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Buying a used 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan? Check these 2 recalls first
Two recalls on the newest Tiguan, and both are safety hardware: a rear tie rod bolt that may be loose, rated critical, and a fault that can switch the front passenger airbag off. Neither carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning. Owner complaints are few at 47 and unverified — one crash, no fires or injuries. They lean toward the electrical system at 14 and forward collision avoidance at 12, with nine reports under engine.
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.
- Verify a dealer completed the critical rear tie rod bolt recall, with paperwork.
- Sit in the passenger seat and confirm the passenger airbag status light behaves correctly.
- Exercise the driver assist and collision avoidance features; they drew 12 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 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan rear tie rod bolt may be loose | Steering | critical |
| Volkswagen Tiguan may switch off front passenger airbag | AIR Bags | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
47 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 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 | 14 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 12 | None found |
| Engine | 9 | None found |
| Power Train | 5 | None found |
| Fuel System | 5 | None found |
| Brakes | 5 | None found |