The vehicle dossier US · 2023

2023 Volkswagen
TIGUANProblems & recalls

66 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 30 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 66 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Other components30 reports
Engine25 reports
Electrical system11 reports
Transmission & drivetrain8 reports
Fuel system7 reports
Brakes4 reports
Visibility3 reports
Air bags2 reports
Suspension1 reports
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ENGINE24
UNKNOWN OR OTHER11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11
POWER TRAIN8
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING7
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4
SERVICE BRAKES4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS4
AIR BAGS2
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS2
VISIBILITY/WIPER2
SEAT BELTS1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
TIRES1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
Other/I am not sure1
Insert, Padding1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING1
SUSPENSION1
WHEELS1
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 4 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Sep 21, 2026
Mileage, where supplied

14,171 miles is the median among 7 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 1,000–56,000 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

1 recall campaign on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

Feb 12, 2025 Safety recallBACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARECampaign 25V082000

Reported concern

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Manufacturer’s stated response

Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV.

Manufacturer campaign: VW: 91NY, Audi: 90AV

Read campaign 25V082000 at NHTSA
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03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

348 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Aug 27, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsV4622022067177_5Repair or Replace InformationNHTSA ID 11036878

Repair or Replace Information

Components: SERVICE BRAKES. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036878 at NHTSA
Aug 27, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsV4619022015173_35Brake rotor resurfacingNHTSA ID 11036877

Brake rotor resurfacing

Components: SERVICE BRAKES. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036877 at NHTSA
Aug 19, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsV4823012070207_15Steering wheel sensor mat (hands on detection) and software deviation in the steering wheel detection control module -1158-.NHTSA ID 11036879

Steering wheel sensor mat (hands on detection) and software deviation in the steering wheel detection control module -1158-.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036879 at NHTSA
Aug 14, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVOS-26-47This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: Part number 3Q0-959-435N software version n…NHTSA ID 11036886

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: Part number 3Q0-959-435N software version number 1307 has incorrect coding.

Campaign / software reference: VOS-26-47

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036886 at NHTSA
Aug 11, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsV4418012043620_10Warranty Alignment WorksheetNHTSA ID 11036875

Warranty Alignment Worksheet

Components: STEERING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036875 at NHTSA
Aug 10, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsV4015022033347_8Replacement instructionNHTSA ID 11036874

Replacement instruction

Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036874 at NHTSA
Aug 6, 2026 OtherTT 00-13-04_7Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED OrderNHTSA ID 11036868

Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036868 at NHTSA
Aug 4, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsV0026012081638_2Differences between a leak and seepageNHTSA ID 11036870

Differences between a leak and seepage

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036870 at NHTSA
Jul 20, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsV9123042071790_3MIB3 Recovery SolutionNHTSA ID 11035763

MIB3 Recovery Solution

Campaign / software reference: 3G0.919.360.SE

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035763 at NHTSA
Jul 15, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsVOS-26-42This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019 - Hotfix 12-V battery test(s) – No …NHTSA ID 11035772

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019 - Hotfix 12-V battery test(s) – No battery diagnosis - Inconclusive test result.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035772 at NHTSA
Jul 14, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsV9126042082628_2Over-the-Air Software Update Dealer Recovery ProcessNHTSA ID 11035765

Over-the-Air Software Update Dealer Recovery Process

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035765 at NHTSA
Jul 9, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsV1718062017813_24Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption MeasurementNHTSA ID 11035762

Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement

Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035762 at NHTSA
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Records below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.

04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

No investigation records matched this model-year in the snapshot.

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