Good buy
A low-complaint late Tiguan
The 2023 Tiguan has a low complaint rate.
Updated November 2026 · based on 72 owner complaints and 1 recalls
Crash rating
Complaints per 100,000 sold
Too new
Too new
Recalls
1 free to fix at a dealer
1 free to fix at a dealer
Every Tiguan year compared
2012482Watch out2013467Watch out2014334Average2015173Good year2016222Average2017162Good year2018287Average2019178Good year2020128Good year2021131Good year2022391Average2023-Too new to judge2024-Too new to judge
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2023 Tiguan
Top problems and what they cost
1
Electrical glitches
Rare warning messages.
Fix: Diagnosis $100 to $200
Electrical
Recalls
25V082000Back over prevention: software · Feb 2025
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan
- Check the oil level.Some engines burn or thin their oil. A low or high level, a gas smell on the dipstick or blue smoke are warning signs, and regular oil changes show the engine was looked after.Owners filed 11 complaints about oil consumption on the 2023 Tiguan, one of the worst years for it.
- Check every warning light goes out after start.Warning lights should come on briefly at start and then go out. One that stays on means the car has stored a fault, and a parts store can read the code for free.13 of the 72 owner complaints about the 2023 Tiguan involve the electrical system (18%).
Questions
Is the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
A low-complaint late Tiguan. The 2023 Tiguan has a low complaint rate.
How many recalls does the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
1 recall. Recall repairs are free at any Volkswagen dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan problems?
Electrical glitches.
Crash rating shown for the 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.