Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tiguan | 37 | 0 |
| 2025 Tiguan | 53 | 3 |
| 2024 Tiguan | 76 | 2 |
| 2023 Tiguan | 70 | 1 |
| 2022 Tiguan | 272 | 5 |
| 2021 Tiguan | 144 | 5 |
| 2020 Tiguan | 141 | 3 |
| 2019 Tiguan | 194 | 5 |
| 2018 Tiguan | 287 | 14 |
| 2017 Tiguan | 76 | 4 |
| 2016 Tiguan | 97 | 2 |
| 2015 Tiguan | 62 | 4 |
| 2014 Tiguan | 84 | 3 |
| 2013 Tiguan | 140 | 3 |
| 2012 Tiguan | 153 | 3 |
| 2011 Tiguan | 162 | 3 |
| 2010 Tiguan | 110 | 2 |
| 2009 Tiguan | 168 | 3 |
| 2008 Tiguan | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine705
- Electrical system553
- Unknown or other388
- Air bags317
- Power train208
- Steering195
- Fuel/propulsion system178
- Forward collision avoidance138
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 252 Tiguan vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 117 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 2 |
| 2022 | 14 | 9 |
| 2021 | 19 | 8 |
| 2020 | 36 | 19 |
| 2019 | 31 | 12 |
| 2018 | 33 | 16 |
| 2017 | 26 | 16 |
| 2016 | 20 | 6 |
| 2015 | 9 | 3 |
| 2014 | 15 | 6 |
| 2013 | 13 | 3 |
| 2012 | 9 | 6 |
| 2011 | 7 | 5 |
| 2010 | 10 | 5 |
| 2009 | 4 | 1 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 17 model-year variants; 7 of 14 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2027 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN SUV ICE AWD | ★★★★★ | 17.9 % |
| 2026 | 2026 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN SUV N/A AWD | ★★★★★ | 17.9 % |
| 2025 | 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 17.9 % |
| 2024 | 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 15.5 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 15.5 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | — | 15.6 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 0.0 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 0.0 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 0.0 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Later Release SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 15.6 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 18.5 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 18.5 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 17.4 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 17.4 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD Early Release | ★★★★☆ | 17.4 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | — | 17.4 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | — | 17.4 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 18 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 8.5–11.0 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tiguan · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.4 | 7.3 | 8.5 |
| 2025 | Tiguan 4MOTION · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.5 | 7.8 | 9.3 |
| 2024 | Tiguan 4MOTION · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.6 | 8.0 | 9.4 |
| 2023 | Tiguan 4MOTION · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.6 | 8.0 | 9.4 |
| 2022 | Tiguan 4MOTION · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.6 | 8.0 | 9.4 |
| 2021 | Tiguan · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.4 | 8.1 | 9.4 |
| 2020 | Tiguan · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.5 | 8.1 | 9.4 |
| 2019 | Tiguan · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.7 | 8.0 | 9.5 |
| 2018 | Tiguan · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 10.6 | 8.7 | 9.8 |
| 2017 | Tiguan · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 11.7 | 9.6 | 10.7 |
| 2016 | Tiguan 4MOTION · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 11.6 | 9.3 | 10.6 |
| 2015 | Tiguan · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 11.5 | 9.3 | 10.5 |
| 2014 | Tiguan · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 11.7 | 9.5 | 10.7 |
| 2013 | Tiguan · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Premium gasoline | 11.0 | 8.8 | 10.0 |
| 2012 | Tiguan · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 11.1 | 9.0 | 10.1 |
| 2011 | Tiguan · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 12.1 | 9.5 | 10.9 |
| 2010 | Tiguan · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 12.7 | 9.0 | 11.0 |
| 2009 | Tiguan · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 12.7 | 9.0 | 11.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
17,106 Tiguan cars are on the New Zealand register; 12% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 266 | 266 | 0 |
| 2025 | 777 | 776 | 0 |
| 2024 | 738 | 734 | 3 |
| 2023 | 732 | 722 | 8 |
| 2022 | 745 | 736 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1,390 | 1,373 | 12 |
| 2020 | 965 | 938 | 13 |
| 2019 | 1,454 | 1,398 | 47 |
| 2018 | 1,865 | 1,800 | 51 |
| 2017 | 1,862 | 1,803 | 37 |
| 2016 | 933 | 891 | 28 |
| 2015 | 671 | 613 | 49 |
| 2014 | 812 | 693 | 105 |
| 2013 | 886 | 656 | 214 |
| 2012 | 732 | 491 | 230 |
| 2011 | 537 | 264 | 265 |
| 2010 | 606 | 248 | 350 |
| 2009 | 662 | 203 | 449 |
| 2008 | 472 | 188 | 271 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
94,315 Tiguan cars are on Dutch roads; 49% arrived later as imports, and 1,896 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3,244 | €58,009 |
| 2025 | 7,037 | €57,085 |
| 2024 | 4,982 | €56,500 |
| 2023 | 5,106 | €53,941 |
| 2022 | 6,362 | €51,341 |
| 2021 | 7,460 | €49,033 |
| 2020 | 6,133 | €47,212 |
| 2019 | 8,883 | €45,723 |
| 2018 | 9,093 | €44,841 |
| 2017 | 9,242 | €43,330 |
| 2016 | 4,259 | €42,063 |
| 2015 | 2,078 | €39,173 |
| 2014 | 2,978 | €39,859 |
| 2013 | 2,624 | €39,944 |
| 2012 | 3,793 | €37,566 |
| 2011 | 3,423 | €35,598 |
| 2010 | 2,808 | €36,566 |
| 2009 | 2,514 | €38,530 |
| 2008 | 2,197 | €40,868 |
| 2007 | 99 | €40,990 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
10,223 Tiguan cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 66% petrol, 34% diesel; 32% of all are hybrids. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 377 | — |
| 2025 | 916 | 29,000 km |
| 2024 | 914 | 26,000 km |
| 2023 | 732 | 42,000 km |
| 2022 | 437 | 69,000 km |
| 2021 | 983 | 75,000 km |
| 2020 | 282 | 98,000 km |
| 2019 | 526 | 122,000 km |
| 2018 | 431 | 131,000 km |
| 2017 | 480 | 144,000 km |
| 2016 | 278 | 168,000 km |
| 2015 | 333 | 181,000 km |
| 2014 | 541 | 195,000 km |
| 2013 | 435 | 222,000 km |
| 2012 | 671 | 230,000 km |
| 2011 | 517 | 246,000 km |
| 2010 | 379 | 275,000 km |
| 2009 | 356 | 284,000 km |
| 2008 | 630 | 295,000 km |
| 2007 | 5 | 301,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 3,501 Tiguan cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 58 of those collisions were fatal and 695 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 861 | 17 | 174 |
| 2024 | 705 | 14 | 134 |
| 2023 | 739 | 13 | 155 |
| 2022 | 661 | 8 | 141 |
| 2021 | 535 | 6 | 91 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
347,496 Tiguan cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30,499 | 487 |
| 2024 | 31,649 | 105 |
| 2023 | 27,962 | 63 |
| 2022 | 18,800 | 63 |
| 2021 | 23,018 | 61 |
| 2020 | 24,679 | 90 |
| 2019 | 36,211 | 167 |
| 2018 | 29,995 | 212 |
| 2017 | 27,134 | 238 |
| 2016 | 18,840 | 165 |
| 2015 | 20,386 | 251 |
| 2014 | 15,573 | 260 |
| 2013 | 12,268 | 283 |
| 2012 | 8,871 | 346 |
| 2011 | 6,537 | 365 |
| 2010 | 6,219 | 489 |
| 2009 | 5,422 | 693 |
| 2008 | 3,433 | 681 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
220,469 Tiguan cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 82% passed first time, against 78% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,090 | 92% |
| 2020 | 25,414 | 88% |
| 2019 | 36,567 | 89% |
| 2018 | 29,799 | 88% |
| 2017 | 26,560 | 87% |
| 2016 | 18,689 | 85% |
| 2015 | 20,116 | 81% |
| 2014 | 15,542 | 77% |
| 2013 | 12,429 | 75% |
| 2012 | 9,222 | 70% |
| 2011 | 7,020 | 67% |
| 2010 | 6,899 | 64% |
| 2009 | 6,547 | 63% |
| 2008 | 4,575 | 62% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Tiguan | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Tyres | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.4% | 7.3% |
| Brakes | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Visibility | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.7% | 0.6% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
2,083,956 new Volkswagen Tiguan cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (59,554), France (12,360), Italy (11,867).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 123,165 | 145 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 133,058 | 151 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 170,067 | 169 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 255,464 | 173 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 241,762 | 166 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 227,088 | 192 (WLTP) |
| 2016 | 171,167 | — |
| 2015 | 140,806 | — |
| 2014 | 142,746 | — |
| 2013 | 134,701 | — |
| 2012 | 141,141 | — |
| 2011 | 104,487 | — |
| 2010 | 98,304 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
196,810 Volkswagen Tiguan cars and vans registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel versions average 6.8 l/100 km on the road, against 5.9 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 14% more. Plug-in hybrids use 5.9 l/100 km against 1.4 l/100 km on paper, with 42% of their distance covered with the engine off.
| Fuel | Vehicles | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 61,379 | 8.1 | 7.4 | +11% |
| Petrol hybrid | 6,395 | 7.2 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Diesel | 117,837 | 6.8 | 5.9 | +14% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 11,089 | 5.9 | 1.4 | +313% |
| Diesel van | 110 | 6.3 | 5.9 | +5% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0
What it costs in fuel
On real-world figures the diesel Volkswagen Tiguan uses 6.8 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,010 litres: €2,294 at this week's average price in Germany, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Diesel | Petrol | Petrol hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €2,294 | €2,657 | €2,360 |
| France | €2,375 | €2,718 | €2,414 |
| United Kingdom | £2,018 | £2,129 | £1,891 |
| Italy | €2,272 | €2,458 | €2,183 |
| Spain | €1,913 | €2,171 | €1,928 |
| United States | $1,679 | $1,380 | $1,226 |
Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.
Work it out for your driving
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Tiguan in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
Moisture ingress could lead to corrosion of a steering rack bolt, which may result in a fracture of the bolt and a loss of steering capability, increasing the risk of accidents. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveil…
Parts of the inflator may detach when the airbag is deployed, which can lead to injuries for vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, comp…
Individual bolted connections on the front or rear seating may not have been tightened to the correct torque. Incorrectly fitted bolted connections can affect the seats’ ability to restrain passengers in the event of an accident. This increases the risk of inj…
Due to defective protective felt on the seat height adjustment lever, the front seat belts may be torn in the event of a frontal crash. This can lead the seat belt to be pulled between the seat cladding and the lever and to damage the seat belt, impairing its …
The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it can result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of moto…
Parts of the inflator may become detached when the head airbag is deployed, which could cause injury to the occupants of the vehicle. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, …
The rear wheel bearing housing can break, affecting the stability of the vehicle, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, comp…
The amount of extinguishing sand in the fuse of the high-voltage system is not sufficient in the event of a short circuit to the high-voltage safety system. This may cause it to burst, increasing the risk of injuries. Furthermore, the blown fuse can interrupt …
The engine covers installed on affected vehicles could detach from their fixings depending on the conditions of use (e.g. very sporty driving, or poor road surfaces) and their age. A loose engine cover could come into contact with the hot area of the exhaust g…
The screws of the brake line assembly may not have been properly tightened on the front right wheel housing. This could lead to a significant loss of brake fluid, impairing the correct functioning of the brakes and increasing the risk of an accident. The produ…
Defective material may be used in the rear suspension helical springs. As a result, the springs could break, impairing the driving stability and increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation o…
Incorrect Bowden cables were installed on the remote unlocking of the 2/3 seat back of the asymmetrically divisible rear seat. As a result, the locking of the rear seat back or its restraining effect in the event of an accident could be impaired, increasing th…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
39 campaigns cover the Tiguan; the latest 12 are below.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 vehicles. One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break. If this happens, the steering rack housing can break.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. A software error may cause the body control module (BCM) system to reset. This may result in the ignition switching off, resulting in an engine stall. It can also lead to a loss of certain controls, warning lights, exterior lighting, or failure of the rearview camera system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect," as well as FMVSS numbers 111 and 108.
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."
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.
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.
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."
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."
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
NHTSA recalls