VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan Recalls
11 recalls affecting the VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan (0–2025).
11
Active recalls
0
Resolved recalls
11
Total recalls
What this means for VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan owners
11 of 11 notices for this model are active and 0 are resolved. The most recent notice was published 29 Oct 2025. Each notice below carries the exact hazard, remedy and supplier contact details.
Safety-recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall. If a notice below covers your vehicle, contact that supplier.
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All Recalls
2024–2025 VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan
Due to a software issue, if the driver does not have their hands on the steering wheel for an extended period, the brake jolt triggered by the Emergency Assist (EA) or Travel Assist (TA) assistance functions meant to alert the driver may be misinterpreted as the driver braking. As a result, the Emergency Assist (EA) or Travel Assist (TA) assistance functions are deactivated. Note: The instrument cluster may fail to illuminate the visual and audible warnings that the safety functions are deactivated.
Light Vehicle
29 Oct 2025
2018–2019 VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan Allspace
Due to a manufacturing issue, the right and/or left curtain airbag/s may be fitted with a faulty gas generator. As a result, the airbags may not deploy as intended.
Light Vehicle
10 July 2025
2018–2019 VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan Allspace
Due to a manufacturing issue, the side curtain airbags may be fitted with a faulty gas generator. As a result, the airbag may not deploy as intended.
Light Vehicle
2 Apr 2024
2020–2021 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Bolts may not have been installed on the longitudinal adjustment mechanism of the driver seat.
Light Vehicle
10 Mar 2021
2016–2020 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
The roof spoiler can partially or completely detach from the vehicle, due to the use of an unsuitable adhesive.
Light Vehicle
2 June 2020
2017–2019 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
During a limited production period for Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace vehicles, a certain material used in the production of the rear springs was not approved for use in the process. As a result, there is a danger that a coil spring may break and damage the rear tyres.
Light Vehicle
11 June 2019
0 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Gas-filled shock absorbers on the rear axle may have an incorrect weld on the lower securing eye of the shock absorber.
Light Vehicle
7 Sept 2018
0 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Certain MY18 Tiguan Allspace models from a limited production period may contain a defective passenger airbag. When the passenger airbag module was manufactured, the airbag may have been packed incorrectly, preventing it from deploying correctly in an accident.
Light Vehicle
5 Sept 2018
2016–2017 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
The laser welded seam on the front seat backrests may not have been correctly configured during production, which may impact on the strength of the welded connection.
Light Vehicle
15 Dec 2016
0 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Due to a manufacturing fault the side airbags may deploy abnormally during an accident.
Light Vehicle
5 Apr 2016
0 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
A fuse that protects some of the exterior vehicle lights may blow due to thermal overload.
Light Vehicle
15 Nov 2013
VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan recall questions
How do I check if my VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan has a recall?
Browse the recall notices listed on this page - each shows the model years affected. For an instant answer on a specific vehicle, paste its VIN into the RecallAU search; it checks your car against every published Australian recall list in one go.
Is the recall check free?
Yes. RecallAU is free to use, and so are the repairs - under Australian law, repairs carried out as part of a vehicle safety recall are provided free of charge by the supplier conducting the recall.
What do I do if my VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan is recalled?
Open the matching recall below to read the hazard and remedy, then contact the supplier named on the notice. The supplier arranges and pays for the repair. Registering your vehicle on RecallAU gets you an email alert if a new recall is published for it.
Buying a used VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan - what should I check?
Check this page for outstanding recalls across the model years you are considering, then run the specific vehicle's VIN through the search page before you buy. An unrepaired safety recall is a repair bill you inherit.
Recall facts on this page reference the official notices published by suppliers on vehiclerecalls.gov.au, linked from each recall above. RecallAU is an independent service and not a government website.