2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan has a Caution verdict with a complaint index of 63, ranking 7th worst out of 17 model years. NHTSA lists 68 complaints, 2 recalls, 3 crashes, and 4 fires, with Electrical System issues the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 63/100
- #7 of 17 Tiguan years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 68
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 22.5 city / 29.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System24 (35%)
- Engine20 (29%)
- Other18 (26%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (16%)
- Visibility & Wipers8 (12%)
- Lane Departure5 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (7%)
- Fuel System3 (4%)
- Structure & Body3 (4%)
- Steering2 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report sudden engine bay smoke and fire while driving shortly after the vehicle was serviced.
- Some describe headlight assemblies damaged in crashes that remain on national backorder with no repair timeline.
- Rear-view camera screens go black or show a no-sensor-view warning when shifting into reverse, tied to a related recall.
- An SOS error disables emergency calling, navigation, and phone functions and reportedly persists after two dealer visits.
- Owners report a rear passenger door that won't latch in cold weather even after the lock was replaced.
- Some describe high oil consumption, roughly 4.5 quarts per 1,000 miles, along with visible exhaust smoke.
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V321000May 20, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras8 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
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."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 25V082000Feb 12, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras29,569 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
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."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22.5 MPG
- Highway
- 29.5 MPG
- Combined
- 25.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,550
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2024 compared with other Tiguan years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
- NHTSA data gives it a Caution verdict, with a complaint index of 63 that ranks 7th worst among 17 Tiguan model years. It has 68 complaints and 2 recalls on file.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2024 Tiguan?
- Electrical System complaints are the top problem area, making up 35% of all complaints, followed by Engine issues at 29%.
- Does the 2024 Tiguan have a camera recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two recalls (25V082000 and 26V321000) both tied to the Collision Avoidance & Cameras system, where a camera control unit error can cause the rearview image to fail.
- How many fires and crashes has the 2024 Tiguan had?
- NHTSA records 4 fire reports and 3 crash reports for the 2024 Tiguan, with no reported injuries or deaths.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Tiguan?
- EPA rates it at 25.5 mpg combined (22.5 city / 29.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,550.