2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan, and owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Software (electrical system)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. A software error may cause the body control module (BCM) system to reset. This may result in the ignition switching off, resulting in an engine stall. It can also lead to a loss of certain controls, warning lights, exterior lighting, or failure of…
Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 6, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.…
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Air bags: front passenger
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to allow occupants to sit in the front passenger seat until the remedy is complete. Dealers will repair the affected wiring harness in the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notification…
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Tie rod assembly (steering)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. A tie rod bolt on the rear axle assembly may be loose, which can lead to a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the affected tie rod bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this…
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 5,505 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 39 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“This is an additional complaint concerning the same vehicle previously reported under ODI XXX. On XXX, while the vehicle was in Drive and moving at approximately 5 mph in [XXX], it unexpectedly shut o”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 27, 2026 · Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20-25 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly shifted into park(P) and the engine shut off. Additionally, the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 17, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan (Tiguan 4motion, Tiguan S). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–29 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22–26 / 30–34 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare Volkswagen Tiguan model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volkswagen Tiguan model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan
How do I know if my 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volkswagen dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 25V526000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.