Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan has 6 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
6
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The vehicle experiences intermittent (but daily) accelerator lag or failure to respond when the gas ... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Rear view camera constantly faults, and fails to work, also accelerating issue, surges on take offs.... |
| Dec 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | My Tiguan has had a jerky transmission issues since I purchased it brand new. Dealer says operation... |
| Jul 26, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Jittery acceleration. Intermittent accelerator hesitation from a stop. The car hesitates or bogs dow... |
| Jul 12, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Malfunction with power delivery/transmission: I often experience inconsistent acceleration/power whi... |
| Jul 6, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Happening within the first few weeks of purchase from new in November 2022. Delay and wildly incons... |