Volkswagen Tiguan recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 39 recalls and 2,332 owner complaints for the Volkswagen Tiguan (model years 2009–2026). The most reported problem area is engine (709 complaints), followed by electrical system (555 complaints). The 2018 model year has the most recalls (14).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 3 | 56 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 76 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 70 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 273 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 5 | 144 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 3 | 141 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 5 | 195 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 14 | 288 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 4 | 76 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 2 | 97 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 4 | 62 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 3 | 84 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 3 | 140 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 3 | 153 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 162 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 110 | 5 | 4 | |
| 2009 | 3 | 168 | 5 | 6 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2018 (288), 2022 (273) and 2019 (195). Among model years at least two years old, the 2015 has the fewest complaints on file (62).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Volkswagen Tiguan model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 709 | 18 of 18 | |
| Electrical system | 555 | 18 of 18 | |
| Air bags | 309 | 13 of 18 | |
| Power train | 210 | 17 of 18 | |
| Steering | 191 | 13 of 18 |
Latest 8 of 39 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V590000 | Sep 11, 2026 | Steering | 2018 | 208,724 |
| 26V587000 | Sep 10, 2026 | Electrical system: body control module, software | 2025 | 49,958 |
| 26V321000 | May 20, 2026 | Back over prevention: software | 2024 | 8 |
| 25V854000 | Dec 10, 2025 | Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger | 2025 | 3,138 |
| 25V526000 | Aug 13, 2025 | Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly | 2025 | 15 |
| 25V082000 | Feb 12, 2025 | Back over prevention: software | 2022–2024 | 29,569 |
| 22V815000 | Oct 31, 2022 | Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems | 2019 | 296,044 |
| 22V514000 | Jul 20, 2022 | Equipment: electrical, infotainment, software | 2021–2022 | 43,091 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 65 complaints and a fire in 26 complaints; 59 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.