Does the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan, the most recent reported on September 10, 2026 (Electrical system: body control module, software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (18 complaints), followed by forward collision avoidance (14).

How many 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 56 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls and problems

3 recalls and 56 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan.

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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.

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls

Electrical system: body control module, software

NHTSA campaign 26V587000 · reported September 10, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 49,958 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. A software error may cause the body control module (BCM) system to reset. This may result in the ignition switching off, resulting in an engine stall. It can also lead to a loss of certain controls, warning lights, exterior lighting, or failure of the rearview camera system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect," as well as FMVSS numbers 111 and 108.
The risk: 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.
The fix: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57KL. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 17, 2026.

Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger

NHTSA campaign 25V854000 · reported December 10, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 3,138 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
The risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised not to allow occupants to sit in the front passenger seat until the remedy is complete. Dealers will repair the affected wiring harness in the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74HE. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 12, 2025.

Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly

NHTSA campaign 25V526000 · reported August 13, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 15 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. A tie rod bolt on the rear axle assembly may be loose, which can lead to a loss of vehicle control.
The risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the affected tie rod bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42E7.

Most reported problems

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

Electrical system18
Forward collision avoidance14
Engine13
Unknown or other13
Power train9
Service brakes6
Air bags5
Fuel/propulsion system5
Suspension3
Back over prevention2

What owners report

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

Oct 25, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance
Vehicle Safety Complaint – 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan My 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan has experienced multiple recurring safety-related problems: * April 2026 onward: The vehicle intermittently fails to shift out of Park, requiring multiple engine restarts. * October 16, 2026: The vehicle braked unusually hard when I applied…

Oct 25, 2026 · Engine
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 car into Drive and…

Oct 25, 2026 · Electrical system
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 involving rear traffic…

Oct 16, 2026 · Service brakes
The car was purchased brand new the first time an incident occurred I immediately took the car back they said it did not show up on the screen my car when you're driving it will slam into Park I could be at a red light I'm waiting to go it keeps going back in the park I try to go drive off again it slams back into…

Oct 12, 2026 · Visibility/wiper
On my commute home i heard a small pebble hit my windshield. I came home parked in the garage and two days later, there’s a crack half way across my windshield. This is extremely dangerous, in over 8 vehicles I've owned and had much bigger rocks hit my windshield this has never created a crack, especially days after a…

Tiguan model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
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 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan, the most recent reported on September 10, 2026 (Electrical system: body control module, software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan?: Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (18 complaints), followed by forward collision avoidance (14).
How many 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 56 complaints report a crash and 0 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 25, 2026.