2025 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls

3 safety recalls, 57 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

3Recalls
57Complaints
1Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2025 Volkswagen Tiguan recall list

Electrical System recall

26V-587
September 10, 2026 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. A software error may cause the body control module (BCM) system to reset. This may result in the ignition switching off, resulting in an engine stall. It can also lead to a loss of certain controls, warning lights, exterior lighting, or failure of the rearview camera system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect," as well as FMVSS numbers 111 and 108.
Safety risk
An unexpected engine stall, loss of exterior lighting or warning lights, or failure of the rearview camera system can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57KL. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 17, 2026.

Air Bags recall

25V-854
December 11, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.

Steering recall

25V-526
August 13, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Problem
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.
Safety risk
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.

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan owner complaints

57 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System18
Unknown or Other14
Forward Collision Avoidance14
Engine13
Power Train9
Service Brakes6
Fuel/Propulsion System5
Air Bags5
Suspension3
Visibility/Wiper2

Recent complaints

October 26, 2026Unknown or Other

The vehicle will throw itself into park with the emergency brake on while driving on the roadway. I was told by Volkswagen Middletown that the vehicle is not registering my seatbelt on and there’s an issue with the computer system but no fix other than put your seatbelt on prior to turning the vehicle on. Volkswagen wappimgers is saying there’s a safety feature that will put the car in park if the seatbelt is off, your butt comes off the seat the vehicle will put itself in park. My seatbelt is always on and this has happened while driving the vehicle for longer than 10 minutes and on the roadways. There acting like it’s not happening. Volkswagen Middletown states that they have had reports o

October 25, 2026EngineForward Collision Avoidance

Vehicle Safety Complaint – 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan My 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan has experienced multiple recurring safety-related problems: * April 2026 onward: The vehicle intermittently fails to shift out of Park, requiring multiple engine restarts. * October 16, 2026: The vehicle braked unusually hard when I applied light pressure to the brake pedal, creating a potential rear-end collision risk. A similar incident previously occurred in an airport parking garage. * Multiple occasions: Several driver assistance systems have become unavailable simultaneously. Bluetooth has repeatedly disconnected while driving, and touchscreen controls have become unresponsive. * October 22, 2026: I retrieved t

October 25, 2026Power TrainElectrical SystemEngine

I went to start the vehicle and immediately received numerous errors and warning lights on the dash. These include: Rear Traffic Alert, Transmission Error, Drive System Warning, engine warnings and more - all saying to ‘please service vehicle’. I put my foot on the break and attempted to shift the car into Drive and it would not let me shift out of Park. I turned the car off, then back on, and attempted the process again with the same errors and result. I had to contact road side assistance and have my car towed to the dealership service department. Had I been anywhere but at home, I would have felt increasingly unsafe and inconvenienced. However, as this is just one of multiple malfunctions

October 25, 2026Power TrainElectrical SystemEngine

In March 2026, my 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SE experienced multiple unexpected malfunctions, including entering reduced-power (limp) mode twice within approximately two days. The vehicle displayed a “Drive System Error – Service Now” warning, along with multiple driver-assistance system errors involving rear traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, and Travel Assist. The vehicle also exhibited unusual engine revving while stopped. Most concerning was an incident during rush-hour traffic when my vehicle unexpectedly stalled in the middle of a busy road. The sudden loss of power created an immediate and dangerous situation, as surrounding drivers had to brake abruptly and maneuver around my stopped

October 16, 2026Service Brakes

The car was purchased brand new the first time an incident occurred I immediately took the car back they said it did not show up on the screen my car when you're driving it will slam into Park I could be at a red light I'm waiting to go it keeps going back in the park I try to go drive off again it slams back into Park they are trying to say that it's not showing up on the screen I asked him to give me a new car because I have kids it is unsafe they keep getting my car giving me paperwork to say that my car is fixed and it keeps doing the same thing in the meantime they have put 257 mi on my car which I think is unfair to me because I'm paying my car note every month not them my car has been

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 17.9%.

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan recall FAQ

Does the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. The most recent, filed September 10, 2026, concerns the electrical system.

What are the most common 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan problems?

Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (18 reports), followed by unknown or other.

Is the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan safe?

The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.