Volkswagen Tiguan years to avoid
The Volkswagen Tiguan years to avoid are 2022, 2018, 2019, 2011, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2016, 2014 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
3,491
Total complaints
37
Recall campaigns
2009–2026
Years covered
9
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Tiguan years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | High complaint rate | 461 | |
| 2018 | High complaint rate | 454 | |
| 2019 | High complaint rate | 290 | |
| 2011 | Open safety investigation | 238 | |
| 2013 | Open safety investigation | 227 | |
| 2012 | Open safety investigation | 214 | |
| 2010 | Open safety investigation | 159 | |
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 146 | |
| 2014 | Open safety investigation | 130 |
Every Tiguan year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 85 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 99 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 89 | 1 | |
| 2022avoid | 461 | 5 | |
| 2021 | 185 | 5 | |
| 2020 | 210 | 3 | |
| 2019avoid | 290 | 5 | |
| 2018avoid | 454 | 13 | |
| 2017 | 101 | 4 | |
| 2016avoid | 146 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 106 | 4 | |
| 2014avoid | 130 | 3 | |
| 2013avoid | 227 | 3 | |
| 2012avoid | 214 | 3 | |
| 2011avoid | 238 | 3 | |
| 2010avoid | 159 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 247 | 3 |
Common questions
What are the worst Volkswagen Tiguan years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Tiguan years to avoid are 2022, 2018, 2019, 2011, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2016, 2014. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Volkswagen Tiguan?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Tiguan years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Volkswagen Tiguan have?
Across all model years, the Tiguan has 37 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 3,491 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.