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28 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
This recall covers certain Volkswagen Tiguan and Atlas SUVs, along with related Audi Q3 vehicles. A bolt that attaches the steering rack to the subframe can corrode, or rust, and break over time. If that bolt breaks, the steering rack housing itself can break as well, affecting the steering system on these vehicles. The bolt involved is located on the right side of the steering rack.
A software error can cause the body control module in the vehicle to reset itself. This can make the ignition switch off, which then stalls the engine. The same software error can also cause a loss of certain vehicle controls, warning lights, and exterior lighting. It can also cause the rearview camera system to stop working properly, affecting several parts of the vehicle at once.
Some Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles that were previously repaired under an earlier recall have a new problem. An error can occur in the camera control unit when the vehicle starts up, which can cause the rearview camera image not to display as it should. This means the picture drivers rely on when backing up may not show up on the screen.
On certain Tiguan SUVs, a wiring fault in the system that detects a front passenger may cause it to turn off the front passenger air bag even when someone is sitting there.
Certain 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles have a bolt connecting the tie rod on the rear axle assembly, and this bolt may be loose. A loose tie rod bolt on the rear axle can lead to a loss of vehicle control. This recall covers the tie rod assembly connection on the rear axle of affected Tiguan vehicles built for the 2025 model year.
Volkswagen is recalling certain Tiguan and Arteon vehicles and certain Audi Q3 vehicles. The control unit that runs the backup camera can hit an error when the vehicle is started, and when that happens the rearview camera image does not show up the way it should. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet the federal government's rear visibility safety standard. Dealers will install updated software for the camera control unit free of charge.
Your vehicle's tire pressure monitoring system is supposed to warn you when tire pressure gets too low. In these vehicles, if all four tires lose air pressure at the same time, the system may not detect this quickly enough to warn you. This means you might not get a timely alert if every tire loses pressure at once. Dealers will fix the problem by updating the tire pressure monitoring software at no cost.
Certain Volkswagen vehicles have a manufacturing problem with a memory module in the infotainment system. Because of this, the rearview camera image may fail to display. This means the vehicle does not meet a federal safety standard for rear visibility.
Some Volkswagen Tiguan and Tiguan long wheelbase vehicles have an accessory spoiler on the rear hatch that was installed using incorrect instructions. Because of this, the spoiler may not be attached to the vehicle securely enough. A loose spoiler could come off the vehicle while driving and become a hazard on the road for other drivers.
Volkswagen is recalling certain Tiguan and Taos vehicles, including the Tiguan long wheelbase version, because the left or right rear suspension knuckle may corrode. Over time, this corrosion can cause the knuckle to crack and eventually break. A second notice will be sent to owners once replacement parts become available. This problem can affect either the left or right rear suspension knuckle on the affected vehicles.
Volkswagen is recalling certain Tiguan vehicles because the nut that holds the brake pipe in place near the right-front wheel well may be loose. That nut is what keeps the connection on the brake line tight. If it is loose, brake fluid can leak out of the line. Brake fluid is what makes the brakes work when you press the pedal, and with fluid leaking the vehicle may need a longer distance to stop. A dealer can check the nut and tighten it.
Certain Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles may have had an incorrect roof reinforcement part installed. This could have happened during a repair to fix roof damage on the vehicle.
On certain Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles, bolts that hold the front seat track in place may be missing. Without these bolts, the seat can slide forward and backward without being restrained. If a crash happens while the bolts are missing, the seat's freedom to move increases the risk of injury to the person sitting in it during the crash.
On some Volkswagen Tiguan LWB vehicles, the webbing of one or both front seat belts may tear in the event of a crash, rather than holding together as it's meant to.
In several Volkswagen models, including the Atlas Cross Sport, Golf, Jetta, and Tiguan, the rearview camera can stop working properly when the vehicle is started. When this happens, the screen may go black or the infotainment system may freeze instead of showing the view behind the vehicle. Dealers will update the infotainment system software to fix the problem, free of charge.
Certain Volkswagen Tiguan LWB vehicles have a problem with the third-row seat belt anchor bolts. These bolts may not have been tightened to the correct level when the vehicle was built.
Volkswagen is recalling certain Audi Q5 and SQ5 SUVs, and Volkswagen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI, and Tiguan vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and the backrest adjuster may not have been welded together correctly during manufacturing, meaning the weld holding these seat parts together may not be as strong as it's supposed to be.
Some modifications were made to these vehicles while they were in an internal evaluation period. Because of those modifications, the vehicles may not meet all of the regulatory requirements that vehicles like these are required to meet.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2019 Tiguan LWB vehicles because the tire information label lists the wrong tire dimensions and inflation pressure. Using these incorrect specifications could lead to a tire being improperly inflated or a wrong-sized tire being installed on the vehicle, either of which can increase the risk of a crash.
On certain Volkswagen Golf, Golf Sportwagen, Jetta, and Tiguan vehicles, a spring in the rear suspension may crack or break earlier than it should. If a spring breaks while the vehicle is being driven, it can damage a nearby rear tire. A damaged tire in this situation can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, raising the risk of a crash.
These Volkswagens do not have keyless entry, so they rely on the instrument cluster to sound an audible warning when the driver opens the door with the key still in the ignition. On some vehicles, that warning tone may not sound. Without it, the driver may not realize the key was left in the ignition. Volkswagen dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster at no charge. The recall began December 13, 2018.
In some Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles, the vehicle has a panoramic sunroof with an LED light bar built in for ambient lighting. The LED module that powers this light bar may develop a short circuit. A short circuit in this component can increase the risk of a fire starting somewhere in the vehicle.
Certain Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan vehicles have a problem with the front passenger airbag. If the vehicle is in a crash and the airbag goes off, the airbag may tear or may not open out the way it is supposed to. That means it may not protect the front passenger as intended. Volkswagen is having dealers take out the front passenger airbag and put in a new one at no charge.
The nut that holds the lower ball joint on each front wheel may be loose or not tightened properly. If the nut fails, the ball joint can separate, which can cause steering, traction, or other stability problems.
⚠ NHTSA advises: do not drive this vehicle until repaired.
On these long-wheelbase Tiguans, the lower loop of a rear shock absorber may separate from its base because of an incorrect welding process. If the loop detaches, part of the rear suspension is no longer properly connected to the vehicle.
On some long-wheelbase Tiguan models, the bolts holding the engine in place may not have been tightened properly during assembly. If they come loose, the engine could unexpectedly stop working or lose power while you're driving.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2017 and 2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles. The front driver airbag installed in these vehicles may not be the type intended for vehicles sold in the United States. Because the airbag may be the wrong one, these vehicles do not meet the federal standard for occupant crash protection. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel and the front driver airbag unit free of charge. This recall began on May 30, 2018.
On some long wheelbase Tiguan SUVs, the back-up lights built into the taillights may not be bright enough to meet federal lighting standards. If the lights aren't bright enough, other drivers may not notice the vehicle backing up, or the driver may not see well enough to avoid hitting something behind the vehicle. Either situation increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 282 | 5 | 3 | 11 |
| 2019 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 190 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 139 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| 2021 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 139 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 266 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 58 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 28 safety recalls covering the 2018–2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. 17 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Volkswagen Atlas And Tiguan Steering Bolt May Break" (NHTSA campaign 26V590000), reported Sep 11, 2026.
The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan has the most, with 14 recalls. The 2023 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 1. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
Yes. 1 Volkswagen Tiguan recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA: VW Tiguan Loose Ball Joint Nut (18V324000). These apply only to the affected vehicles, so check your VIN.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: