Volkswagen Tiguan recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Volkswagen Tiguan, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- May 20, 2026Crash risk2024 Volkswagen Tiguan — Back Over Prevention
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Tiguan vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V082. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
26V321000 · 8 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Dec 10, 2025Crash risk2025 Volkswagen Tiguan — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
25V854000 · 3K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Aug 13, 2025Crash risk2025 Volkswagen Tiguan — Steering
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. A tie rod bolt on the rear axle assembly may be loose, which can lead to a loss of vehicle control.
25V526000 · 15 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Feb 12, 2025Crash risk2024–2025 Audi Q3, 2023 Volkswagen Arteon, 2022–2024 Volkswagen Tiguan — Back Over Prevention
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
25V082000 · 30K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Oct 31, 2022Crash risk2019–2020 Audi A3, 2019 Audi Q3, 2019–2021 Volkswagen Atlas and 8 other models — Tires
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
22V815000 · 296K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jul 20, 2022Crash risk2021 Volkswagen Arteon, 2021–2022 Volkswagen Atlas, 2021–2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport and 5 other models — Equipment
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
22V514000 · 43K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Apr 6, 2022Crash risk2018–2022 Volkswagen Tiguan — Structure
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.
22V226000 · 7K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Mar 23, 2022Crash risk2022 Volkswagen Taos, 2021–2022 Volkswagen Tiguan — Suspension
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.
22V176000 · 10K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Nov 3, 2021Crash risk2022 Volkswagen Tiguan — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan vehicles. The nut that secures the brake pipe near the right-front wheel well may be loose.
21V853000 · 1K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Sep 23, 2021Crash risk2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — Structure
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan vehicles. During the repair of roof damage, an incorrect roof reinforcement assembly may have been installed.
21V732000 · 2 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- May 5, 2021Fire risk2018 Volkswagen Atlas, 2017 Volkswagen CC, 2017 Volkswagen E-Golf and 5 other models — Unknown OR Other
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
21V321000 · 46 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Feb 1, 2021Crash risk2021 Volkswagen Jetta, 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan — Seats
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks.
21V038000 · 57 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Nov 20, 2020Crash risk2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — Seat Belts
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan LWB vehicles. In the event of a crash, one or both of the front seat belt's webbing may tear.
20V724000 · 11K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Nov 18, 2020Crash risk2021 Volkswagen Arteon, 2021 Volkswagen Atlas, 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport and 3 other models — Back Over Prevention
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
20V716000 · 32K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Sep 23, 2020Crash risk2020 Volkswagen Tiguan — Seat Belts
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly torqued.
20V579000 · 6 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Aug 26, 2020Crash risk2020 Audi Q5, 2020 Audi SQ5, 2021 Volkswagen Atlas and 3 other models — Seats
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.
20V505000 · 5K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Sep 25, 2019Fire risk2008–2013 Volkswagen Beetle, 2008–2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen and 4 other models — Unknown OR Other
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
19V679000 · 113 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jul 17, 2019Crash risk2015–2016 Volkswagen CC, 2015–2016 Volkswagen Tiguan — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Tiguan and CC vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
19V535000 · 28K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Mar 27, 2019Crash risk2019 Volkswagen Tiguan — Equipment
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The tire information label contains inaccurate tire dimension and inflation pressure specifications. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
19V241000 · 8 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Mar 6, 2019Crash risk2015–2019 Volkswagen Golf, 2017–2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Volkswagen Jetta and 1 other model — Suspension
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
19V188000 · 56K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Nov 26, 2018Crash risk2018–2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, 2018–2019 Volkswagen Tiguan — Electrical System
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
18V824000 · 74K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jul 13, 2018Fire risk2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — Visibility
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles. The LED module for the panoramic sunroof ambient light bar may short circuit.
18V467000 · 45K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jun 6, 2018Crash risk2018 Volkswagen Atlas, 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan vehicles. In the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may tear or not properly unfold during deployment.
18V375000 · 821 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- May 16, 2018Crash risk2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — Suspension
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The nut that holds the lower ball joint of the front wheel on each side of the vehicle may be loose or improperly tightened.
18V324000 · 2K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- May 16, 2018Fire risk2012–2016 Volkswagen CC, 2015–2016 Volkswagen E-Golf, 2012–2016 Volkswagen Eos and 5 other models — Unknown OR Other
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
18V329000 · 252 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Apr 25, 2018Crash risk2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — Suspension
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheelbase (LWB) vehicles. A lower loop of a rear shock absorber may separate from its base due to an incorrect welding process
18V262000 · 7K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Mar 8, 2018Crash risk2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — Engine
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The engine support bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.
18V159000 · 4 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Feb 9, 2018Crash risk2017–2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles. The front driver air bag installed on these vehicles may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the United States. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
18V102000 · 4K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Oct 18, 2017Crash risk2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — Exterior Lighting
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The back-up lights in the taillight assemblies may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
17V662000 · 6K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Dec 29, 2016Crash risk2017 Audi A4 Allroad, 2017 Audi A6, 2017 Audi A7 and 5 other models — Seat Belts
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
16V955000 · 6K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jun 24, 2016Crash risk2016 Volkswagen CC, 2016 Volkswagen E-Golf, 2016 Volkswagen Golf R and 1 other model — Latches/locks/linkages
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle.
16V464000 · 6K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jan 28, 2016Crash risk2015 Audi Q5, 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles manufactured January 15, 2015, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 Audi Q5 vehicles manufactured January 13, 2015, to February 3, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver and front seat passenger seat-mounted air bag inflators that may rupture in the event of a crash.
16V045000 · 734 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Aug 4, 2015Crash risk2010–2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010–2013 Volkswagen Eos, 2011–2014 Volkswagen Golf and 4 other models — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
15V483000 · 416K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- May 26, 2015Crash risk2015 Volkswagen Tiguan — Equipment
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Tiguan vehicles manufactured January 22, 2015, to March 20, 2015. These vehicles may be equipped with Certification labels that are missing the required tire pressure information and they may state incorrect weight and loading information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
15V311000 · 3K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jul 21, 2014Crash risk2009–2014 Volkswagen Tiguan — Fuel System, Gasoline
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 to June 2014. When using winterized fuel, in certain conditions bubbles may form in the fuel system which could result in the vehicle stalling.
14V441000 · 151K units · Volkswagen of America, Inc.
- Nov 22, 2013Crash risk2009–2011 Volkswagen Tiguan — Electrical System
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 through June 2011. Due to a problem with the fuse for the exterior lights, the holder for the fuse that controls the vehicle's exterior lights circuit may melt.
13V569000 · 62K units · Volkswagen of America, Inc.
- May 28, 2008Crash risk2008 Volkswagen Passat, 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan — Engine and Engine Cooling
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 4,079 MY 2008 PASSAT AND 2,500 MY 2009 TIGUAN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0T FSI ULEV II ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CONTAINING SOFTWARE THAT MAY NOT PROPERLY CONTROL ENGINE IDLE WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING TURNED ON. IN RARE CASES, THE ECM MAY UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASE ENGINE RPM.
08V235000 · 7K units · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC