Model year
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 53 complaints for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (16), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (13), ENGINE (10). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 25–29 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,300–$2,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2009 168 complaints
- 2010 110 complaints
- 2011 162 complaints
- 2012 153 complaints
- 2013 140 complaints
- 2014 84 complaints
- 2015 62 complaints
- 2016 97 complaints
- 2017 76 complaints
- 2018 287 complaints
- 2019 194 complaints
- 2020 141 complaints
- 2021 144 complaints
- 2022 272 complaints
- 2023 70 complaints
- 2024 76 complaints
- 2025 53 complaints
- 2026 37 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
26V587000 · Sep 10, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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…
25V854000 · Dec 10, 2025
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
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.
25V526000 · Aug 13, 2025
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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.
Complaints
53 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.179 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.169 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 32 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Tiguan S · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 34 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| Tiguan 4motion · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.