The vehicle dossier US · 2024
2024 Volkswagen
TIGUANProblems & recalls
68 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 36 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 68 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
See original component labels
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 3 years with reports.
13,500 miles is the median among 3 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 1,800–13,500 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
2 recall campaigns 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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARECampaign 26V321000
Reported concern
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Tiguan vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V082. 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 June 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91NF. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 27, 2026.
Manufacturer campaign: 91NF
Read campaign 26V321000 at NHTSABACK 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 NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
264 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.
V4622022067177_5Repair or Replace InformationNHTSA ID 11036878
Repair or Replace Information
Components: SERVICE BRAKES. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036878 at NHTSAV4619022015173_35Brake rotor resurfacingNHTSA ID 11036877
Brake rotor resurfacing
Components: SERVICE BRAKES. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036877 at NHTSAVIN4APIN20260826Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instru…NHTSA ID 11036885
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states no start condition; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a noise when pressing the brake pedal; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036885 at NHTSAVIN4APIN20260819Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instru…NHTSA ID 11036884
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states no start condition; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a noise when pressing the brake pedal; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036884 at NHTSAV4823012070207_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 NHTSAVOS-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 NHTSAV2724012073810_7Battery Checking Procedure before replacementNHTSA ID 11036872
Battery Checking Procedure before replacement
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036872 at NHTSAV4418012043620_10Warranty Alignment WorksheetNHTSA ID 11036875
Warranty Alignment Worksheet
Components: STEERING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036875 at NHTSAV4015022033347_8Replacement instructionNHTSA ID 11036874
Replacement instruction
Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036874 at NHTSATT 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 NHTSAV0026012081638_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 NHTSAV9123042071790_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 NHTSARecords 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.
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