no report yet
Body control module: software
NewRisk. An unexpected engine stall, loss of exterior lighting or warning lights, or failure of the rearview camera system can increase the risk of a crash.
2025 Volkswagen TiguanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 58 owner complaints about the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-526 the manufacturer reports only 87% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan has problems
58 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
18Electrical system
14Forward collision avoidance
13Engine
9Power train
7Service brakes
5Air bags
5Fuel/propulsion system
3Suspension
2Visibility/wiper
149 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 18 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 14 | 0 |
| Engine | 13 | 0 |
| Power train | 9 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 14 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2025 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
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
2025 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
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan safety ratings
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% 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.
In March 2026, my 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SE experienced multiple unexpected malfunctions, including entering reduced-power (limp) mode twice within approximately two days. The vehicle displayed a “Drive System Error – Service Now” warning, along with multiple driver-assistance system errors…
I went to start the vehicle and immediately received numerous errors and warning lights on the dash. These include: Rear Traffic Alert, Transmission Error, Drive System Warning, engine warnings and more - all saying to ‘please service vehicle’. I put my foot on the break and attempted to shift the…
The contact owns a 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V587000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…
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