2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tiguan years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 15th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan. That ranks 15th out of 18 Tiguan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (24 complaints, 35%), typically at around 66,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 69owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 24 | 35% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 12 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 6% | 14,171 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Insert, Padding | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Other/i Am Not Sure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Back over prevention:software
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The infotainment screen went black and does not appear to work. I had tried the method of hard resetting the system and it did not work. I went to get it check at the dealer and it was not able to get fixed. This is a safety hazard as the screen was not able to display the use of the rear camera…
The infotainment center in my 2023 VW Tiguan SE has completely died. With this failure, the reverse camera no longer activates or functions whatsoever. I am unable to access any of the features of the car that are adjusted via the infotainment center. I have contacted both the manufacturer and…
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.
All side airbags deployed without crashing
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…
Other Volkswagen Tiguan years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tiguan | 35 | 0 |
| 2025 Tiguan | 52 | 3 |
| 2024 Tiguan | 74 | 2 |
| 2023 | 69 | 1 |
| 2022 Tiguan | 272 | 5 |
| 2021 Tiguan | 143 | 5 |
| 2020 Tiguan | 141 | 3 |
| 2019 Tiguan | 193 | 5 |
| 2018 Tiguan | 286 | 14 |
| 2017 Tiguan | 76 | 4 |
| 2016 Tiguan | 96 | 2 |
| 2015 Tiguan | 62 | 4 |
| 2014 Tiguan | 84 | 3 |
| 2013 Tiguan | 139 | 3 |
| 2012 Tiguan | 153 | 3 |
| 2011 Tiguan | 162 | 3 |
| 2010 Tiguan | 110 | 2 |
| 2009 Tiguan | 168 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 24 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tiguan model years, the 2023 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.