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Buying a used 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan? Check these 3 recalls first
Three recalls, all occupant-protection or trim related: loose third-row seat belt bolts serious enough that VW bought some vehicles back, front seat backrests that may be weak, and a rear spoiler that can detach while driving. None carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning. Owners filed 139 unverified complaints with NHTSA — 5 crashes, 7 injuries, no fires. Reports cluster in 'unknown or other' at 51, then electrical and engine, with 16 under structure.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- If it has a third row, confirm the seat belt bolt recall was completed by a dealer.
- Push hard on both front seat backrests and ask about the backrest strength recall.
- Inspect the rear spoiler mounting for gaps, rattles, or added adhesive.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Volkswagen dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan third-row belt bolts loose; VW buying vehicles back | Seat Belts | high |
| Volkswagen and Audi front seat backrests may be weak | Seats | medium |
| Volkswagen Tiguan rear spoiler can come off while driving | Structure | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
139 complaints filed for this model year, including 5 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 7 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 33 | None found |
| Engine | 25 | None found |
| Structure | 16 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 16 | None found |
| Brakes | 11 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 10 | None found |