Every 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 22V514000
Jul 20, 2022Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. 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 reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.
Full recall details for 22V514000 →Structure · NHTSA 22V226000
Jun 4, 2022Structure:Body
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.
- Risk
- An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N5.
Full recall details for 22V226000 →Suspension · NHTSA 22V176000
Mar 23, 2022Suspension
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.
- Risk
- A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42L8.
Full recall details for 22V176000 →Seats · NHTSA 21V038000
Jan 2, 2021Seats
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks.
- Risk
- The seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Fix
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat tracks and, as necessary, install the bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72L6.
Full recall details for 21V038000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 20V716000
Nov 18, 2020Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91BB/91BC.
Full recall details for 20V716000 →
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 142 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan, reporting 2 crashes, 2 injuries. Volkswagen has issued at least 506 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine54
- Unknown Or Other29
- Electrical System25
- Forward Collision Avoidance14
- Fuel/Propulsion System12
- Power Train11
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (159)
- Electrical System (111)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (99)
- Unknown Or Other (61)
- Engine (52)
- Structure (32)
Read Volkswagen Tiguan owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 142 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“Vehicle was just turned on and put into reverse. Dash and infotainment center lights flashed and shut off. Vehicle rolled backwards uncontrollably down a sloped driveway. Steering and brakes were not properly functioning. Vehicle came to a stop when it struck a parked vehicle in its path.”
2021 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUANMay 25, 2026 · MD
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11739933
Injury reportedCrash
“On 4/6/24 the steering wheel locked while driving the car . Causing the car to go off the road into a 40 ft ditch and hit a tree”
2021 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUANApr 18, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11583852
Injury reported
“On ~August 1, 2022, the "overheard console" (containing lights, BT microphone, and sunglass compartment) unexpectedly "dropped" out of the vehicle's ceiling. The plastic and adhesive keeping this part in place appeared to have cracked into pieces, and the weight of the part caused it to fall.”
2021 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUANSep 7, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11483325
“The high pressure fuel pump has failed within 40,000 miles and now again at 110,000 miles. It causes the vehicle to randomly turn in drive and while idle. It has had oil consumption issues and oil leak issues that constantly occur.”
2021 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUANOct 2, 2026 · TX
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11768541
“At 58,218 miles, the engine on this 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan failed after excessive oil consumption progressed to engine knocking. The vehicle was brought to Volkswagen of Orange Park on July 24, 2025, for excessive oil consumption. The dealer performed a second oil-consumption test.”
2021 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUANSep 22, 2026 · FL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11766250
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