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Volkswagen Tiguan safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Volkswagen Tiguan since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Volkswagen Tiguan. Also see car recalls by year and make.

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Records analysed
30 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 30 launched 2008 to 2025
  • Most recent 20 June 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/223
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 28 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2019 7 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Volkswagen Tiguan?

Not every Volkswagen Tiguan is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Volkswagen Tiguan recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2008 to 2026

2019 had the most, with 7. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Volkswagen Tiguan safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’08 1
’09 0
’10 0
’11 1
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 1
’17 3
’18 5
’19 7
’20 2
’21 3
’22 3
’23 1
’24 2
’25 1
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Volkswagen Tiguan recall, newest first

2025 1 recall

Curtain airbag

Launched 20 June 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/223 Manufacturer ref. 69F0

Defect
On Tiguan Allspace vehicles of a limited production period there is a possibility that one or several faulty curtain airbags may have been fitted in the vehicle.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the left and/or right curtain airbag must be replaced.
Vehicles affected
144 Tiguan vehicles
Built
5 Dec 2018 to 17 Feb 2019
DVSA lists it as
“TIGUAN ALLSPACE”

2024 2 recalls

Lever for seat height adjustment

Launched 19 December 2024 DVSA recall R/2025/004 Manufacturer ref. 72DV

Defect
Volkswagen AG has established that on VW Tiguan vehicles of a limited production period there is the possibility that because of a faulty protective felt in the event of a front crash a tear in the seat belt on the front seats could occur. In the event of an accident the seat belt could get caught in the side lever for seat height adjustment. The faulty protective felt on the lever for the seat height adjustment can cause the seat belt to tear in the event of a front crash. A torn seat belt increases the risk of severe or deadly injuries in the event of accidents.
Remedy
For safety reasons the replacement of the faulty protective felt on the lever to the seat height adjustment of your vehicle is necessary. Until the check do not use your vehicle with the front seats in a seat position that is far back and low down. Otherwise there is a risk that the seat belt could tear in the event of a front crash and the risk of severe or deadly injuries is increased.
Vehicles affected
337 Tiguan vehicles
Built
14 May 2024 to 21 May 2024

Curtain Airbag

Launched 7 March 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/114 Manufacturer ref. 69FV

Defect
In Tiguan Allspace vehicles within a specified range of VINs curtain airbags with a defective gas generator may have been installed due to a manufacturing error. A defective gas generator may cause the airbag not to work correctly and therefore not provide the required level of protection. In the event of an accident where the curtain airbag is deployed components from the gas generator may become detached and injure vehicle passengers
Remedy
Replace curtain airbag
Vehicles affected
187 Tiguan vehicles
Built
27 Nov 2018 to 9 Feb 2019
DVSA lists it as
“TIGUAN ALLSPACE”

2023 1 recall

2022 3 recalls

Sporadic malfunctions in a pressure casting system caused individual rear wheel bearing housings to be fitted with oxide inclusions

Launched 30 May 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/166 Manufacturer ref. 42L7

Defect
On Tiguan LWB vehicles of a limited production period sporadic malfunctions in a pressure casting system caused individual rear wheel bearing housings to be fitted with oxide inclusions.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the production date of the two rear wheel bearing housings is checked and if necessary replaced.
Vehicles affected
305 Tiguan vehicles
Built
23 Jul 2021 to 20 Sept 2021

The fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced with too little so-called fire sand

Launched 7 April 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/086 Manufacturer ref. 93N4

Defect
The fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced with too little so-called fire sand.
Remedy
An additional protective insulating mat is to be fitted to the switching unit for high-voltage battery.
Vehicles affected
1,868 across everything the recall covers
Built
23 Jan 2019 to 10 Feb 2022

Engine compartment covers could come loose from their attachment

Launched 22 March 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/074 Manufacturer ref. 10H5

Defect
On affected vehicles engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very sporty driving style or poor road condition) and operating period could come loose from their attachment.
Remedy
On all affected vehicles the engine compartment cover has to be removed.
Vehicles affected
7,579 across everything the recall covers
Built
5 Sept 2020 to 17 Feb 2022

2021 3 recalls

The bolted connection of the brake line on the front right wheel housing may not have been correctly tightened during production

Launched 5 November 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/405 Manufacturer ref. 19Q5

Defect
The bolted connection of the brake line on the front right wheel housing may not have been correctly tightened during production.
Remedy
The bolted connection of the brake line must be checked on the front right wheel housing and if necessary retightened.
Vehicles affected
3 Tiguan vehicles
Built
9 Sept 2021 to 29 Sept 2021

A tow bar with a possibly defective locking mechanism in the swivelling module has been fitted

Launched 7 June 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/203 Manufacturer ref. 66M6

Defect
A tow bar with a possibly defective locking mechanism in the swivelling module has been fitted.
Remedy
The tow bar has to be checked and if necessary the swivelling module of the tow bar replaced.
Vehicles affected
531 Tiguan vehicles
Built
11 May 2016 to 22 Jan 2019

A welding to the tubular frame of the driver seatmay have been incorrectly performed

Launched 15 February 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/052 Manufacturer ref. 72L9

Defect
A welding to the tubular frame of the driver seat may have been incorrectly performed.
Remedy
The welding on the rear tubular frame of the driver seat will be checked and if necessary replaced.
Vehicles affected
33 Tiguan vehicles
Built
23 Sept 2020 to 25 Sept 2020

2020 2 recalls

The adjustment mechanism of the backrest frame of the front seats may be incorrectly welded

Launched 8 September 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/259 Manufacturer ref. 72K8

Defect
There is the possibility that the adjustment mechanism of the backrest frame of the front seats was incorrectly welded.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the backrests of the front seats are to be checked and replaced if necessary.
Vehicles affected
15 Tiguan vehicles
Built
26 Jun 2020 to 29 Jun 2020

The roof spoiler can partially or completely detach from the vehicle

Launched 11 May 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/133 Manufacturer ref. 66L5

Defect
The roof spoiler can partially or completely detach from the vehicle.
Remedy
The roof spoiler is additionally fixed in position with bolts on the rear lid.
Vehicles affected
2,495 Tiguan vehicles
Built
1 May 2016 to 30 Jun 2019

2019 7 recalls

The wall thickness of the fuel tank may not be to specification

Launched 18 December 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/451 Manufacturer ref. 20BV

Defect
The specified wall thickness of the fuel tank can in some places fall below the threshold.
Remedy
For all affected vehicles the fuel tank has to be replaced
Vehicles affected
53 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 Oct 2019 to 11 Oct 2019
Also covers

Wheels ordered and bought at the dealers may not be compatible

Launched 12 December 2019 DVSA recall R/2020/005 Manufacturer ref. 44P6

Defect
Wheels ordered and bought at the dealers may not be compatible.
Remedy
Incompatible wheels in the customer's possession must be replaced
Vehicles affected
184 across everything the recall covers
Built
13 Sept 2019 to 22 Oct 2019
Also covers

A condenser may fail in the airbag control unit

Launched 5 November 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/378 Manufacturer ref. 69Z5

Defect
A condenser in the airbag control unit may fail.
Remedy
The software of the airbag control unit must be updated.
Vehicles affected
17,988 across everything the recall covers
Built
6 Jan 2015 to 17 Dec 2015

Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds

Launched 9 August 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/264 Manufacturer ref. 24ER

Defect
Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.
Vehicles affected
373 across everything the recall covers
Built
9 Oct 2018 to 28 May 2019

A wrong multiple fuse was installed in the electronics box

Launched 18 July 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/231 Manufacturer ref. 97DM

Defect
An incorrect multiple fuse was installed in the electronics box.
Remedy
The incorrect multiple fuse in the electronics box has to be replaced
Vehicles affected
24 Tiguan vehicles
Built
23 Oct 2017 to 9 Jun 2018
DVSA lists it as
“TIGUAN ALLSPACE”

Possible cracks in left front seats

Launched 15 July 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/216 Manufacturer ref. 72J5

Defect
There is a possibility that due to a fault in the production process there is a crack on the frame of the left front seat.
Remedy
Check and replace the seat frame if a crack is found
Vehicles affected
101 Tiguan vehicles
Built
4 Feb 2019 to 5 Feb 2019

Tow bar with a possible defective locking mechanism may have been fitted

Launched 3 June 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/174 Manufacturer ref. 66K4

Defect
A tow bar with a possible defective locking mechanism in the swivelling module.
Remedy
The affected tow bar has to be checked and if necessary the swivelling module of the tow bar replaced.
Vehicles affected
454 Tiguan vehicles
Built
11 May 2016 to 5 Nov 2018

2018 5 recalls

A short circuit in the LED module of the panorama sun roof can occur

Launched 28 November 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/331 Manufacturer ref. 60C9

Defect
Possible short circuit in LED lighting module of the panoramic roof.
Remedy
Modify wiring with integrated fuse adapter cables.
Vehicles affected
37,179 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Apr 2015 to 31 Jul 2018
Also covers

Airbag may have been incorrectly folded when passenger airbag module was produced

Launched 22 July 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/217 Manufacturer ref. 69W9

Defect
On Tiguan Allspace vehicles of a limited production period faulty passenger airbags may have been fitted. When the passenger airbag module was produced the airbag may have been incorrectly folded. As a result there is risk that in case of deployment the airbag may not open up correctly and would therefore be ineffective leading to injury of vehicle occupants.
Remedy
On all affected vehicles the passenger airbag unit has to be replaced.
Vehicles affected
31 Tiguan vehicles
Built
14 Mar 2018 to 18 May 2018
DVSA lists it as
“TIGUAN ALLSPACE”

Front swivel joint nut incorrectly secured on wheel bearing housing (left and right)

Launched 28 June 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/181 Manufacturer ref. 40N5

Defect
On affected vehicles the nut of the bolted connections of the front (left and right) swivel joints on the wheel bearing housing may not have been tightened to the correct torque. in case of unusual mechanical noises the vehicle has to be stopped straight away and the workshop contacted control of the vehicle may be lost.
Remedy
The nut of the bolted connection for the swivel joint on the front right and left wheel bearing housing has to be replaced.
Vehicles affected
98 Tiguan vehicles
Built
1 Feb 2017 to 31 Mar 2018
DVSA lists it as
“TIGUAN ALLSPACE”

Front brake discs may not be correct thickness

Launched 19 March 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/074 Manufacturer ref. 46H4

Defect
The front brake discs may not meet the required thickness dimension. Under extreme loads this could cause cracking which may lead to fractures.
Remedy
The front discs on affected vehicles will be checked for conformity and where necessary they will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
56 across everything the recall covers
Built
19 Jan 2018 to 23 Jan 2018
Also covers

Starter motor may malfunction and overheat

Launched 7 March 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/062 Manufacturer ref. 27F9

Defect
On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.
Vehicles affected
16,625 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Mar 2011 to 30 Nov 2011

2017 3 recalls

Airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident

Launched 22 March 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/079 Manufacturer ref. 69P4

Defect
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seatbelt pretensioner where necessary.
Vehicles affected
3,879 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 May 2016 to 31 Oct 2016

Front seat backrest may collapse in a collision

Launched 27 January 2017 DVSA recall R/2016/272 Manufacturer ref. 72F9

Defect
The back-rests of the front seats may not have been assembled correctly. This may increase risk of injury to occupants during a collision.
Remedy
On affected vehicles check frames and if necessary replace affected components.
Vehicles affected
1,706 Tiguan vehicles
Built
1 Aug 2016 to 31 Oct 2016

Lights may fail without warning

Launched 23 January 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/040 Manufacturer ref. 97CH

Defect
It has been identified that due to a programing issue with the On-Board Supply Control Unit it is possible that the failure of one of the vehicle lights (dipped beam/main beam/daytime running light/rear fog light or indicator) may not be recognised by the control unit and therefore not shown in the instrument cluster. It is also possible that vehicle lights may be shown as faulty when they are not. Furthermore a failure of a dipped beam may not trigger a replacement response (activation of side lights). A light failure without a display in the instrument cluster or without replacement response can pose a danger of an accident especially in the dark.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to reprogramme the On-Board Supply Control Unit.
Vehicles affected
12,440 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jun 2015 to 31 Oct 2016

2016 1 recall

Child lock may disengage

Launched 23 June 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/145 Manufacturer ref. 58C9

Defect
The door child locks may disengage without driver knowledge. Though the door remains close it is possible for the door to then be opened from the inside.
Remedy
On affected vehicles inspect lock mechanism and replace where necessary.
Vehicles affected
13,620 across everything the recall covers
Built
25 Nov 2015 to 14 Apr 2016

2011 1 recall

Fuel may leak

Launched 15 December 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/169 Manufacturer ref. 23K2

Defect
On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.
Remedy
Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.
Vehicles affected
33,719 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2009 to 15 Dec 2011

2008 1 recall

Fire may occur

Launched 16 July 2008 DVSA recall R/2008/097 Manufacturer ref. 87B5

Defect
The earth terminal of the additional air heater may not be correctly attached. This can lead to overheating of the connection and in the most unfavourable case to a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to modify the attachment of the earth cable on the heating element of the additional air heater.
Vehicles affected
1,452 Tiguan vehicles
Built
11 Jul 2007 to 10 Feb 2008

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 30 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Volkswagen Tiguan. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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