2024 Volkswagen Tiguan problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 68 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, filed between 2024-04-05 and 2026-09-18. The most common problem areas are the electrical system (22, 32%), engine (18, 26%) and visibility/wiper (8, 12%). Owners reported 3 crashes and 4 fires in these complaints. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 22 | 32% | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 18 | 26% | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 17 | 25% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 12% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 6 | 9% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 7% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 5 | 7% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 7% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 3% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carry handle, shell, base | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Electrical system: 22 complaints
- 22 complaints of 68 (32%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 7 of them also name the engine; owners reported 3 fires in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan covers this system.
Engine: 18 complaints
- 18 complaints of 68 (26%) name the engine.
- 7 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 4 fires in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan covers this system.
Visibility/wiper: 8 complaints
- 8 complaints of 68 (12%) name the visibility/wiper — the windshield, windows, mirrors, wipers and defrosters.
- 4 of them also name the electrical system; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan covers this system.
Back over prevention: 6 complaints
- 6 complaints of 68 (9%) name the back over prevention — the rear-view camera and rear back-over warning systems.
- 2 of them also name the electrical system; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan; the latest, campaign 26V321000, says: “An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended.”
Forward collision avoidance: 5 complaints
- 5 complaints of 68 (7%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 2 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 1 fire in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan covers this system.
Lane departure: 5 complaints
- 5 complaints of 68 (7%) name the lane departure — lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist.
- None of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2026 | 35 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names TIGUAN, model year 2024. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan's most common problem areas are the electrical system (22 of 68 complaints), engine (18 of 68 complaints) and visibility/wiper (8 of 68 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
NHTSA has 68 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, including 3 reported crashes and 4 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan's problems?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan; 1 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.