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2023 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Feb 12, 202525V082000 | Back over prevention: softwareA rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V082000
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Owner complaints by component69
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 24 | 35 |
| Unknown or other | 12 | 17 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 17 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 13 |
| Power train | 8 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 6 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 6 |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 4 |
| Air bags | 2 | 3 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
| Insert | 1 | 1 |
9 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“The infotainment screen went black and does not appear to work. I had tried the method of hard resetting the system and it did not work. I went to get it check at the dealer and it was not able to get fixed.”
- Electrical system
“The infotainment center in my 2023 VW Tiguan SE has completely died. With this failure, the reverse camera no longer activates or functions whatsoever.”
- Visibility/wiper
“The vehicles back up camera system crashes and restarts until it ultimately stops working completely.”
Other Volkswagen Tiguan model years
- 20260 recalls35 complaints
- 20253 recalls52 complaints
- 20242 recalls74 complaints
- 20231 recall69 complaints
- 20225 recalls272 complaints
- 20215 recalls143 complaints
- 20203 recalls141 complaints
- 20195 recalls193 complaints
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- 2023 Taos0 recalls109 complaints
- 2023 Arteon1 recall14 complaints
- 2022 Passat0 recalls13 complaints
- 2019 Beetle3 recalls15 complaints
- 2017 Touareg1 recall24 complaints
- 2012 Routan1 recall63 complaints
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan recall questions
How many recalls does the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan. The most recent, 25V082000 (reported February 12, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 24 complaints out of 69 filed with NHTSA (35%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.
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