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2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, most often about the electrical (35% of complaints). It is 14th of 18 Tiguan model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan problems
Electrical
26 complaints · 35%The contact owns at 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the radio screen was distorted or blank. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact stated that with the screen blank the speedometer and vehicle alerts were inoperable. The back over prevention camera was also…
Engine
20 complaints · 27%The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low oil warning light illuminated, though the vehicle had previously been serviced within 1,600 miles. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the engine had consumed…
The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low engine oil warning light illuminated. The contact stated upon inspecting the oil canister, the dipstick was dry. The contact stated that a quart of oil was added weekly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The…
Other or unspecified
19 complaints · 26%Visibility and wipers
10 complaints · 14%Driver assistance
10 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: assist, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, warnings.
Backup camera
9 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: rearview system braking, warnings.
The contact owns a 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while reversing, the back over prevention camera system failed to function as intended. The contact almost struck a pedestrian in a wheelchair due to the failure. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that parts were not…
The contact owns at 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the radio screen was distorted or blank. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact stated that with the screen blank the speedometer and vehicle alerts were inoperable. The back over prevention camera was also…
Transmission
5 complaints · 7%Fuel system
3 complaints · 4%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 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 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.
Full defect summary
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."
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 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (26 complaints); engine (20 complaints); other or unspecified (19 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 20, 2026 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2024 a bad year for the Volkswagen Tiguan?
- It is 14th of 18 Tiguan model years by number of complaints, with 74 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.