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Volkswagen Tiguan safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the Volkswagen Tiguan, across all model years. Model hub.
46
Recalls
3
Investigations opened
2
Investigations closed
  1. Recall2024 tiguan

    Recall 26V321000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall2025 tiguan

    Recall 25V854000

    A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

  3. Recall2025 tiguan

    Recall 25V526000

    A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall2022 tiguan

    Recall 25V082000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  5. Recall2023 tiguan

    Recall 25V082000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  6. Recall2024 tiguan

    Recall 25V082000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  7. Investigation closed2018 tiguan

    NHTSA closed investigation EA18005

    Seat Belt Webbing Failure

  8. Recall2019 tiguan

    Recall 22V815000

    An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.

  9. Recall2021 tiguan

    Recall 22V514000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  10. Recall2022 tiguan

    Recall 22V514000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  11. Recall2018 tiguan

    Recall 22V226000

    An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  12. Recall2019 tiguan

    Recall 22V226000

    An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  13. Recall2020 tiguan

    Recall 22V226000

    An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  14. Recall2021 tiguan

    Recall 22V226000

    An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  15. Recall2022 tiguan

    Recall 22V226000

    An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  16. Recall2021 tiguan

    Recall 22V176000

    A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

  17. Recall2022 tiguan

    Recall 22V176000

    A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

  18. Recall2022 tiguan

    Recall 21V853000

    A loose brake pipe nut may allow brake fluid to leak, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.

  19. Recall2018 tiguan

    Recall 21V732000

    The incorrect roof reinforcement may decrease the roof's structural integrity or impact deployment of the side curtain air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  20. Recall2017 tiguan

    Recall 21V321000

    Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.

  21. Recall2021 tiguan

    Recall 21V038000

    The seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  22. Recall2018 tiguan

    Recall 20V724000

    A torn seat belt may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

  23. Recall2021 tiguan

    Recall 20V716000

    A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

  24. Recall2020 tiguan

    Recall 20V579000

    Improperly torqued bolts may prevent the third row seat belt from performing as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

  25. Recall2020 tiguan

    Recall 20V505000

    In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.

  26. Recall2018 tiguan

    Recall 19V679000

    If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

  27. Recall2015 tiguan

    Recall 19V535000

    Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.

  28. Recall2016 tiguan

    Recall 19V535000

    Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.

  29. Recall2019 tiguan

    Recall 19V241000

    The incorrect specifications can result in improper tire inflations or to installing a tire of the wrong size on the vehicle. Either of these situations can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

  30. Recall2018 tiguan

    Recall 19V188000

    If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  31. Recall2019 tiguan

    Recall 19V188000

    If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  32. Recall2018 tiguan

    Recall 18V824000

    If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.

  33. Recall2019 tiguan

    Recall 18V824000

    If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.

  34. Recall2018 tiguan

    Recall 18V467000

    A short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

  35. Investigation opened2018 tiguan

    NHTSA opened investigation EA18005

    Seat Belt Webbing Failure

  36. Investigation closed2018 tiguan

    NHTSA closed investigation PE18001

    Seat Belt Webbing Failure

  37. Recall2018 tiguan

    Recall 18V375000

    If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.

  38. Recall2015 tiguan

    Recall 18V329000

    If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

  39. Recall2017 tiguan

    Recall 18V329000

    If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

  40. Do not drive2018 tiguan

    Do-not-drive recall 18V324000

    A loose or improperly tightened ball joint nut can result in the separation of the lower ball joint causing steering, traction or other stability issues, increasing the risk of a crash.

  41. Recall2018 tiguan

    Recall 18V262000

    If the lower loop of the rear shock absorber detaches, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  42. Investigation opened2016 tiguan

    NHTSA opened investigation EA18003

    Air Bag Clockspring Failure

  43. Recall2018 tiguan

    Recall 18V159000

    If the engine support bolts were not properly tightened, an unexpected engine breakdown or loss of engine power may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

  44. Recall2017 tiguan

    Recall 18V102000

    In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

  45. Recall2018 tiguan

    Recall 18V102000

    In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

  46. Investigation opened2018 tiguan

    NHTSA opened investigation PE18001

    Seat Belt Webbing Failure

  47. Recall2018 tiguan

    Recall 17V662000

    If the back-up lights are not bright enough, other drivers may not see the vehicle reversing, or the driver may back into an obstacle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  48. Recall2017 tiguan

    Recall 16V955000

    In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.

  49. Recall2016 tiguan

    Recall 16V464000

    If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.

  50. Recall2015 tiguan

    Recall 16V045000

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of a seat-mounted air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  51. Recall2015 tiguan

    Recall 15V311000

    If the labels have incorrect weight and loading information, the operator may overload the vehicle which could cause vehicle instability, increasing the risk of a crash.