2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan. Part of Generation 2 — 2018–2024.

20222024
Complaints
77
per 10K Sold
10.1
US Sales
76,227
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#115 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:69,030 mi
#28 complaints

Electrical Faults

#36 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Engine Problems
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
69,030
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Insert, Padding
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other/I Am Not Sure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~29,569 vehicles.

25V082000Back Over Prevention:software
~29,569 affected

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."

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2023 Volkswagen Tiguan — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan has 77 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (15 complaints, avg 69,030 mi); Electrical Faults (8 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (6 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 69,030 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 29,569 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Volkswagen Tiguan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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