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The 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan is associated with 60 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 15 reports (25% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 24 to 27 MPG combined. The 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan belongs to the 2nd generation (Typ 5N2 / MQB LWB) Tiguan platform spanning model years 2018–2024.

Platform Architecture: 2nd Generation (Typ 5N2 / MQB LWB) • Production Span: 2018–2024 • Platform Code: MQB • Lifecycle Note: Pre-Facelift (2018–2021) / Facelift (2022–2024)
Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 60 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Engine (15 / 25%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 1 crash / 0 fire / 1 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 24–27 MPG across 4 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Tiguan S 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 24 MPG 31 MPG 27 MPG — $2,300 / yr
Tiguan 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 23 MPG 30 MPG 26 MPG — $2,350 / yr
Tiguan 4motion 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 22 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $2,450 / yr
Tiguan R-Line 4motion 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 21 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $2,550 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV FWD 16.900000000000002%
SUV AWD 15.5%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Summary of 60 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
60
Crash Reports
1
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
1
Total Injuries
1

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Engine 15 complaints
Electrical System 4 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance 2 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan problems & component breakdown (33 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V082000 Active Recall
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

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."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan

How many safety recalls does the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan have?

The 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 1 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan?

NHTSA records list 60 consumer defect complaints for the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Engine, appearing in 15 filings (25% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan range from 24 to 27 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.