2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Recalls, Problems & MPG

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 144 owner complaints for the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The EPA rates it 24 to 25 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.

Recalls
5
Owner complaints
144
Crashes / fires reported
2 / 0
EPA combined
24–25 MPG

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls

  • Back Over PreventionJul 20, 2022 · NHTSA 22V514000+

    Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  • StructureApr 6, 2022 · NHTSA 22V226000+

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

    Fix: 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 66N5.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.

  • SuspensionMar 23, 2022 · NHTSA 22V176000+

    Risk: A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42L8.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.

  • SeatsFeb 1, 2021 · NHTSA 21V038000+

    Risk: The seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

    Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat tracks and, as necessary, install the bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72L6.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks.

  • Back Over PreventionNov 18, 2020 · NHTSA 20V716000+

    Risk: A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91BB/91BC.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.

Most reported 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan problems

Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.

  • Engine54
  • Unknown or Other30
  • Electrical System25
  • Fuel/Propulsion System12
  • Forward Collision Avoidance11
  • Power Train11
  • Structure11
  • Visibility/Wiper8

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan gas mileage

EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).

VersionEngineCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Tiguan2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S8)232925$2,550
Tiguan 4motion2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S8)212724$2,700

Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.

Questions

Does the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan, most recently for the back over prevention (Jul 20, 2022). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan problems?

Owners filed 144 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are engine (54), unknown or other (30), electrical system (25).

What gas mileage does the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan get?

The EPA rates the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan at 24 to 25 MPG combined (best version: 23 city / 29 highway).

Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.