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2025 Volkswagen Tiguan problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan is among the quieter years of the Tiguan on NHTSA's books: 65 complaints (61% below the model's median year), 2 recalls, and no open investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across driver assistance (11), other (11), and electrical system (9), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

65

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other Tiguan years?

Tiguan NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 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, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance1117%
Other1117%
Electrical System914%
Engine69%
Airbags58%
Fuel System46%
Brakes46%
Transmission35%
Seats23%
Speed Control23%
Steering23%
Body & Structure23%
Suspension23%
Tires & Wheels12%
Seat Belts12%

Does the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan have recalls?

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

25V854000AirbagsDecember 10, 2025 · 3,138 units

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.

Consequence

A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to allow occupants to sit in the front passenger seat until the remedy is complete. Dealers will repair the affected wiring harness in the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74HE. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 12, 2025.

25V526000SteeringAugust 13, 2025 · 15 units

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. A tie rod bolt on the rear axle assembly may be loose, which can lead to a loss of vehicle control.

Consequence

A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the affected tie rod bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42E7.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“My wife purchased herself a new 2025 Volkswagen Tiguen on June 20, 2025. On July 20, 2025 she hit a deer. The car sustained significant front end damage. Being that we live 45 minutes from the dealership we brought it to our local body shop, Petrella Bros. The damage total was over $13,000.00.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · July 20, 2025 · crash

“I got into the middle lane, getting ready to turn left. I was going about 15-20 mph, when I got into the middle lane, the Emergency Brake came on and slammed my car into park. The master technician experienced the problem. There was no warning lamps, but there were symptoms that lead up, like…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · December 30, 2025

“I was at a complete stop at the red light, vehicle began shaking and shut down. Gears would not work therefore I was not able to put it in neutral to at least push out of the road. The vehicle then began cranking on and off on its own, without me pushing start/stop engine. This was completely…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 13, 2025

“Engine stumbles repeatedly, stutters and dies. No warning lamps. Car inspected twice by manufacture but no solution found. Continues to show same characteristics. Have to pull off the road to avoid danger to self and other autos.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 26, 2015

“Hello, I have a VW Tiguan 2025 lease since June2025. i just received a Safety Recall letter from VW on February 2026 advising that because of a potential airbag defect I should not have anyone seating in the passenger seat of my car until further notice. a recall repair is not yet available. How…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · February 3, 2026

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan — common questions

Is the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 65 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Tiguan year, with 2 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2025 Tiguan problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (11 complaints), other (11 complaints), electrical system (9 complaints).

Does the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 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 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan earned an overall rating of 5 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.