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by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

VW TIGUAN RECALLS - (71 Recalls Found)

Since 1972, VW has issued a total of 1397 car recalls worldwide. Of those recalls, 71 have been for the VW TIGUAN starting in 2008. This accounts for approximately 2.4% of the 58048 car recalls issued by the NHTSA since 1966. The TIGUAN accounts for about 5.1% of all the VW recalls issued since 1972. Compared to other car manufacturers, VW ranks #15 in overall number of recalls issued by a car maker.

Please keep in mind these numbers are for statistical purposes only & do not necessarily reflect the quality of the VW TIGUAN or VW itself. These figures are based only on the number of recalls issued and NOT the total number of vehicles affected by a particular recall.

Find your VW TIGUAN listed below. Results are sorted year from newest to oldest. Select the desired VW TIGUAN to view the complete recall details. Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Most Recalled Components

2022 Recalls ↓

2022 VW TIGUAN Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Problem: 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. Recall Details - 11/3/2021

2022 VW TIGUAN Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS

2022 VW TIGUAN Recall - SUSPENSION

Problem: 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. Recall Details - 3/23/2022

2022 VW TIGUAN Recall - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Problem: 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." Recall Details - 7/20/2022

2022 VW TIGUAN Recall - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

2022 VW TIGUAN Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

Problem: 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. Recall Details - 4/6/2022

2021 Recalls ↓

2021 VW TIGUAN Recall - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

2021 VW TIGUAN Recall - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

2021 VW TIGUAN Recall - SUSPENSION

2021 VW TIGUAN Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

2021 VW TIGUAN Recall - BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Problem: 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." Recall Details - 11/18/2020

2021 VW TIGUAN Recall - SEATS

Problem: 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. Recall Details - 2/1/2021

2021 VW TIGUAN Recall - SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

2020 Recalls ↓

2020 VW TIGUAN Recall - SEATS

Problem: 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. Recall Details - 8/26/2020

2020 VW TIGUAN Recall - SEAT BELTS

Problem: 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. Recall Details - 9/23/2020

2020 VW TIGUAN Recall - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

2020 VW TIGUAN Recall - Tether, Lower Anchor (on car seat or vehicle)

2020 VW TIGUAN Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

2019 Recalls ↓

2019 VW TIGUAN Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

2019 VW TIGUAN Recall - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Problem: 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." Recall Details - 10/31/2022

2019 VW TIGUAN Recall - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

2019 VW TIGUAN Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Problem: 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." Recall Details - 11/26/2018

2019 VW TIGUAN Recall - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Problem: 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. Recall Details - 3/6/2019

2019 VW TIGUAN Recall - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Problem: 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." Recall Details - 3/27/2019

2018 Recalls ↓

2018 VW TIGUAN Recall - UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Problem: 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. Recall Details - 9/25/2019

2018 VW TIGUAN Recall - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

2018 VW TIGUAN Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Problem: 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. Recall Details - 6/6/2018

2018 VW TIGUAN Recall - VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Problem: 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. Recall Details - 7/13/2018

2018 VW TIGUAN Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

2018 VW TIGUAN Recall - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

Problem: 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. Recall Details - 11/20/2020

2018 VW TIGUAN Recall - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

2018 VW TIGUAN Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY

2018 VW TIGUAN Recall - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Problem: 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. Recall Details - 9/23/2021

2018 VW TIGUAN Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Problem: 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." Recall Details - 10/18/2017

2018 VW TIGUAN Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Problem: 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." Recall Details - 2/9/2018

2018 VW TIGUAN Recall - ENGINE

Problem: 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. Recall Details - 3/8/2018

2018 VW TIGUAN Recall - SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

Problem: 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 Recall Details - 4/25/2018

2018 VW TIGUAN Recall - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Problem: 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. Recall Details - 5/16/2018

2017 Recalls ↓

2017 VW TIGUAN Recall - UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Problem: 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. Recall Details - 5/16/2018

2017 VW TIGUAN Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

2017 VW TIGUAN Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Problem: 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. Recall Details - 12/29/2016

2017 VW TIGUAN Recall - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

2017 VW TIGUAN Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2017 VW TIGUAN Recall - SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

2017 VW TIGUAN Recall - UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Problem: 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. Recall Details - 5/5/2021

2016 Recalls ↓

2016 VW TIGUAN Recall - AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Problem: 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. Recall Details - 7/17/2019

2016 VW TIGUAN Recall - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Problem: 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. Recall Details - 6/24/2016

2015 Recalls ↓

2015 VW TIGUAN Recall - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Problem: 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. Recall Details - 1/28/2016

2015 VW TIGUAN Recall - UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2015 VW TIGUAN Recall - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Problem: 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." Recall Details - 5/26/2015

2015 VW TIGUAN Recall - AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

2014 Recalls ↓

2014 VW TIGUAN Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Problem: 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. Recall Details - 7/21/2014

2014 VW TIGUAN Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Problem: 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. Recall Details - 8/4/2015

2014 VW TIGUAN Recall - UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2013 Recalls ↓

2013 VW TIGUAN Recall - UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2013 VW TIGUAN Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

2013 VW TIGUAN Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2012 Recalls ↓

2012 VW TIGUAN Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2012 VW TIGUAN Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

2012 VW TIGUAN Recall - UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2011 Recalls ↓

2011 VW TIGUAN Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

2011 VW TIGUAN Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Problem: 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. Recall Details - 11/22/2013

2011 VW TIGUAN Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2011 VW TIGUAN Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2010 Recalls ↓

2010 VW TIGUAN Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2010 VW TIGUAN Recall - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

2010 VW TIGUAN Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2009 Recalls ↓

2009 VW TIGUAN Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Problem: 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. Recall Details - 5/28/2008