2025 Honda CR-V vs 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2025 Honda CR-V | 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 233 | 43 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 50 | 120 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 27 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–40 | 28–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 48 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 39 | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 31 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 12 |
| Engine | 22 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
2025 Honda CR-V
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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.