Volkswagen Tiguan recalls and safety
39 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2026 · 2,303 owner complaints
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The Volkswagen Tiguan has 39 recalls covering 1.57 million vehicles as reported; model year 2018 is covered by the most (16). The 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 399 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
39
Most for 2018: 16
Units affected
1.57M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2026
Complaints, 12 mo
399
+84.7% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
1
Recalls
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
38 rated versions, model years 2009 to 2026
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SUV · AWD | 17.9% risk | |||
| 2026 | SUV · FWD | 16.9% risk | |||
| 2025 | SUV · AWD | 17.9% risk | |||
| 2025 | SUV · FWD | 16.9% risk | |||
| 2024 | SUV · AWD | 15.5% risk | |||
| 2024 | SUV · FWD | 16.9% risk | |||
| 2023 | SUV · AWD | 15.5% risk | |||
| 2023 | SUV · FWD | 16.9% risk | |||
| 2022 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | 15.6% risk | |
| 2022 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | 16.8% risk | |
| 2021 | SUV · AWD | ||||
| 2021 | SUV · FWD | ||||
| 2020 | SUV · AWD | ||||
| 2020 | SUV · FWD | ||||
| 2019 | SUV · AWD | ||||
| 2019 | SUV · FWD |
The 16 newest of 38 rated versions. Download the CSV for all of them, with the safety features.
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Volkswagen Tiguan, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
399 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine697
- Electrical system542
- Unknown or other384
- Air bags317
- Power train207
- Steering192
- Fuel/propulsion system177
- Complaints
- 2,303
- Crashes reported
- 65
- Fires reported
- 26
- People injured
- 59
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Volkswagen Tiguan by component
- Air bags6 · 452K units
- Suspension4 · 76K units
- Back over prevention3 · 62K units
- Equipment3 · 46K units
- Seat belts3 · 17K units
- Unknown or other3 · 411 units
- Electrical system2 · 124K units
- Exterior lighting2 · 68K units
Volkswagen Tiguan recalls
The 25 newest of 39
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan recalled?
Yes: 4 recalls cover the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Tiguan have?
39 recalls cover the Volkswagen Tiguan, for 1.57 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (6 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan?
5 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 17.9% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Volkswagen Tiguan?
Engine: named in 697 of the 2,303 safety complaints about the Volkswagen Tiguan, then electrical system (542). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.