Federal safety data shows 2 recalls and 24 complaints for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

25V5260002025-13-08

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

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.

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

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25V8540002025-10-12

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

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.

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

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 24 issues reported over 1 model years, unknown or other problems are the most common for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Unknown Or Other6

02Forward Collision Avoidance4

03Air Bags2

04Steering,electrical System1

05Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance1

24 total across 1 model years (2025–2025)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volkswagen Tiguan Fuel Economy

25–29mpg combined

22-26city

30-34hwy

$1,500-$1,750/yr

The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan delivers 25 to 29 MPG combined across 3 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Tiguan S - Automatic (S8)

29mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city34 hwy~$1,500/yr6/10 Average

Tiguan - Automatic (S8)

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city32 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Tiguan 4motion - Automatic (S8)

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

22 city30 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

35States

26%in top 3

Florida has the most inventory at 10%, with options spread across 35 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

FLFlorida

1,71810%

CACalifornia

1,5399%

TXTexas

1,2727%

NYNew York

1,0096%

ILIllinois

9215%

PAPennsylvania

7975%

DCWashington DC

7644%

DEDelaware

7524%

MDMaryland

6544%

MOMissouri

6254%

NJNew Jersey

6043%

GAGeorgia

5573%

COColorado

5223%

MNMinnesota

5163%

OHOhio

4923%

AZArizona

4803%

NCNorth Carolina

3762%

WA310

MI279

TN271

NV261

NH240

CT230

UT228

IN228

OK218

OR184

WI175

MA169

KY159

RI158

NE119

ME103

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2025.

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan a good car to buy?

The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is unknown or other, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Depending on configuration, the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan delivers 25–29 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the number-one complaint area for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan, based on 24 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.