2023 Volkswagen Tiguan
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1,017 on record.
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls 1
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."
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 custome…
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan safety ratings
Rollover risk: 15.5% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 355
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be free. Showing the 10 most recent of 355.
Heat Sensative Trouble Shooting Explanation.
Bulletin TT 96 26 01 · Lane Departure · Sep 2026Suggested fuel additive
Bulletin V0116152014815_20 · Engine · Sep 2026Remove Key FOB battery for 20 seconds to restore proper operation.
Bulletin TT 57 23 01 · Sep 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Bulletin SM 39-2026 · Sep 2026This OTA update provides improvements to connectivity stability and OCU module diagnostics, which will reduce OCU module replacements due to false DTC detection. This software update is also a prerequisite for future updates.
Bulletin Email 91OL · Sep 2026This OTA update provides improvements to connectivity stability and OCU module diagnostics, which will reduce OCU module replacements due to false DTC detection. This software update is also a prerequisite for future updates.
Bulletin Bulletin 91OL · Sep 2026This OTA update provides improvements to connectivity stability and OCU module diagnostics, which will reduce OCU module replacements due to false DTC detection. This software update is also a prerequisite for future updates.
Bulletin Dealer 91OL · Sep 2026Brake rotor resurfacing
Bulletin V4619022015173_35 · Service Brakes · Aug 2026Repair or Replace Information
Bulletin V4622022067177_5 · Service Brakes · Aug 2026Steering wheel sensor mat (hands on detection) and software deviation in the steering wheel detection control module -1158-.
Bulletin V4823012070207_15 · Aug 2026Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the TIGUAN FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Visual System
Issue: On a small number of vehicles, a problem with the camera control unit could cause the rearview camera image not to display after shifting into reverse or after activating the parking assistance function. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display could…
Transport Canada #2026242 · May 2026Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Volkswagen Tiguan
The Volkswagen Tiguan is a sport utility vehicle produced by German manufacturer Volkswagen since 2007, sitting between the smaller T-Roc and the larger Touareg in the company's crossover SUV range. The first generation was based on the PQ46 platform, while the second generation, released in 2016, utilizes the Volkswagen Group MQB A2 platform. It is generally considered to be a medium-sized SUV in Europe, while in North America it is considered to be a compact crossover SUV.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2023 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles on record
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2023 Volkswagen Tiguan — frequently asked questions
Does the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Across all 68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, electrical system, forward collision avoidance.
What is the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan an overall crash-test rating of 4 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 4★).
What gas mileage does the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan get?
The 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan has a U.S. EPA estimate of 26 mpg combined (23 city / 30 highway).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.