Model year record
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 72 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 2,809 mi |
| Electrical system | 10 | 2,809 mi |
| Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking | 8 | — |
| Unknown or other | 8 | — |
| Service brakes | 6 | — |
| Power train | 5 | — |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | — |
| Back over prevention: rearview system braking | 2 | — |
| Forward collision avoidance: warnings | 2 | — |
| Seat belts | 2 | — |
| Structure: interior panels: dashboard | 2 | — |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 1,500 mi |
| Back over prevention: warnings | 1 | — |
| Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control | 1 | — |
| Power train: automatic transmission | 1 | 100 mi |
| Seats | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | — |
The 2025 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.
Other Volkswagen Tiguan model years
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