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2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 57 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Volkswagen Tiguan

The 2023 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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87/100

Recommended — 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan

The 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
57
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
1
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

Own or buying a 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan?

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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Volkswagen dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V082000
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Most Common Problems — 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan

Based on 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
14
Electrical System
8
Power Train
7
Unknown Or Other
7
Service Brakes
3
Vehicle Speed Control
2
Forward Collision Avoidance
2
Fuel/propulsion System
2
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Volkswagen Tiguan — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.

2017 72 complaints 2018 273 complaints 2019 176 complaints 2020 124 complaints 2021 122 complaints 2022 231 complaints 2023 57 complaints 2024 50 complaints 2025 29 complaints 2026 13 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2018, 2022 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2023, 2024, 2025 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan

Is the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan has 1 recall and 57 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
The 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan are: Engine, Electrical System, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan safe to buy?
The 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Volkswagen Tiguan should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Volkswagen Tiguan are: 2023, 2024, 2025. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2018, 2022.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.