2024 Volkswagen TiguanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 82 owner complaints about the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-082 the manufacturer reports only 85% of affected cars repaired.

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 12, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan has problems

82 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system303
Engine204
Back over prevention110
Visibility/wiper100
Lane departure80
Forward collision avoidance61
Power train50
Fuel/propulsion system30
Steering30
12 other systems154

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

63%repaired · 2026 Q3

Back over prevention: software

New

Recall 26V-321 · May 20, 2026 · 8 vehicles · 5 repaired

Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2026 Q3

Back over prevention: software

Recall 25V-082 · Feb 12, 2025 · 29,569 vehicles · 25,073 repaired

Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volkswagen.

Best & worst years

2024 vs. every other Tiguan year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tiguan median. How we score

'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan safety ratings

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What Tiguan owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

1 - VW infotainment system in my leased vehicle has failed. 2 - Safety is put at risk because there are no driver assistance warnings and no back-up camera - a federally mandated safety feature. 3. The problem is confirmed by the local dealer. Arrival of a replacement part has exceeded 30 days and…
Complaint 11777444 · Nov 12, 2026
Screen went black on vehicle entertainment console and SOS emergency system failure being reported by vehicle dashboard indicators. Rear-view camera is unreliable and video feed freezes or fails to display. No power delivery to charging ports. Mobile Wifi Access point paid service is inaccessible.…
Complaint 11775117 · Nov 2, 2026
The vehicle experienced a sudden, total loss of motive power while driving on active roads on two separate occasions (10/06/2026 and 10/18/2026). The vehicle completely shuts off without throwing any preliminary dashboard warnings, battery lights, or error messages. Once shut down, the ignition…
Complaint 11771999 · Oct 19, 2026

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