NHTSA has received 46 owner complaints about the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan, or 27.5 per year on the road — fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.65, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #46 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Volkswagen models its rate is 6% lower; against other Compact SUVs it is 56% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2025-07-03 and 2026-08-23. Median delay from incident to filing: 12 days.
46Complaints
27.5Complaints per year on the road
0.65Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
2Recalls
2.2%Share involving a crash or fire
41Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2024) drew 23.2 complaints per year, fewer than this one.
The most common problem area is Engine (19.6% of complaints), followed by Interior & equipment (17.4%) and Electrical (13.0%). Within Engine reports, owners most often mention “engine”, “performed”, “diagnostic”, “brought” and “illuminated”. 1 reports (2.2%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 13 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the second year (56% of incidents). In the last 12 months 41 new complaints were filed, versus 5 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for this model year. 13% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
My wife purchased herself a new 2025 Volkswagen Tiguen on June 20, 2025. On July 20, 2025 she hit a deer. The car sustained significant front end damage. Being that we live 45 minutes from the dealership we brought it to our local body shop, Petrella Bros.
Interior & equipment · 2025-08-22 · ODI 11682415 · Crash
I brought my vehicle to the dealership because it was shifting itself into Park while I was driving. I have brought the car in four times.
Engine · 2026-08-23 · ODI 11758908
On August 14, 2026, I brought my Volkswagen, with approximately 7,500 miles and still under warranty, to Bay Ridge Volkswagen, an authorized Volkswagen dealership in Brooklyn, NY.
Engine · 2026-08-15 · ODI 11757132
The contact owns a 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that occasionally while driving at various speeds, the Collision Warning light and Auto emergency braking warning light illuminated.
Electrical · 2026-08-06 · ODI 11755265
Dash light came. I took VW to Dothan ,Al Dealer and service stated it was fuel sensor faulty and had to order one. Meanwhile I was driving 70 mph in heavy traffic and vehicle lost power having barely avoided sccident.
Fuel system · 2026-07-29 · ODI 11753402
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER Campaign 25V854000 · 2025-12-10
Summary: 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.
Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
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 letters were mailed April 15, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74HE. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 12, 2025.
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Campaign 25V526000 · 2025-08-13
Summary: 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.
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
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 recall is 42E7.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan?
46 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan, or about 27.5 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The most common category is Engine, accounting for 19.6% of complaints.
Does the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 41 new complaints were filed, versus 5 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 46 owner complaints about the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan, or 27.5 per year on the road — fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.65, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #46 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Volkswagen models its rate is 6% lower; against other Compact SUVs it is 56% lower.