2020 Volkswagen Tiguan: recalls and problems
3 recalls and 140 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.
Most common problems
What owners report
Vehicle threw sos emergency call feature error two years ago. i replaced the module at the dealership. today, the same sos emergency call feature again showed up and i am unable to make an emergency call. this is a known and common issue with vw.
I was driving the car it died while driving. the dealership can’t figure out what’s going on. and it will die while driving and then say check starter ignition system. i open the door it says the engine is on but it is not. this vechicle had a physical key and you have the press the breaks to start the car
The contact owns a 2020 volkswagen tiguan. the contact stated that while the outside temperature was cool, the vehicle operated normally. however, when the heat index was high, the message that the starter was hot was displayed. shortly afterwards, the instrument cluster went black, and the vehicle stalled. the driver was able to coast the vehicle to the roadside. the contact waited approximately five minutes and res
The contact owns a 2020 volkswagen tiguan. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, upon entering the vehicle, the contact became aware that the dome light had detached and fallen. the contact stated that the electrical wiring was hanging down. the dealer was made aware of the failure. the contact was informed that the failure was a known failure with similar vehicles. the vehicle was not diagnosed or re
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | ||||
| 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Tiguan. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.