This page covers 2 recalls, 45 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan.
26 mpg combined
9 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The dominant pattern in 2024 Tiguan complaints centers on the engine and electrical system. On the engine side, multiple owners report unexpected oil consumption, the low oil warning light comes on well between scheduled service intervals, and dipstick checks confirm the oil is significantly low. Owners describe adding a quart or more to keep levels acceptable, with some reporting the issue recurring week to week. A smaller cluster of complaints describes a loss of power during acceleration, with engine RPM climbing sharply while the vehicle fails to gain speed, most often noted in the 30–60 mph range. Electrical system complaints are the second most reported area, with lane departure and driver assistance features drawing several reports, owners describe the Travel Assist system frequently showing as unavailable and generating repeated warnings without a clear trigger.
45
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
4
Fire-Related
By System
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan has 2 recalls, both addressing the same issue: the rearview camera can fail to display an image at startup, reducing rear visibility and raising the risk of a backing collision.
The camera control unit can encounter an error when the vehicle starts, leaving the screen blank when reversing. A prior repair attempt did not fully resolve the issue, and vehicles that received that earlier fix are also covered by the current remedy.
At a glance
What can fail
The camera control unit may malfunction at startup, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the camera control unit software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the camera control unit may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying when the vehicle starts.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the camera control unit software at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
