2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Recalls, Problems & MPG

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 53 owner complaints for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. The EPA rates it 25 to 29 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.

Recalls
3
Owner complaints
53
Crashes / fires reported
1 / 0
EPA combined
25–29 MPG

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls

  • Electrical SystemSep 10, 2026 · NHTSA 26V587000+

    Risk: An unexpected engine stall, loss of exterior lighting or warning lights, or failure of the rearview camera system can increase the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57KL. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 17, 2026.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. A software error may cause the body control module (BCM) system to reset. This may result in the ignition switching off, resulting in an engine stall. It can also lead to a loss of certain controls, warning lights, exterior lighting, or failure of the rearview camera system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect," as well as FMVSS numbers 111 and 108.

  • Air BagsDec 10, 2025 · NHTSA 25V854000+

    Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

    Fix: Owners are advised not to allow occupants to sit in the front passenger seat until the remedy is complete. Dealers will repair the affected wiring harness in the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74HE. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 12, 2025.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.

  • SteeringAug 13, 2025 · NHTSA 25V526000+

    Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the affected tie rod bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42E7.

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. A tie rod bolt on the rear axle assembly may be loose, which can lead to a loss of vehicle control.

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

Most reported 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan problems

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

  • Electrical System16
  • Unknown or Other13
  • Forward Collision Avoidance13
  • Engine10
  • Power Train7
  • Service Brakes6
  • Fuel/Propulsion System5
  • Air Bags5

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan gas mileage

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

VersionEngineCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Tiguan S2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S8)263429$2,200
Tiguan2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S8)253228$2,300
Tiguan 4motion2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S8)223025$2,550

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

Questions

Does the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan, most recently for the electrical system (Sep 10, 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan problems?

Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are electrical system (16), unknown or other (13), forward collision avoidance (13).

What gas mileage does the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan get?

The EPA rates the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan at 25 to 29 MPG combined (best version: 26 city / 34 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.