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2023 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls & problems

The 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan has 1 safety recall and 72 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (25 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints72filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall4 ★crash-test stars
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Back over preventionFeb 12, 2025

Software

Recall 25V08200029,569 vehicles

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."
Risk
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2023 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk15.5%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Optional

2023 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk16.9%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Optional

2023 Volkswagen Tiguan NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Tiguan S

27mpg combined
City / highway24 / 31 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,500/year to fuel

Tiguan

26mpg combined
City / highway23 / 30 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,600/year to fuel

Tiguan 4motion

25mpg combined
City / highway22 / 29 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,700/year to fuel

Tiguan R-Line 4motion

24mpg combined
City / highway21 / 28 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,800/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Engine2500066,000 mi
Unknown or other13000—
Electrical system13000—
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking; Warnings12101—
Power train8000—
Fuel/propulsion system6000—
Back over preventionWarnings; Rearview system braking5000—
Vehicle speed control4000—
Service brakes4101—
Visibility/wiper3000—
Lane departureBlind spot detection; Assist3000—
Air bags2101—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.