2021 Volkswagen Tiguan vs 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 130 | 59 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 499 | 340 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25 | 26–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volkswagen Tiguan | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 44 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 10 |
| Power Train | 11 | 7 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 5 |
| Structure | 11 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 15 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.