Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan has 12 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
12
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,ENGINE | The engine started smoking at 11,000 and new valve seals were replaced in the head. The engine has s... |
| Nov 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The defect has occurred since the day the vehicle was leased. The entire multimedia and safety inter... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The entertainment screen/backup camera screen turns on and off constantly. It will not stay on and s... |
| Oct 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | During normal operation on a public road, the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan suddenly began emitting smoke f... |
| Oct 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | On 10/11/2025 while driving, the vehicle caught fire. |
| Jun 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The rear camera has been inoperable since June 2025. VW have not issued a fix. This is a safety is... |
| May 26, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | I am writing to formally express my deep concern and disappointment regarding the sudden failure of ... |
| Mar 28, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | APPLE CARPLAY AND ANDROID AUTO DISCONNECTS AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS WHILE DRIVING. IT IS DUE TO WIFI TU... |
| Feb 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Shortly after purchase, the vehicle began experiencing ongoing mechanical and electrical issues that... |
| Dec 5, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Carnet system has been replaced once on the vehicle due to non-function…not even a year later not wo... |
| Jul 2, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The infotainment center freezes and spontaneously disconnects. At first, I though it was my phone an... |
| Mar 13, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | An SOS error shows and when this occurs I am unable to use the SOS crash function, as well as naviga... |