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All cars · Volkswagen Tiguan · 2024

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index91100 = average car
Complaints74NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold94,372U.S. model year
Per 100K sold78complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S8)FWD24 / 31 / 27Regular$2,300
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S8)AWD22 / 29 / 25Regular$2,500

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical35%
Engine24%
Wipers & visibility14%
Backup camera14%
Automatic emergency braking11%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
7434002

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 26V321000 May 2026 Back Over Prevention / Software

    Defect. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Tiguan vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V082. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 27, 2026.

  • 25V082000 Feb 2025 Back Over Prevention / Software

    Defect. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk. A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for t

Manufacturer communications 275

Volkswagen filed 275 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet
  • Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20216064109,743Automatic emergency braking
202218918971,085Engine
2023777076,227Engine
2024917494,372Electrical
20251045378,621Automatic emergency braking

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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