Does the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, the most recent reported on May 20, 2026 (Back over prevention: software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (28 complaints), followed by engine (20).

How many 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 76 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls and problems

2 recalls and 76 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

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.

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls

Back over prevention: software

NHTSA campaign 26V321000 · reported May 20, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 8 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Tiguan vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V082. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91NF. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 27, 2026.

Back over prevention: software

NHTSA campaign 25V082000 · reported February 12, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 29,569 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system28
Engine20
Unknown or other19
Visibility/wiper10
Back over prevention9
Forward collision avoidance6
Lane departure5
Power train5
Fuel/propulsion system3
Steering3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 19, 2026 · Electrical system
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 will not turn over and…

Oct 19, 2026 · Engine
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 will not turn over and…

Oct 9, 2026 · Electrical system
"The main infotainment screen completely failed and went black on my 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, rendering the backup camera entirely inoperable. This creates a severe safety hazard and violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 111. The vehicle was diagnosed at Keffer VW, and the manufacturer stated the…

Oct 8, 2026 · Back over prevention
My entire infotainment system went black and a warning about the SOS system failing came up on the dash. My back up camera does not work, the SOS system does not work, radio, charger, etc. I called VW Customer Care who sent me to the dealership. Dealer said they tried the TB 91-26-04 (2082628) software protocol from…

Oct 5, 2026 · Unknown or other
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line stalls completely while driving at local speeds with no warning. The vehicle has been to the dealership 4 times for the exact same safety issue. The dealership On The First 3 Attempts has changed the throttle body, start-stop mechanism, and battery, but cannot fix or diagnose the…

Tiguan model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2021	5	144	2	0
2022	5	273	3	1
2023	1	70	1	0
2024	2	76	3	4
2025	3	56	1	0
2026	0	37	0	1

Across all years, the 2018 Tiguan has the most complaints (288). All Volkswagen Tiguan years →

Questions

Does the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, the most recent reported on May 20, 2026 (Back over prevention: software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan?: Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (28 complaints), followed by engine (20).
How many 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 76 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 19, 2026.