code for the fuel pump supply module and test drove the vehicle. The contact was uncertain if the dealer's repair and the recall repair provided a solution. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2014 · Fuel system · 39,963 miles · MA

Car completely stalled multiple times while driving. Luckily this happened mostly while driving at low speeds, but happened once while pulling out in a busy intersection. I was told by the vw dealer that I would need a new fuel pump and fuel pump module. Being such a dangerous problem, I had these parts fixed for an out of pocket cost of $889.95. In august of 2014, I received a letter discussing a safety recall (safety recall 24av--fuel pump 2009-2014 model year volkswagen tiguan) that matched the exact problem I had originally described when fixing my car back in january of 2014. After submitting all of the invoices to seek reimbursement to the costs incurred trying to fix the problem, volkswagen customer care has denied my claim and has yet to provide an explanation as to why I do not qualify for reimbursement.

Filed Feb 1, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 9,000 miles · IN · crash

Engine stalled approaching stop-sign rear ended vehicle in front of us. This was the third time this has happened with a stalling issue not accident, seems to be at lower (under 30mph) speed often as you start to slow for a stop sign or stop light. It now has happened again yesterday exiting an automated car wash. Have taken it to volkswagen three times, once they changed the electronic (brain) box they said but no failures or codes were recorded, so they were just trying something, after doing some online research it seems there may be some issue with fuel pumps/ fuel pressure to me. Very disappointed in volkswagen once we had an accident they no longer wanted to talk to us about the issues. I will not purchase a volkswagen again. We had a similar issue with a 2009 ford escape with a throttle body issue that turned into ford extending and replacing the part at no charge, ford was very proactive/helpful un like volkswagen.