2023 Volkswagen Tiguan problems and complaints
Owners have filed 72 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan. The most-reported areas: Engine (25), Unknown Or Other (13), Electrical System (13).
Key takeaways
- 72 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 | 25 | 35% |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 13 | 18% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 13% |
| Power Train | 8 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 6% |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 4% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Engine oil
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| 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.
Lane Departure - filed 2026-10-27
**Subject: Vehicle Safety Complaint – 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line – Front Camera, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Assist Malfunction** **Vehicle:** 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line **Manufacturer:** Volkswagen **Date Purchased:** July 27, 2026 **Approximate Mileage at Warranty Contact:** 29,075 **Affected Compone...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-26
The F5 module has gone out on this vehicle after the most recent OTA update. Vehicle cameras, navigation system or any other infotainment systems do not work. I have taken this vehicle to a volkswagon dealer and am told since my car is no longer under warranty I will be responsible for the very costly replacement of th...
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-10-18
My 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan has recurring oil consumption and an inoperative infotainment head unit. The engine requires approximately one additional quart of oil every 2,000 miles between oil changes. This requires repeated monitoring and oil additions. The cause of the oil loss or consumption has not been confirmed. ...
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More for the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan
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.