2025 Volkswagen Tiguan electrical system problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I brought my vehicle to the dealership because it was shifting itself into Park while I was driving. I have brought the car in four times. During the last two visits, the dealership performed a system update called **VW 47DM Collision Vehicle Software Update for Travel Assist/Emergency Assist**…”
filed Aug 23, 2026
“The contact owns a 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that occasionally while driving at various speeds, the Collision Warning light and Auto emergency braking warning light illuminated. The messages "Front Assist not Available", and "Lane Assist System Not Available" were display on the…”
filed Aug 6, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A software error may cause the body control module (BCM) system to resetCampaign 26V587000 · Sep 10, 2026
Related service bulletins
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: Part number 3Q0-959-435N software…
VOS-26-47 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 14, 2026Battery Checking Procedure before replacement
V2724012073810_7 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 13, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Tiguan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tiguan | 8 | 30% |
| 2024 Tiguan | 22 | 33% |
| 2023 Tiguan | 11 | 17% |
| 2022 Tiguan | 62 | 23% |
| 2021 Tiguan | 25 | 18% |
| 2020 Tiguan | 34 | 24% |
| 2019 Tiguan | 56 | 29% |
| 2018 Tiguan | 43 | 15% |
| 2017 Tiguan | 12 | 16% |
| 2016 Tiguan | 27 | 28% |
| 2015 Tiguan | 23 | 37% |
| 2014 Tiguan | 22 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.