Volkswagen Tiguan recalls
NHTSA's records list 32 safety recalls covering the Volkswagen Tiguan since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2012-2025. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Sept. 11, 2026. 1 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
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2025 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls 3
- Body Control Module (BCM) May Reset Unexpectedly/FMVSS 101, 102
Component: electrical system. 49,958 vehicles potentially affected.
- Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy
Component: air bags. 3,138 vehicles potentially affected.
- Loss of Vehicle Control from Loose Tie Rod Bolt
Component: steering. 15 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls 2
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 8 vehicles potentially affected.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 29,569 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls 1
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 29,569 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls 5
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 29,569 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 43,091 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficiently Attached Spoiler May Separate
Component: structure. 6,553 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Suspension Knuckle May Break
Component: suspension. 10,119 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Tightened Brake Pipe Nut
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,285 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls 5
- Rearview Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 43,091 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficiently Attached Spoiler May Separate
Component: structure. 6,553 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Suspension Knuckle May Break
Component: suspension. 10,119 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Bolts May Be Missing From Front Seat Tracks
Component: seats. 57 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Black Or Frozen Rear View Camera Image/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 32,048 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls 3
- Insufficiently Attached Spoiler May Separate
Component: structure. 6,553 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Torqued Third Row Seat Belt Anchor Bolt
Component: seat belts. 6 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Seat Backrest Frame Not Welded Properly
Component: seats. 5,376 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls 5
- Tire Pressure Loss Not Detected/FMVSS 138
Component: tires. 296,044 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficiently Attached Spoiler May Separate
Component: structure. 6,553 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inaccurate Specifications on Tire Label
Component: equipment. 8 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Coil Springs May Fracture
Component: suspension. 56,173 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- No Warning When Key is Left in Ignition/FMVSS 114
Component: electrical system. 73,549 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls 14
- Loss of Steering Control from Bolt Failure
Component: steering. 208,724 vehicles potentially affected.
- Insufficiently Attached Spoiler May Separate
Component: structure. 6,553 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Roof Reinforcement May Impair Side Air Bags
Component: structure. 2 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Seat Belt Webbing May Tear in a Crash
Component: seat belts. 10,835 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 113 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Coil Springs May Fracture
Component: suspension. 56,173 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- No Warning When Key is Left in Ignition/FMVSS 114
Component: electrical system. 73,549 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Sunroof Light Bar May Short Circuit
Component: visibility. 45,457 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag may Deploy Improperly
Component: air bags. 821 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Lower Ball Joint Separation
Component: suspension. 2,473 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Shocks may have Poor Welds
Component: suspension. 7,430 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Torqued Engine Support Bolts
Component: engine. 4 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Driver Air Bag Installed/FMVSS 208
Component: air bags. 3,768 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Back-Up Lights may not be Bright Enough/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 5,509 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls 4
- Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 46 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Modifications to Vehicles Made them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 252 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Driver Air Bag Installed/FMVSS 208
Component: air bags. 3,768 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Bags or Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Deploy
Component: air bags. 5,947 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls 1
- Air Bag ECU May Malfunction
Component: air bags. 27,822 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls 2
- Air Bag ECU May Malfunction
Component: air bags. 27,822 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Modifications to Vehicles Made them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 252 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls 1
- Modifications to Vehicles Made them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 252 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls 1
- Modifications to Vehicles Made them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 252 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls 1
- Modifications to Vehicles Made them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 252 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.