2023 Volkswagen Tiguan problems and complaints
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan. The most-reported areas: Engine (23), Unknown Or Other (11), Electrical System (11).
Key takeaways
- 65 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 23 | 35% |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 11 | 17% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 14% |
| Power Train | 8 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 3% |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 3% |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-09-21
All side airbags deployed without crashing
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-16
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 th...
Forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-09-15
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 a...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.