Model year record

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 294 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V514000

Equipment: electrical: infotainment: software

Component
Equipment: electrical: infotainment: software
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
43,091
Reported to NHTSA
2022-07-20
Owners notified
2022-08-02

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V226000

Structure: body

Component
Structure: body
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
6,553
Reported to NHTSA
2022-04-06
Owners notified
2022-06-03

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.

Safety risk

An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N5.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V176000

Suspension

Component
Suspension
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
10,119
Reported to NHTSA
2022-03-23
Owners notified
2022-06-13

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.

Safety risk

A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42L8.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V038000

Seats: critical fasteners

Component
Seats: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
57
Reported to NHTSA
2021-02-01
Owners notified
2021-02-18

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks.

Safety risk

The seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat tracks and, as necessary, install the bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72L6.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V716000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
32,048
Reported to NHTSA
2020-11-18
Owners notified
2020-12-11

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91BB/91BC.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine9350,000 mi
Unknown or other43
Electrical system4020,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system19
Power train1651,960 mi
Structure: body11189 mi
Visibility/wiper10
Engine and engine cooling853,000 mi
Exterior lighting7
Service brakes720,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control6
Vehicle speed control6
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking511,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings4
Air bags213,000 mi
Seat belts2
Structure220,000 mi
Structure: interior panels: ceiling2
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module113,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking1
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera1
Equipment: electrical: infotainment1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch120,000 mi
Parking brake17,000 mi
Steering1
Suspension1
Tires13,200 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly17,000 mi
Wheels1

The 2020 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2022 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.