# Volkswagen Tiguan tire pressure light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 15 - **Most complaints:** 2019 (4) - **Related recalls:** 1 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the tire pressure light on the Volkswagen Tiguan (2015-2026 models), most for the **2019** model year (4). There is **1 recall** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Drive to a shop this week: You can drive carefully to the nearest air pump. ## Volkswagen Tiguan tire pressure light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the tire pressure light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 1 | 62 | 2% | | 2016 | 2 | 97 | 2% | | 2017 | 3 | 76 | 4% | | 2019 | 4 | 196 | 2% | | 2021 | 2 | 144 | 1% | | 2022 | 2 | 274 | 1% | | 2024 | 1 | 78 | 1% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Volkswagen Tiguan recalls related to the tire pressure light **[22V815000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V815000)** (2019 models, reported 2022-10-31): An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash. **Remedy:** Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Recall repairs are free at any Volkswagen dealer. Enter your 17-character VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see whether yours is still open. ## What Volkswagen Tiguan owners report - "This initial failure disabled critical safety systems: the backup camera (violating FMVSS 111), the SOS emergency system, and the TPMS. Volkswagen Corporate (Case with [XXX]) has refused VOR escalation and denied alternative transportation. Furthermore, since retrieving the vehicle from the dealership, the..." -- owner of a 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, complaint filed 2026 - "Tire pressure sensor seems to consistently read low tire pressure every month or so, adjust tire pressures and problem keeps happening. A month ago, I had a tire explode and I'm not sure if it was related to a faulty tire or from my improper tire gauge constantly giving me troubles. Bought the car in September 2022,..." -- owner of a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, complaint filed 2023 - "The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the TPMS warning illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer where the fault code was reset; however, the mechanic there was no failure found. The contact stated that on another occasion while driving 70 MPH, the rear passenger's side tire experienced a..." -- owner of a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan, complaint filed 2022 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the tire pressure light means A steady tire pressure light means one or more tires is significantly underinflated, usually 25% or more below the pressure on the driver door sticker. Cold weather and slow leaks are the most common reasons. If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, the monitoring system itself has a fault, often a dead sensor battery. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Cold weather dropped the pressure** (most common) 2. **Slow leak or puncture** (common) 3. **Dead TPMS sensor battery** (common) 4. **Sensors not relearned after tire work** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Tire pressure (TPMS) light](/warning-lights/tire-pressure). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Volkswagen Tiguan tire pressure light? Yes. NHTSA lists 1 related recall (22V815000) covering 2019 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Volkswagen Tiguan years have the most tire pressure light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2016, 2017 and 2019 Tiguan model years have the most complaints mentioning the tire pressure light, with 4 for 2019. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Volkswagen Tiguan with the tire pressure light on? Drive to a shop this week. You can drive carefully to the nearest air pump. If a tire looks visibly flat, the car pulls hard, or you hear flapping, stop and change to the spare or call for help, because driving on a very low tire can destroy it and cause a blowout. ### How do I check if my Volkswagen Tiguan has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Volkswagen dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Volkswagen Tiguan warning lights - [Airbag (SRS) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/volkswagen-tiguan): 75 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/volkswagen-tiguan): 24 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/volkswagen-tiguan): 103 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/volkswagen-tiguan): 11 complaints - [Oil pressure warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/volkswagen-tiguan): 58 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/volkswagen-tiguan): 25 complaints ## Tire pressure (TPMS) light on other models - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-accord): 154 complaints - [Honda CR-V](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-cr-v): 146 complaints - [Honda Civic](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-civic): 59 complaints - [Ford Escape](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/ford-escape): 36 complaints - [Ford Explorer](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/ford-explorer): 23 complaints - [Hyundai Sonata](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/hyundai-sonata): 23 complaints - [Chevrolet Equinox](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/chevrolet-equinox): 20 complaints - [Hyundai Elantra](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/hyundai-elantra): 20 complaints - [Honda HR-V](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/honda-hr-v): 18 complaints - [Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/jeep-grand-cherokee): 18 complaints ## Volkswagen Tiguan - [Volkswagen Tiguan specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/volkswagen-tiguan) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/tire-pressure/volkswagen-tiguan Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.