2024 Volkswagen TIGUAN
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2024 Volkswagen TIGUAN has 86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 174. The most common issue is other problems (22% of all complaints), specifically: the car has built in nav. it loses location. i was traveling in traffic in an unknown area. nav started prompting to turn where there is no road. looked at the screen, i was nowhere near the location showing. it was randomly moving to different locations. the dealer said it was a known issue and the. There are 2 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 9 fire reports filed.
86
Total Complaints
2
Recalls Issued
4/5
Safety Stars
0.5x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
OTHER
19 complaints- • The car has built in NAV. It loses location. I was traveling in traffic in an unknown area. Nav started prompting to turn where there is no road. Looked at the screen, I was nowhere near the location showing. It was randomly moving to different locations. The dealer said it was a known issue and the
- • Since purchase, this vehicle has an SOS error that disables the SOS emergency assistance and communication functions. It has been back to the dealer twice and they are unable to repair. The manager has told be that VW is aware but there is no fix at this time. I suspect this disables crash detection
- • Driver side door randomly opens while driving! Then when the car detects the door is open it puts itself in park while driving no matter what speed you are going. Ive had this car for 2 months it has less than 1000 miles. Once home I finally inspected the latch area on the car side and the door a
“The car has built in NAV. It loses location. I was traveling in traffic in an unknown area. Nav started prompting to turn where there is no road. Looked at the screen, I was nowhere near the location showing. It was randomly moving to different locations. The dealer said it was a known issue and the”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Recalls (2)
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.
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.
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2024 Volkswagen TIGUAN
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5-Year Gas Price History
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Estimated Insurance Cost for 2024 Volkswagen TIGUAN
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Maintenance & Warranty
Recommended Volkswagen TIGUAN Service Intervals
TSI turbo engines require VW-approved 502/504 spec synthetic oil. DSG transmission service (if equipped) every 40K miles.
"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.
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Estimated Repair Costs
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🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 86 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐OTHER: The car has built in NAV. It loses location. I was traveling in traffic in an unknown area. Nav started prompting to turn where there is no road. Looked at the screen, I was nowhere near the location showing. It was randomly moving to different locations. The dealer said it was a known issue and the
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: An SOS error shows and when this occurs I am unable to use the SOS crash function, as well as navigation and calling. It has been back to the dealer twice for repair but it still occurs. Volkswagen states there is no fix at this time.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: Front sensor for frontal collision, lane keep and adaptive cruise control. Warning lights including SOS will come on with a message saying no sensor view, and safety systems not available. Comes on randomly when driving.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: I am writing to formally express my deep concern and disappointment regarding the sudden failure of my Volkswagen Tiguan SE, a brand-new vehicle purchased just three months ago. While driving, the car abruptly stopped in the middle of the road, putting my entire family in grave danger. Fortunately,
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 2 recalls have been completed — free at any Volkswagen dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Volkswagen TIGUAN — Year Comparison
How does 2024 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 86
- Recalls
- 2
- Fire reports
- 9
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 174
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