2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 141 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

60/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan

The 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls

3 recalls on record

141

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan (3)

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

🔧 Seats

In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may…

NHTSA #20V505000

🔧 Seat Belts

Improperly torqued bolts may prevent the third row seat belt from performing as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. Owners are advised: No one should occupy the third row seat due to the safety risk. The recall began October 7,…

NHTSA #20V579000

🔧 Structure: Body

An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is…

NHTSA #22V226000

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Most Common Problems — 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan

Based on 141 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other

Electrical System

Engine

Structure

Service Brakes

Forward Collision Avoidance

Power Train

Engine And Engine Cooling

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Volkswagen Tiguan — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2018, 2022 — 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 — 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan

Is the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan has 3 recall campaigns and 141 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan have?

The 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan has 3 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 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan are: Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Engine, Structure. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan safe to buy?

The 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 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, 2022.

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.