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2024 Volkswagen Tiguan: problems, recalls and fuel economy
NHTSA has 76 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan[1]. The electrical system is the biggest group, with 28 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups, biggest first.
- Electrical System. 28 complaints[2]. Owners describe screens that go dark or flicker, phone connections that drop, and an SOS warning that stays on. Some say the rear camera stopped working and the dealer had no fix yet. A few stories tell of the car stopping suddenly on the road.
- Engine. 22 complaints[6]. In the stories we read, owners describe oil warning lights coming on soon after service and engines that seem to use up oil quickly. Some report smoke from under the hood, and 4 complaints in this group mention a fire[6].
- Unknown Or Other. 19 complaints[7]. These reports do not fit a clear component group, so the themes vary.
- Visibility/Wiper. 10 complaints[8]. Owners describe a damaged wiper motor, replacement wiper blades that were hard to get, smearing on the glass, and cracks in the windshield. Some also mention the infotainment screen failing.
- Back Over Prevention. 9 complaints[9]. Owners describe a rear camera image that stays black, sometimes after a software update. Several say parts were on backorder at the dealer.
- Forward Collision Avoidance. 6 complaints[10].
- Lane Departure. 5 complaints[11].
- Power Train. 5 complaints[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2024 Tiguan is necessarily included.
- Back Over Prevention › Software (26V321), May 2026. About 8 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Back Over Prevention › Software (25V082), February 2025. About 29,569 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tiguan S, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[4] | 24 / 31 / 27 | $2,500 |
| Tiguan, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[15] | 23 / 30 / 26 | $2,600 |
| Tiguan 4motion, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive[16] | 22 / 29 / 25 | $2,700 |
| Tiguan R-Line 4motion, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive[17] | 22 / 29 / 24 | $2,800 |
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan with 2.0L 4-cylinder[19] | 164 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2024 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 168 | 3 |
| 2010 | 110 | 2 |
| 2011 | 162 | 3 |
| 2012 | 153 | 3 |
| 2013 | 140 | 3 |
| 2014 | 84 | 3 |
| 2015 | 62 | 4 |
| 2016 | 97 | 2 |
| 2017 | 76 | 4 |
| 2018 | 292 | 14 |
| 2019 | 193 | 5 |
| 2020 | 141 | 3 |
| 2021 | 143 | 5 |
| 2022 | 272 | 5 |
| 2023 | 70 | 1 |
| 2024 | 76 | 2 |
| 2025 | 53 | 3 |
| 2026 | 37 | 0 |
NHTSA's counts for the Tiguan show 76 complaints and 2 recalls for 2024[3]. Among the 19 model years listed, 5 have fewer complaints than 2024 and 12 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2018 (292)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2024 Tiguan?
The 2024 Tiguan has 76 owner complaints on file[1]. The biggest groups are the electrical system and the engine[2][6]. Owners also describe camera and screen trouble that affects safety features. These are unverified reports, and counts are not adjusted for sales. Recalls exist for this year too[3].
Frequently asked questions
- What problems does the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
- Owners filed 76 complaints with NHTSA[1]. The largest groups are the electrical system[2] and the engine[6].
- Has the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan been recalled?
- Yes, recalls exist for this year[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.
- How many fires are reported for the 2024 Tiguan?
- 4 complaints mention a fire[1]. The electrical system group lists 3 fires[2] and the engine group lists 4[6]. The groups overlap, so these do not add up to the total.
- Is the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
- Complaint reports are only one signal. Owners filed 76 complaints[1]. The biggest groups are the electrical system[2] and the engine[6]. Read the problems section for the themes.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Tiguan?
- See the fuel section of this page for the EPA figures.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 76 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan (3 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 28 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 3 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Volkswagen Tiguan model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Tiguan S, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 24 city / 31 highway / 27 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.5%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 22 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 4 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 19 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 10 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 9 complaints name the back over prevention component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 6 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 5 complaints name the lane departure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 5 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V321, filed May 20, 2026: Back Over Prevention › Software. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V082, filed February 12, 2025: Back Over Prevention › Software. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Tiguan, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 30 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Tiguan 4motion, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 29 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Tiguan R-Line 4motion, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 29 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 164 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TIGUAN 4DR SUV 4MOTION: length 186 in, width 72 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 110 in, curb weight 3,856 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TIGUAN 4DR SUV FWD: length 186 in, width 72 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 110 in, curb weight 3,777 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov