Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Oct 18, 2026 · Electrical system
My 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan has recurring oil consumption and an inoperative infotainment head unit. The engine requires approximately one additional quart of oil every 2,000 miles between oil changes. This requires repeated monitoring and oil additions. The cause of the oil loss or consumption has not been confirmed…
Oct 10, 2026 · Unknown or other
The infotainment screen went black and does not appear to work. I had tried the method of hard resetting the system and it did not work. I went to get it check at the dealer and it was not able to get fixed. This is a safety hazard as the screen was not able to display the use of the rear camera increasing a risk of a…
Sep 30, 2026 · Electrical system
The infotainment center in my 2023 VW Tiguan SE has completely died. With this failure, the reverse camera no longer activates or functions whatsoever. I am unable to access any of the features of the car that are adjusted via the infotainment center. I have contacted both the manufacturer and dealer, but there are no…
Sep 25, 2026 · Visibility/wiper
The vehicles back up camera system crashes and restarts until it ultimately stops working completely. The part (3G5035842J) specified by the dealer to repair the issue is not available for up to 2 months because it is on national back order.
Sep 21, 2026 · Air bags
All side airbags deployed without crashing
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 18, 2026.