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2021 Volkswagen Tiguan electrical system problems

The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan has 22 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

22

Electrical System complaints

13%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Related recalls

22V514000Electrical SystemJuly 20, 2022 · 43,091 units

Defect

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 the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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.

What owners report

Vehicle was just turned on and put into reverse. Dash and infotainment center lights flashed and shut off. Vehicle rolled backwards uncontrollably down a sloped driveway. Steering and brakes were not properly functioning. Vehicle came to a stop when it struck a parked vehicle in its path.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 17, 2026 · crash

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan have?

NHTSA has 22 complaints about the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan electrical system — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 22V514000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.