MYRModel Year Report

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan

▲ Better than typical
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:34:28.707Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volkswagen Tiguan Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2024 highlighted. 2009: 167 complaints 2009 2010: 109 complaints 2011: 160 complaints 2012: 152 complaints 2012 2013: 139 complaints 2014: 82 complaints 2015: 62 complaints 2015 2016: 95 complaints 2017: 73 complaints 2018: 274 complaints 2018 2019: 183 complaints 2020: 132 complaints 2021: 126 complaints 2021 2022: 243 complaints 2023: 57 complaints 2024: 54 complaints 2024 2025: 38 complaints 2026: 20 complaints 2026
2024: 54 complaints
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YearComplaints
2009167
2010109
2011160
2012152
2013139
201482
201562
201695
201773
2018274
2019183
2020132
2021126
2022243
202357
202454
202538
202620

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 31%

31% of complaints: electrical system — 17 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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On 10/11/2025 while driving, the vehicle caught fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251014

ENGINE 26%

26% of complaints: engine — 14 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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On 10/11/2025 while driving, the vehicle caught fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251014

VISIBILITY/WIPER 7%

7% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 4 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

LANE DEPARTURE 7%

7% of complaints: lane departure — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20250403 — back over prevention

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.

Campaign 25V082000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260604 — back over prevention

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.

Campaign 26V321000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 25V082000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 26V321000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2025 ▲ 2023 ▲ 2015

WORST YEARS

■ 2018 ■ 2022 ◆ 2019

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FAQ

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 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.