The Lemon Index2024 Volkswagen Tiguan.
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is so far about average by owner complaints: 74 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 91, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 24 to 27 mpg combined. The best Volkswagen Tiguan year is 2014.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 74 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Volkswagen Tiguan year. 2024 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Recalls 2
- back over prevention 2026
An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended.
- back over prevention 2025
An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Volkswagen told dealers about
Volkswagen sent dealers 275 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet
- Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2400–2700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Lane keep assist will activate randomly and try to steer the car and vibrate the steering wheel like lane departure warning going off. Also the Lane keep assist and emergency sos fault lights will randomly come on.
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan owner · NHTSA complaint 11712400
More owner reports
On 10/11/2025 while driving, the vehicle caught fire.
NHTSA complaint 11693230
The rear camera has been inoperable since June 2025. VW have not issued a fix. This is a safety issue.
NHTSA complaint 11688177
Quick answers
Is the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn about average per car sold, against other 2024 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 91; 100 is average). The best Volkswagen Tiguan year by this measure is 2014.
What are the most common 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (35%), engine (24%) and wipers & visibility (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
2 safety recalls (latest: back over prevention). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan get?
24 to 27 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan cost in fuel a year?
About $2400 to $2700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
2.0L 4-cyl.
What Volkswagen Tiguan year is better than the 2024?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2015 and 2021.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works