Recalls ·2023 Volkswagen Tiguan

2023 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan; the most frequently affected component is back over prevention — software. Owners filed 66 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 18 model years of this model in the database, 2023 ranks #17 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints66
Crashes reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Back over prevention — SoftwareCampaign 25V082000 · 12 Feb 2025

Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. 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 can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine19 · 48%
Unknown or other7 · 18%
Electrical system7 · 18%
Forward collision avoidance6 · 15%
Power train4 · 10%
Service brakes3 · 8%
Visibility/wiper2 · 5%
Back over prevention2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

20246
202515
202619

From owner complaints

Severe oil consumption approximately every 2,000 miles the oil light comes on and I have to take it in. Had it serviced at 10,000 miles was told nothing was wrong. The oil light came on again after about 2000 miles from service. Have taken it for oil top off about 7 times approximately every 2,000 miles or so since…

Unknown or other · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving 35-40 MPH, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was leaking oil. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the oil separator, PCV Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, and gasket needed to be…

Engine and engine cooling · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

The wireless phone charger in my 2023 VW Tiguan does not function as intended and consistently fails to charge any phone, regardless of placement, brand, or case. The charging pad repeatedly disconnects, overheats the phone, or never initiates charging at all, making the feature completely unusable. This is a safety…

Electrical system · Aug 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Driving long the interstate in South Carolina, all of a sudden there was a loud explosive sound and a crackling sound accompanied by the loud explosion. It startled me!! I gathered myself and put on hazard lights and got over on the far right lane to pull onto the shoulder of the highway. I thought that a tire or two…

Unknown or other · May 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20093
20102
20113
20123
20133
20143
20154
20162
20174
201814
20195
20203
20215
20225
20231
20242
20253
20260

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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