204 of the 1,181 complaints about the Volkswagen Tiguan (17.3%) concern Electrical, making it the model's second-largest problem area. That share is 1.1× the Electrical share across all tracked vehicles.
204Complaints · Electrical
17.3%Share of complaints
1.1×vs. all vehicles
68Last 12 months
2.5%Share involving a crash or fire
5Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Electrical complaints peak with the 2019 model (45, 24% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (6). 68 Electrical complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 19 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
Owners most often describe: “check starter”, “starter system”, “infotainment”, “travel assist” and “camera”. 5 of these reports (2.5%) describe a crash or fire, with 7 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
5 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 26V321000 (2026-05-20, model years 2024).
I am writing to report a serious safety concern regarding my Volkswagen Tiguan 2020. The dome light in my vehicle has completely broken off, melting the plastic from the screws, and was hanging by the electrical wires.
Electrical · 2024-07-08 · ODI 11600088
Engine keeps failing and dings while driving non-stop. Causes the vehicle to think there is another vehicle near me and activates the emergency braking in the middle of the highway almost causing me to crash.
Electrical · 2023-06-07 · ODI 11525928 · Crash
On unusually hot days, my VW Tiguan 2019, pops up a Check Start system and shuts down the dash and all electrical components (speedometer, A/C, infotainment system, blindside monitors, brake lights etc.) Car still runs but everything does not work.
Electrical · 2026-08-31 · ODI 11761079
Following a recent Volkswagen software update, the 5F module on my 2024 VW Tiguan (VIN: [XXX], Mileage: 14,449) completely failed.
Electrical · 2026-08-26 · ODI 11759815
I purchased this 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in September 2019 and began noticing an intermittent rearview-camera problem around that time.
Electrical · 2026-08-25 · ODI 11759418
According to the report I received from Nucar in Tilton NH, my 5F module for the infotainment system is not working after an OTA update. Navigation, volume, road sign assistance (speed limit signs), bluetooth sound, seat memory, etc ..
Electrical · 2026-08-25 · ODI 11759515
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Campaign 26V321000 · 2026-05-20 · Model years: 2024
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Tiguan vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V082. 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."
Remedy: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91NF. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 27, 2026.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Campaign 25V082000 · 2025-02-12 · Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
Summary: 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."
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Campaign 22V514000 · 2022-07-20 · Model years: 2021, 2022
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Campaign 20V716000 · 2020-11-18 · Model years: 2021
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91BB/91BC.
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90L3 and 90L4.
How common are Electrical problems on the Volkswagen Tiguan?
204 of the 1,181 complaints about the Volkswagen Tiguan (17.3%) concern Electrical, making it the model's second-largest problem area. That share is 1.1× the Electrical share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Volkswagen Tiguan model years have the most Electrical complaints?
By model year, Electrical complaints peak with the 2019 model (45, 24% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2025 model (6).
Is there a recall for Volkswagen Tiguan Electrical problems?
5 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 26V321000 (2026-05-20, model years 2024).