2021 Volkswagen Tiguan safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
2
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
5
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 2 report injuries (2 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles were involved in 19 fatal crashes with 8 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskManufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may… · Jul 20, 2022
- Crash riskDue to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler… · Apr 6, 2022
- Crash riskA second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available · Mar 23, 2022
- Crash riskBolts may be missing from the front seat tracks · Feb 1, 2021
- Crash riskRear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black… · Nov 18, 2020