2024 Volkswagen Tiguan
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 77
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2024
None on file
36% of complaints
Complaints per year
2024: 77 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 168 |
| 2010 | 110 |
| 2011 | 162 |
| 2012 | 153 |
| 2013 | 140 |
| 2014 | 84 |
| 2015 | 62 |
| 2016 | 97 |
| 2017 | 76 |
| 2018 | 287 |
| 2019 | 195 |
| 2020 | 140 |
| 2021 | 144 |
| 2022 | 274 |
| 2023 | 71 |
| 2024 | 77 |
| 2025 | 55 |
| 2026 | 36 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
36% · 28 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On 10/11/2025 while driving, the vehicle caught fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-10-14
Also filed under Engine and structure
⢠Day of delivery. Had trouble connecting iPhone to vehicle. Once connected, Google Maps was not functioning properly. Dealership unsuccessfully tried to trouble shoot over the phone and brought car back same day for investigation.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-10
Engine
26% · 20 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The vehicle's engine oil warning light repeatedly illuminates between scheduled maintenance intervals due to excessive oil consumption.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-14
Back over prevention
16% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing rearview system braking and warnings.
Visibility/wiper
13% · 10 reportsShow complaint excerpts
#1 issue is only the driver's side replacement windshield wiper is and has been unavailable for over 6 months.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-21
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
Lane departure
10% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing assist and warning.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2025-04-03Back over prevention25V082000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge.
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2026-06-04Back over prevention26V321000 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Tiguan vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V082.
Remedy: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91NF.
Buy-smart checklist
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 28 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Back over prevention: 12 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V082000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 26V321000 · Back over prevention
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- Is the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.