2022 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

5 recalls, 450 complaints - 570 TSBs

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

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 co... Read more

Consequence

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 custom... Read more

29,569 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause... Read more

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.

43,091 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

STRUCTURE:BODY

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.

Consequence

An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N5.

6,553 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

SUSPENSION

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.

Consequence

A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42L8.

10,119 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan vehicles. The nut that secures the brake pipe near the right-front wheel well may be loose.

Consequence

A loose brake pipe nut may allow brake fluid to leak, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the brake pipe nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q4.

1,285 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

450 total complaints 13 crashes 5 fires 10 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	66
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	62
POWER TRAIN	44
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	43
STEERING	24
AIR BAGS	19
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	18
SERVICE BRAKES	17
VISIBILITY/WIPER	12
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	12

Incident date: Aug 11, 2026

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? During a multipoint inspection that was earlier than advised due to multiple dashboard lights engaging, we were told that our car has an oil leak due from the timing covers and lower pan seal. They rem... Read more

Incident date: Aug 11, 2026

Incident date: Jul 27, 2026

The infotainment MIB3 system failed. Infotainment screen is completely black and non functional. This has put my family at risk because I can’t see my backup camera and have very limited visibility through rear view mirror when backing up. I also lost safety features such as rear cross traffic war... Read more

Incident date: Jul 27, 2026

Incident date: May 8, 2026

The vehicle logged code P0491 due to a clogged cylinder head internal port at 28,000 miles (26,000 at the time vehicle was inspected.) Volkswagen's official repair protocol requires a complete engine cylinder head replacement. The vehicle's onboard computer has disabled the factory-installed remote ... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2026

Incident date: Jul 27, 2026

Incident date: Jul 23, 2026

The overhead console suddenly dropped into the passenger compartment, making the vehicle dangerous to drive: the rear view mirror view was completely blocked and the now swinging console can hit the driver's face while driving. To avoid being hit, the driver has to hold the console up with one hand... Read more

Incident date: Jul 2, 2023

Travel Assist Not Available warning chime several times while driving. This has been back to the dealer 3 or more times, steering wheel replaced, software updates and still this along with screen blackouts, steering wheel heater coming on without prompting, audio failure, backup camera not always f... Read more

Incident date: Jul 2, 2023

Incident date: Apr 3, 2026

We have had the steering wheel replaced twice in this vehicle since purchasing it brand new. This is not the 3rd steering wheel in the truck. From what we can tell this is extremely common with this VW. There is an issue with the wheel ring that causes the circuitry to "freak" out and cause the lan... Read more

Incident date: Apr 3, 2026

Incident date: Feb 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The oil light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the cylinder head needed to be replaced. The ve... Read more

Incident date: Jul 8, 2026

WHEN I USED ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, MY CAR TENDS TO LEAN SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT. IT VEERS OVER A BIT AND THEN JERKS TO THE LEFT. ALL IN ALL, I CAN'T USE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ON THE FREEWAY WITHOUT PAYING ATTENTION. IT IS GENUINELY DANGEROUS IF VEHICLES ARE DRIVING ALONGSIDE OR BEHIND ME. OTHER TH... Read more

Incident date: Jul 18, 2025

I had just stopped at stop sign and I turned right. My speed was approximately 40 mph and there was a LOUD POP. I immediately hit the brakes and had NO BRAKES. I got car off road and smoke was already coming from under hood. It caught fire immediately and burned up. Total loss . About 6 months pr... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jul 18, 2025

The electronic gear selector on my 2020 Ram 1500 intermittently displays a "Shift to Park" warning while the vehicle is in motion, specifically during downshifting or braking. Each occurrence is accompanied by a physical jerk or lurch, consistent with the vehicle momentarily engaging an unintended g... Read more

Incident date: Jul 18, 2025

Incident date: Jun 29, 2026

I have a 2024 Chevy Trax Activ that was originally purchased in British Columbia, CA and subsequently purchased through a private dealer in New Mexico. It has just gone over the 36,000 mile warranty. The infotainment system including the speedometer will occasionally flicker and go black. Additiona... Read more

Incident date: Jun 27, 2026

WHEN PARKING THE CAR INTO A PARKING SPOT THE CAR SHUTS OFF WHEN PUT IN REVERSE TO LEAVE PARKING SPOT

Incident date: Jun 27, 2026

I am writing to express my frustration and concern regarding my 2021 Hyundai Kona, which currently has only 88,754 miles. My vehicle has been experiencing excessive oil consumption along with an ongoing check engine light. The diagnostic trouble codes are P0017 and P0011. In an effort to resolve th... Read more

Incident date: Jun 27, 2026

Incident date: Mar 5, 2025

The vehicle advanced warning stystems are all failing. After multiple repair attempts this continues. Previously it resulted in failure where vehicle would not move due to advanced brake assist.

Incident date: Mar 5, 2025

The vehicle advanced warning stystems are all failing. After multiple repair attempts this continues. Previously it resulted in failure where vehicle would not move due to advanced brake assist.

Incident date: Mar 5, 2025

The vehicle advanced warning stystems are all failing. After multiple repair attempts this continues. Previously it resulted in failure where vehicle would not move due to advanced brake assist.

Incident date: Jun 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated after the dealer had performed the recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V838000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); the brakes started making an abnormal squealing sound while driving the same day, and it felt like a part underneath th... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2026

Component Involved: Engine Lubrication / Cylinder Head / Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Spool Valve (Solenoid Assembly) and Electrical Charging System (Alternator). Vehicle Affected Example: Honda vehicles equipped with the 3.5L V6 (J35 Engine Series) with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM), including ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 20, 2026

While driving on a major highway ([XXX]) at over 60 MPH, we had a complete and catastrophic system wide shut down of our vehicle, culminating in our car grinding to a halt. This entire process elapsed over a 15-20 second period. We barely were able to get our vehicle to the "left" shoulder along th... Read more

Incident date: Mar 20, 2026

This recall came out 1.5 years ago and there still is no remedy. At a car wash my truck wouldn’t stop and I slid into a concrete pole and damaged the fender and headlight. The corporate office told me, when I called, that currently there is nothing that they can do.

Crash

Incident date: Feb 26, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the speedometer remained at 0 MPH and failed to accurately display the speed of the vehicle. The ABS, traction control, and cruise control features were disabled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that... Read more

Incident date: Feb 26, 2026

Incident date: May 1, 2026

2026 Freightliner M2 106 Plus chassis (Dynamax Europa 31SS Class C motorhome), VIN [XXX], 6,803 miles, 0 engine hours. On June 9, 2026, an authorized Freightliner service center (Floyd's Truck Center, Belgrade, MT; service order XXX) inspected the vehicle and documented that the engine was secured t... Read more

Incident date: Jun 3, 2025

Filled tank with diesel and truck wouldn’t turn back on. We were next to a jiffy lube and they were able to run a scan and it said there was a broken fuel module. There’s only around 60,000 miles on it, it’s 4 years old, and left my son and I stranded.

Incident date: Jun 3, 2025

I am reporting a severe, life-threatening mechanical component failure of the front passenger seatbelt assembly on a 2021 Hyundai Palisade. While the vehicle was completely parked, stationary, turned off, and with the ignition keys removed, the front passenger seatbelt experienced a catastrophic sta... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2026

See attached document for complaint.

Incident date: Jun 10, 2026

Master Power Window Control Switch failed operating the Passenger power window regulator. While driving, the front passenger regulator popped and the window started falling down all by itself. It happened by a glass repair company, so I asked them what happened. He said when the voltage going to the... Read more

Incident date: Feb 3, 2026

There has been a recall issued on the 3rd row air bags for 6 months with no remedy still available. NHTSA Recall Number 26V034000 was issued in Jan 2026, and as of today, the manufacturer still not released a remedy.

Incident date: Feb 3, 2026

The car is available for inspection upon request. Safety was put at risk due to the cars potential to break down, or catch fire, due to high volumes of oil consumption and leakage from the piston rings. This was part of a recall campaign (#SC336 PISTON OIL RING), where we had two authorized Kia deal... Read more

Incident date: Jun 5, 2026

Component: Drivetrain, brake, and engine management systems repeatedly fail in a coordinated pattern, with multiple warning indicators activating simultaneously and sudden unintended deceleration occurring without warning. Vehicle available for inspection. Safety risk: Most recent failure occurred a... Read more

Incident date: Jun 5, 2026

Incident date: Feb 3, 2026

Incident date: May 4, 2026

My 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan (VIN: [XXX] ) is experiencing excessive engine oil consumption. The vehicle requires oil replenishment every less than 1,000 miles, which is far beyond what any reasonable consumer would expect from a properly functioning engine. I reported this issue to the Volkswagen deal... Read more

Incident date: May 29, 2026

This is related to reference TSB 48-23-01. There is a rapid, unpredictable chime causes intense cognitive distraction while trying to navigate highway traffic. It is accompanied by warning messages covering navigation information and other displays on the dash. It is impossible to focus on drivin... Read more

Incident date: May 29, 2026

Back window water leaking causing bad smell and mod

Incident date: Apr 17, 2026

2022 Tiguan overhead consule just fell down hanging by wires. No glasses compartment so not sure what would cause the stress on it due to usage. Dealer said 2020 models had issue and have an extended warranty. The 2022 does not have any recall. Seems like design flaw VW should correct as issue come... Read more

Incident date: May 27, 2026

a vehicle warning notice flashes across the dashboard saying “vehicle assistance system not available” and the switch to engage this system causes the same message to flash and the systems do not engage

Incident date: May 27, 2026

Incident date: Apr 17, 2026

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2022 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD

Category	Rating
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	15.6%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2022 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (S8) (Front-Wheel Drive)	23.0	30.0	26.0	Regular	$2,350

CO2 Emissions: 346.0 g/mile (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2022 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

570 manufacturer communications from 307 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	48
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	44
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	40
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	38
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)	33
350000 EQUIPMENT	32
220000 SEATS	29
150000 SEAT BELTS	26

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Hardware-related deviation of the sensor mat ("hands on detection") in the steering wheel and software-related deviation in the steering wheel touch detection control module -J1158-.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VW Engine oil quality standards

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states engine oil leak Customer states fuel gauge does not read f

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states key FO

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states key FO

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states key FO

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states key FO

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states key FO

150000 SEAT BELTS

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states key FO

151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states key FO

160000 STRUCTURE

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states key FO

350000 EQUIPMENT

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states key FO

152300 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states key FO

350000 EQUIPMENT

Infotainment system freezes and/or reboots, will not turn on/boot up, loses sound and/or volume controls malfunctions, Navigation malfunctions, App-Connect malfunctions, SiriusXM radio malfunctions

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

Infotainment system freezes and/or reboots, will not turn on/boot up, loses sound and/or volume controls malfunctions, Navigation malfunctions, App-Connect malfunctions, SiriusXM radio malfunctions

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states key FO

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states key FO

151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states key FO

160000 STRUCTURE

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states key FO

350000 EQUIPMENT

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states key FO

163400 STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states key FO

152300 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states key FO

061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states seat m

115000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states seat m

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states seat m

150000 SEAT BELTS

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states seat m

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Unnecessary replacement of ECM. Updated to include additional model year applicability.

061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

Unnecessary replacement of ECM. Updated to include additional model year applicability.

061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on

162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states rattle noise from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on

138500 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REFRIGERANT HOSES AND FITTINGS

Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the R1234yf Refrigerant Circuit (U.S. Only) updated to adjust Flush machine filter pricing.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the R1234yf Refrigerant Circuit (U.S. Only) updated to adjust Flush machine filter pricing.

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

VW Engine oil quality standards

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Engine Crank, No Start or No -J623- ECM Communication with DTC U0100 Stored in ECM Fault Memory

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

Remote Key testing & replacement.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Remote Key testing & replacement.

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states seat me

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states seat me

220000 SEATS

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states seat me

150000 SEAT BELTS

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states seat me

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states seat me

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states seat me

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states seat me

150000 SEAT BELTS

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states seat me

220000 SEATS

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states seat me

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states seat me

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states seat me

061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states seat me

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states seat me

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VW Engine oil quality standards

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

VW Engine oil quality standards

138410 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR:CLUTCH

A/C Compressor leak diagnosis

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

A/C Compressor leak diagnosis

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Addressing Cybersecurity or Vehicle Hack concerns

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Airbag / Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries, update to contact information due to retirement.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states seat me

150000 SEAT BELTS

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states seat me

220000 SEATS

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states seat me

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states seat me

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states seat me

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise w

150000 SEAT BELTS

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise w

220000 SEATS

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise w

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise w

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise w

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

To ensure that the customer is familiar with the various Driver Assist systems and the system limitations via the owners manual and videos available at knowyourvw.com.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

To ensure that the customer is familiar with the various Driver Assist systems and the system limitations via the owners manual and videos available at knowyourvw.com.

118100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:CONTROL MODULE

To ensure that the customer is familiar with the various Driver Assist systems and the system limitations via the owners manual and videos available at knowyourvw.com.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Paint inspection during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Remote Engine Start and/or Lock/Unlock does not work with "myVW" smart phone app.

115000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

Remote Engine Start and/or Lock/Unlock does not work with "myVW" smart phone app.

115010 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Remote Engine Start and/or Lock/Unlock does not work with "myVW" smart phone app.

116400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:INTERLOCK/LOCKOUT

Remote Engine Start and/or Lock/Unlock does not work with "myVW" smart phone app.

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Remote Engine Start and/or Lock/Unlock does not work with "myVW" smart phone app.

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise w

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise w

220000 SEATS

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise w

150000 SEAT BELTS

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise w

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states Mill-on, P0462 and/or P0463 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise w

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed only order the successor parts going forward.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed only order the successor parts going forward.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise while driving Customer states seat memory is inoperative Customer

220000 SEATS

150000 SEAT BELTS

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

VW Engine oil quality standards

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VW Engine oil quality standards

150000 SEAT BELTS

Customer states rattle from below the vehicle Customer states MIL-on, P0442 stored in ECM memory* Customer states MIL-on, fault P04F0 stored in ECM memory Customer states noise while driving Customer states seat memory is inoperative C

220000 SEATS

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Update programming Engine/Motor Control Module -J623- for Cold Start Drivability

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Reporting procedure for A/C compressor replacement regardless of the reason for failure. Update to model year applicability and new warranty GFF labor operation number

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

VW Engine oil quality standards

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Various driver assist features do not work or are able to be switched on.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Various driver assist features do not work or are able to be switched on.

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

MIB infotainment system recovery for unresponsive condition.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2018

Seat Belt Webbing Failure

In December 2017, NHTSA conducted two (2) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) tests on the Model Year (MY) 2018 Volkswagen (VW) Tiguan. Both tests were 35mph full frontal impacts into a rigid barrier with a 50th percentile male dummy seat-belted in the driver position and a 5th percentile female seat-... belted in the right front passenger position. The tests were conducted on December 8, 2017, at MGA Research Corp. (MGA) in Wisconsin and December 13, 2017, at the Transportation Research Center (TRC) of Ohio.During both crash tests, the driver seat belt webbing completely separated at the point where the webbing loops through the Crash Locking Tongue (CLT). In both NCAP tests, the dummy injury criteria requirements, as set forth in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208, were met with one exception. The chest deceleration G force requirement was exceeded in the test conducted at TRC. The FMVSS 208 injury criteria requirement for the chest deceleration is 60 Gs and it was measured at 67 Gs in the test conducted at TRC. It should be noted, FMVSS 208 does not include a requirement that the seat belt webbing remain intact during a frontal collision to comply with the standard. Compliance with the standard is based on the dummy injury criteria.Further, the Agency has conducted NCAP testing with no substantial protocol changes for over forty (40) years. This includes tests conducted prior and subsequent to the subject NCAP tests. During that time there has not been a similar failure of the seat belt webbing in any other NCAP tested vehicle manufactured by VW or another manufacturer.In November 2020, VW filed a defect notice (20V-724/69BH) that recalled seat belt systems, both driver, and front passenger, that were manufactured with webbing from the same lot as the two NCAP tested MY2018 Tiguan vehicles. VW has tested and inspected several of the returned seat belt systems and found no anomalies in either the webbing or the CLT that would substantially affect system performance in a frontal collision.The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) estimates that between 2000 and 3500 frontal collisions involving MY2018 VW Tiguan vehicles have occurred in the field during the time these vehicles have been in service. This estimate is based on vehicle population and an estimated yearly rate of severe frontal collisions.A severe frontal collision is defined, in this instance, as being of sufficient severity to warrant a commanded deployment of the frontal air bags. These collisions would place a significant load on the seat belt system similar to loads experienced during the NCAP tests. To date, neither ODI nor VW is aware of any frontal collision in the field that resulted in separation of the seat belt webbing. ODI believes that had any field collisions involved separation of the seat belt webbing, the Agency would have been notified.In view of the recall being conducted by VW, and lack of field data demonstrating a system defect, ODI is closing this Engineering Analysis (EA). The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The Agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances.Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2018

Seat Belt Webbing Failure

In December 2017, NHTSA conducted two New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) tests on the 2018 MY Volkswagen (VW) Tiguan. Both tests were 35 mph, full frontal impacts into a rigid barrier with a 50th percentile male dummy seat-belted in the driver position and a 5th percentile female seat-belted in the r... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2009

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights

Volkswagen Group of America (VW) is conducting a safety recall of approximately 62,155 model year (MY) 2009-2011 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles to address a partial loss of the exterior lighting (see NHTSA recall 13V-569 for more information).These vehicles' exterior lighting system is protected by two ... separate fuses contained in a fuse box located in the engine compartment.According to VW, high thermal cycling and soft-coated fuse coating material used at the F16 (also referred to as SB16) location causes movement between the fuse blade and socket, resulting in abrasions on the fuse coating material.This increases resistance and results in overheating of the fuse and disruption of electrical current flow to roughly half of the vehicle's exterior lighting circuits. Examples include loss of one of each of the following: low beam headlight, high beam headlight, brake light, and turn signal light involving the front and rear of the vehicle.VW has stated that the subject F16 fuse in the Tiguan model was used in several other Volkswagen models.According to VW, the temperature of the vehicle's engine and the fuse box varies by vehicle model.ODI found that the complaint and warranty rates for the MY 2009-2010 Tiguan are more than four times greater than that of MY 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta sedans.ODI is aware of VW's plan to take a service action of some, but not all, of the other vehicle models.The action will cover MY 2009-2010 Jetta sedan and MY 2009 GTI vehicles.ODI will monitor complaints to NHTSA on all other Volkswagen models equipped with the same subject fuse and take further action if warranted.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10362206, 10471503, 10490408, 10501271, 10504495, 10508638, 10512642, 10520573, 10521147, 10522909, 10523748, 10526032, 10534679, 10538004, 10538410, 10543629, 10544805, 10545540, 10547334, 10547530, 10547775, 10549584, 10550140, 10550903, 10551486, 10551503, 10551538, 10551776, 10551816, 10551848, 10551853, 10552153, 10552322, 10552740, 10552811, 10552866, 10553122, 10553299, 10554352, 10554441, 10554443, 10554730, 10554890, 10555047, 10555080, 10555527, 10555540, 10555988, 10556475, 10558014, 10559441, 10559447, 10561642, 10562693.Read more

VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN across all model years (2009, 2025).

63 Total Recalls

3,454 Total Complaints

3 Investigations

135 Reported Crashes

39 Reported Fires

2 Reported Deaths

VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	0	48	View
2025	2	80	View
2024	2	91	View
2023	1	89	View
2022 (current)	5	450
2021	5	183	View
2020	3	209	View
2019	5	288	View
2018	13	448	View
2017	4	101	View
2016	2	147	View
2015	4	106	View
2014	3	130	View
2013	3	227	View
2012	3	214	View
2011	3	238	View
2010	2	158	View
2009	3	247	View

Other VOLKSWAGEN Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
JETTA	249	14,075	View
GOLF	190	2,084	View
PASSAT	185	10,492	View
BEETLE	157	3,629	View
GTI	116	1,926	View
ID.4	115	1,606	View
ATLAS	101	2,700	View
ATLAS CROSS SPORT	73	701	View

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