2023 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls and problems

The 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan has 1 recall and 72 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
Pictured: a 2022 model; the 2023 may differ in details. Photo: 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2023 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 18 Tiguan model years — 15th most.

1recalls
72complaints
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
14,171median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Back Over Prevention

Feb 12, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V082000 · 29,569 vehicles

Problem: 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 & notes

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 this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine26
Electrical System13
Unknown or other13
Forward Collision Avoidance9
Power Train8
Fuel System7
Service Brakes4
Vehicle Speed Control4
Visibility4
Back Over Prevention3

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2023: 15 complaints20232024: 17 complaints20242025: 15 complaints20252026: 25 complaints202625

2023 vs. other Volkswagen Tiguan years

2009: 168 complaints20092010: 110 complaints2011: 162 complaints20112012: 153 complaints2013: 140 complaints20132014: 84 complaints2015: 62 complaints20152016: 97 complaints2017: 77 complaints20172018: 289 complaints2892019: 196 complaints20192020: 141 complaints2021: 146 complaints20212022: 281 complaints2023: 72 complaints20232024: 80 complaints2025: 58 complaints20252026: 38 complaints202638

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2023. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan, the latest from Feb 12, 2025 (back over prevention). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (26), electrical system (13), unknown or other (13). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.