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Buying a used 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan? Check these 2 recalls first
The recall record is light — two medium-severity actions, both about the backup camera failing to show an image, one of them shared with the Audi Q3. Neither carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning. Against 65 unverified owner complaints to NHTSA, the line that stands out is 4 fire reports alongside 3 crashes and no injuries; these are unverified and no cause is stated. Electrical leads at 21, with engine and 'unknown or other' at 17 each.
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.
- Confirm both backup camera recalls are closed and test reverse several times.
- Ask the seller directly about any fire, smoke, or burning-smell incident or related repair.
- Check the wipers and lighting; visibility/wiper drew 7 owner reports.
- 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 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan and Audi Q3 backup camera blackout | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Volkswagen Tiguan backup camera may not show an image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
65 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 4 a fire and 0 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 | 21 | None found |
| Engine | 17 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 10 | None found |
| Visibility And Wipers | 7 | None found |
| Power Train | 5 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 5 | Yes |