Free safety data straight from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Recalls, consumer complaints, and crash test ratings — everything you need before you buy.
| Year | Overall | Front Crash | Side Crash | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
No recalls found for the Volkswagen Tiguan in recent model years. That's a good sign!
Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Volkswagen Tiguan owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | 1 |
| ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 1 |
My 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan has repeatedly experienced a complete loss of motive power while driving in active traffic. The engine stalls without warning, forcing me to perform a manual reset in the middle of the road. The vehicle also has a severe defect where it independently engages the electronic parking brake or shifts itself into Park during low-speed or turning…
Started having issues immediately after purchase with turbo issues. Which force the car into am RPM limited limp mode. Made 3 trips to dealer with no resolution. The car has very limited power and is unsafe to drive. We have been asking for a loaner for a couple weeks and are finally being granted one. There seems to be no…
On March 12 warning message came on saying emergency drive system not available and then numerous warning lights came on and the car started to shake violently and went into limp mode. I pulled into a parking lot and called roadside assistance. It was towed to the dealership and has been there since. I was told it showed a misfire…
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