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2024 Volkswagen Tiguan problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan is among the quieter years of the Tiguan on NHTSA's books: 88 complaints (47% below the model's median year), 2 recalls, and no open investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across other (19), electrical system (17), and driver assistance (17), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

88

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

10

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2024 compare to other Tiguan years?

Tiguan NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted446 complaints2009: 247 complaints2010: 158 complaints2011: 238 complaints2012: 214 complaints2013: 227 complaints2014: 127 complaints2015: 106 complaints2016: 145 complaints2017: 101 complaints2018: 446 complaints2019: 282 complaints2020: 199 complaints2021: 175 complaints2022: 432 complaints2023: 84 complaints2024: 88 complaints2025: 65 complaints2026: 33 complaints
Tiguan NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other1922%
Driver Assistance1719%
Electrical System1719%
Engine1618%
Visibility & Wipers45%
Transmission45%
Fuel System33%
Body & Structure22%
Lighting22%
Brakes11%
Steering11%
Seats11%
Speed Control11%

Does the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V321000Driver AssistanceMay 20, 2026 · 8 units

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Tiguan vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V082. 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."

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 June 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91NF. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 27, 2026.

25V082000Driver AssistanceFebruary 12, 2025 · 29,569 units

Defect

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."

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 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“During normal operation on a public road, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan suddenly began emitting smoke from the front of the vehicle. This occurred without any warning lights, messages, unusual smells, or symptoms beforehand. Within moments, flames became visible from under the hood. The occupants,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 11, 2025 · fire

“Shortly after purchase, the vehicle began experiencing ongoing mechanical and electrical issues that required multiple repair attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for service on the following dates: •November 29, 2024 •December 2, 2024 •December 16, 2024 •December 23, 2024…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 9, 2025 · fire

“Shortly after purchase, the vehicle began experiencing ongoing mechanical and electrical issues that required multiple repair attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for service on the following dates: •November 29, 2024 •December 2, 2024 •December 16, 2024 •December 23, 2024…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · February 9, 2025 · fire

“My car was less than a year old, had been at the dealership for routine maintenance on September 24th, and with no warning signals from the vehicle's electronics smoke started coming out from the hood while I was ~20 minutes into my drive to work. Within a short period of time there were flames,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 21, 2025 · fire

“Our vehicle does not respond to the throttle pedal being depressed when the AC has been turned on at full and the car has been in direct sunlight for a period of time. We reside in Florida so it is common to enter the vehicle during the summer months and the cabin temperatue is in excess of 200…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 4, 2025

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan — common questions

Is the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 88 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Tiguan year, with 2 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2024 Tiguan problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are other (19 complaints), electrical system (17 complaints), driver assistance (17 complaints).

Does the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Volkswagen Tiguan years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Tiguan years to avoid are 2018, 2022, 2019, 2011, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2016, 2014. The cleanest record among Tiguan years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

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.