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2023 Volkswagen Tiguan — Recalls & Safety

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this vehicle and 69 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free by US law at any authorized dealer.

1 Campaign

Every Recall on File

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE 25V082000 12/02/2025

What's wrong: 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.

Free 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.

NHTSA Crash Tests

Official Safety Ratings

2023 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD

★★★★☆
Overall
4/5 stars
★★★★☆
Frontal Crash
NHTSA test
★★★★★
Side Crash
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★★★★☆
Rollover
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Other Years

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Recall Checker

Any year, make and model: open the Car Recall Checker. Also see owner-reported problems & years to avoid for the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan. Data: NHTSA (US DOT, public domain), cached up to 7 days.

Questions

FAQ

Does the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan. Every listed defect must be repaired free of charge by any authorized Volkswagen dealer, regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.
Is the recall repair really free?
Yes. US federal law requires manufacturers to fix safety recalls free at any authorized dealer — parts and labour. You do not need to be the original owner.
How do I check my exact vehicle?
This page covers the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan generally. For your specific car, use the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — it tells you whether YOUR vehicle's recalls were already repaired.