Worst 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 15 | — | — | 69,030 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Insert, Padding | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other/I Am Not Sure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~29,569 vehicles.
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?
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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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