2020 Model Year

Volkswagen Tiguan

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
119
Recalls
2
Crashes
5
Severe
9

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

22V226000 Apr 2022

Other

No consequence data available

20V579000 Sep 2020

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE,BACK OVER PREVENTION
Sep 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that the engine warning light was illuminated due to an emissions issue. The message to...

Brakes
Sep 2026

While Driving Breaks got hard to push and car system made “beep” alert with words “Break booster fault” displayed on instrument panel. Pulled over and...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
May 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that after adding a quart of oil, the contact became aware that almost every three weeks...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 2026

Car beeped and displayed warning stating that Ignition will turn off and Check Starter System on four separate occasions, resulting in loss of all ele...

Electrical System
Feb 2026

SOS button is not working. Console fell out of roof of car earlier this summer (a national recall) and now the SOS error J949 is not working, and bec...

Engine
Dec 2025

I am reporting excessive engine oil consumption on my 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The vehicle consumes approximately one quart of oil per 1,000 miles. Th...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2025

The overhead console on the VW Tiguan fell out of the ceiling. This is actually the second time this has happened (was originally replaced by the deal...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Nov 2025

I am experiencing the Driver Door Control Switch / EBS error. When this occurs my emergency break activates when I am driving, throwing me into a comp...

Engine
Sep 2025

The crankcase breather valve (PCV system) on my 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan failed, which caused catastrophic engine damage. VW Southtown diagnosed the eng...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Sep 2025

The windshield wipers have been acting up, turning on unexpectedly when I use the turn signals, with no input from me, or when I drive over bumps, whi...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan has 119 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 5 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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