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2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 62 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 2015 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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72/100

Moderate Reported Activity — 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
62
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
1
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan (4)

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

🔧 Unknown Or Other
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29,…
NHTSA #18V329000
🔧 Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Volkswagen's number for…
NHTSA #19V535000
🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels
If the labels have incorrect weight and loading information, the operator may overload the vehicle which could cause vehicle instability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will correct the information on the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service…
NHTSA #15V311000
🔧 Air Bags: Side/Window
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of a seat-mounted air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 7, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834…
NHTSA #16V045000
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Most Common Problems — 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Based on 62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
18
Air Bags
14
Steering
9
Unknown Or Other
6
Engine
4
Power Train
2
Structure
2
Service Brakes
2
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Volkswagen Tiguan — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.

2015 62 complaints 2010 110 complaints 2011 162 complaints 2012 153 complaints 2013 139 complaints 2014 84 complaints 2016 96 complaints 2017 76 complaints 2018 286 complaints 2019 193 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2015 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Is the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan has 4 recall campaigns and 62 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan are: Electrical System, Air Bags, Steering, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan safe to buy?
The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are 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: 2015. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2018.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.