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2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan, most often about the engine (37% of complaints). It is 15th of 18 Tiguan model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan problems
Engine
26 complaints · 37%Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving 35-40 MPH, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was leaking oil. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the oil separator, pcv positive crankcase ventilation valve, and gasket needed to be…
The contact's granddaughter owns a 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while her granddaughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the residence, where oil was added to the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where an…
Electrical
13 complaints · 19%Other or unspecified
12 complaints · 17%Driver assistance
10 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, blind spot detection, adaptive cruise control.
Transmission
8 complaints · 11%Fuel system
7 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the odor of fuel was present. Upon inspection, the contact discovered a fuel leak underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who discovered a small hole in the seam of the fuel tank.…
Speed control
4 complaints · 6%The contact owned a 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated causing the vehicle to veer off the road, and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
Visibility and wipers
4 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: windshield.
The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the front windshield had defects, creating a visibility hazard while driving. The contact stated that the front windshield appeared to have bubbles. The vehicle was taken to the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls
Backup camera: software
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (26 complaints); electrical (13 complaints); other or unspecified (12 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 12, 2025 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Volkswagen Tiguan?
- It is 15th of 18 Tiguan model years by number of complaints, with 70 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.