2023 Volkswagen Tiguan: recalls and problems
1 recall and 67 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.
Most common problems
What owners report
The vehicles back up camera system crashes and restarts until it ultimately stops working completely. the part (3g5035842j) specified by the dealer to repair the issue is not available for up to 2 months because it is on national back order.
The contact owns a 2023 volkswagen tiguan. the contact stated that while driving and accelerating, the vehicle hesitated while moving forward. the vehicle jerked while accelerating. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was advised that the failure was not duplicated. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was
My vw tiguan 2023 has a systematic problem on the emergency call function. the car has the module replaced twice within couple of months. recently, it has failed by the 3rd time. you can find attached: - vw app showing an active problem with the emergency call function - a wv service invoice from 05/16/26, stating the first replacement of the sos communication module - a wv service invoice from 07/24/26, stating t
On september 14, 2026, my 2023 volkswagen tiguan sel r-line experienced a sudden electronic/system failure while the vehicle was in use. the infotainment system entered a continuous reboot cycle and subsequently displayed a black screen. at approximately the same time, the sos/emergency-call indicator illuminated red and the vehicle/app reported “emergency call function limited! service vehicle.” multiple vehicle fun
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | ||||
| 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Tiguan. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.