The Lemon IndexVolkswagen Tiguan recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2011–2025 Volkswagen Tiguan, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 1
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Suspension · recall issued May 2018 · model year 2018 Park it: don't drive
The nut that holds the lower ball joint of the front wheel on each side of the vehicle may be loose or improperly tightened.
2,473 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V324000
Every recall 38
4 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Steering · recall issued Sep 2026 · model year 2018 New: most likely still open
One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break.
208,724 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V590000
- Electrical · recall issued Sep 2026 · model year 2025 New: most likely still open
A software error may cause the body control module (BCM) system to reset.
49,958 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V587000
- Back over prevention · recall issued May 2026 · model year 2024 New: most likely still open
An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended.
8 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V321000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2025 · model year 2025 New: most likely still open
The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
3,138 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V854000
- Steering · recall issued Aug 2025 · model year 2025
A tie rod bolt on the rear axle assembly may be loose, which can lead to a loss of vehicle control.
15 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V526000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Feb 2025 · model years 2022–2024
An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended.
29,569 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V082000
- Tires · recall issued Oct 2022 · model year 2019
The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously.
296,044 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V815000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Jul 2022 · model years 2021–2022
The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display.
43,091 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V514000
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- Body structure · recall issued Apr 2022 · model years 2018–2022
Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.
6,553 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V226000
- Suspension · recall issued Mar 2022 · model years 2021–2022
A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available.
10,119 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V176000
- Brakes · recall issued Nov 2021 · model year 2022
The nut that secures the brake pipe near the right-front wheel well may be loose.
1,285 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V853000
- Body structure · recall issued Sep 2021 · model year 2018
During the repair of roof damage, an incorrect roof reinforcement assembly may have been installed.
2 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V732000
- Unknown or other · recall issued May 2021 · model year 2017
These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale.
46 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V321000
- Seats · recall issued Feb 2021 · model year 2021
Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks.
57 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V038000
- Seat belts · recall issued Nov 2020 · model year 2018
In the event of a crash, one or both of the front seat belt's webbing may tear.
10,835 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V724000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Nov 2020 · model year 2021
The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze.
32,048 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V716000
- Seat belts · recall issued Sep 2020 · model year 2020
The third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly torqued.
6 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V579000
- Seats · recall issued Aug 2020 · model year 2020
Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.
5,376 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V505000
- Unknown or other · recall issued Sep 2019 · model year 2018
Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
113 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V679000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2019 · model years 2015–2016
The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
27,822 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V535000
- Equipment · recall issued Mar 2019 · model year 2019
The tire information label contains inaccurate tire dimension and inflation pressure specifications.
8 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V241000
- Suspension · recall issued Mar 2019 · model years 2018–2019
The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
56,173 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V188000
- Electrical · recall issued Nov 2018 · model years 2018–2019
The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open.
73,549 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V824000
- Visibility · recall issued Jul 2018 · model year 2018
The LED module for the panoramic sunroof ambient light bar may short circuit.
45,457 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V467000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2018 · model year 2018
In the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may tear or not properly unfold during deployment.
821 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V375000
- Unknown or other · recall issued May 2018 · model years 2012–2015, 2017
Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
252 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V329000
- Suspension · recall issued May 2018 · model year 2018 Park it: don't drive
The nut that holds the lower ball joint of the front wheel on each side of the vehicle may be loose or improperly tightened.
2,473 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V324000
- Suspension · recall issued Apr 2018 · model year 2018
A lower loop of a rear shock absorber may separate from its base due to an incorrect welding process.
7,430 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V262000
- Engine · recall issued Mar 2018 · model year 2018
The engine support bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.
4 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V159000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2018 · model years 2017–2018
The front driver air bag installed on these vehicles may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the United States.
3,768 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V102000
- Lights · recall issued Oct 2017 · model year 2018
The back-up lights in the taillight assemblies may not be bright enough.
5,509 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V662000
- Seat belts · recall issued Dec 2016 · model year 2017
Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.
5,947 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V955000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Jun 2016 · model year 2016
Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle.
5,658 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V464000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2016 · model year 2015
The affected vehicles are equipped with driver and front seat passenger seat-mounted air bag inflators that may rupture in the event of a crash.
734 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V045000
- Airbags · recall issued Aug 2015 · model years 2011–2014
In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned.
415,825 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V483000
- Equipment · recall issued May 2015 · model year 2015
These vehicles may be equipped with Certification labels that are missing the required tire pressure information and they may state incorrect weight and loading information.
2,957 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V311000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jul 2014 · model years 2011–2014
When using winterized fuel, in certain conditions bubbles may form in the fuel system which could result in the vehicle stalling.
151,389 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V441000
- Electrical · recall issued Nov 2013 · model year 2011
Due to a problem with the fuse for the exterior lights, the holder for the fuse that controls the vehicle's exterior lights circuit may melt.
62,155 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V569000
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Tiguan?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Tiguan have?
38 recall campaigns across model years 2011–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 60.
Which Volkswagen Tiguan year has the most recalls?
The 2018, with 14 campaigns. 2022: 5, 2021: 5, 2019: 5.
What are most Volkswagen Tiguan recalls about?
Airbags: 6 of the 38 campaigns. Then back over prevention (4) and suspension (4).
What is the newest Volkswagen Tiguan recall?
Steering, filed Sep 2026 (NHTSA 26V590000): One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break.
What is the biggest Volkswagen Tiguan recall?
NHTSA 15V483000 (airbags, Aug 2015) covers 415,825 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned.
How do I check if my Volkswagen Tiguan has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Volkswagen dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Volkswagen Tiguan: problems and best years · All Volkswagen recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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