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US recalls (3)
Structure: body
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N5.
Seat belts: rear/other
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly torqued.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Improperly torqued bolts may prevent the third row seat belt from performing as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. Owners are advised: No one should occupy the third row seat due to the safety risk. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen number for this recall is 69BA.
Seats
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.
Risk and remedy
Risk: In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Structure
2022-04-06 · campaign 2022-170 · 38 vehicles
Issue:
This recall is for accessory rear hatch spoilers that were installed on a new vehicle or sold as an accessory part at a Volkswagen dealership.
On certain vehicles, the rear spoiler might not be properly attached to the hatch. As a result, the spoiler could detach from the vehicle while driving.
Safety Risk:
A spoiler that detaches from the vehicle could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people.
Corrective Actions:
Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the rear hatch spoiler.
Seats and restraints
2020-08-26 · campaign 2020-392
Issue:
On certain vehicles, parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been properly welded. As a result, the backrest adjustment could break in a rear-end crash and allow to seat to move.
Safety Risk:
A seatback that fails could cause an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver and passenger front seats. The seatback frames will be replaced, as necessary.
Owner complaints (141)
Owners filed 141 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan (5 crashes, 7 injuries reported). Among 18 model years of this model, it ranks #8 for the most complaints (median 140).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 52 | |
| Electrical system | 34 | |
| Engine | 26 | |
| Structure | 16 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 16 | |
| Service brakes | 10 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 10 | |
| Exterior lighting | 8 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Tiguan 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Tiguan 4motion 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.