Third generation, North America (CT1, Tayron, based) · first-year watch
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan, day 282
- 25complaints since Dec 5, 2025
- 0recalls
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Aug 26, 2026 · checked Sep 13, 2026
Changed since July
- 3 new complaints in August, mostly about brakes, collision avoidance and backup camera.
- Nothing filed yet on sticky steering, transmission failure, engine failure or fire.
- 28th most complaints of the 69 2026 models on this site.
What's been reported
NHTSA's own component codes. One report can cite several.
- Engine12
- Electrical7
- Collision avoidance6
- Other5
- Transmission and drivetrain4
- Brakes4
- Backup camera4
- Fuel and propulsion3
Problems so far
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 6 reports
- Multiple warning lights come on at once 5 reports
Recent reports
“Tiguan purchased 7/3 2026. The SOS car info that feeds other instruments did not work. Then the car play communication dropped and would only return after car restarts. Not sure what instruments it ties to but no calls and no sos”
Filed Aug 26, 2026
“Unknown road hazard was hit by first car and then hit mine which the hazard rolled underneath and gashed my fuel tank.”
Filed May 25, 2026
“Started having issues immediately after purchase with turbo issues. Which force the car into am RPM limited limp mode. Made 3 trips to dealer with no resolution. The car has very limited power and is unsafe to drive. We have been asking for a loaner for a couple weeks and are finally being granted one. There seems to be no time for a resolution. The vehicle has basically not functioned correctly since buying it.”
Filed Apr 10, 2026
“On March 12 warning message came on saying emergency drive system not available and then numerous warning lights came on and the car started to shake violently and went into limp mode. I pulled into a parking lot and called roadside assistance. It was towed to the dealership and has been there since. I was told it showed a misfire on cylinder 4 and has a faulty injector.”
Filed Apr 1, 2026
Recalls
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
No recalls on file for this model year.
The log
Complaints by the month NHTSA received them, newest first. Dark bars mark a month with a recall or an investigation.