2023 Volkswagen Tiguan: common problems and reliability

The 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan has 57 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag high cost of repairs and parts: parts noted as being "a fortune" and more expensive than some luxury brands; expensive dealer labor. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2023 model year

57
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2023 a good year for the Tiguan?

Across the 15 Tiguan model years we track, complaint volume runs from 37 (2025) to 535 (2018). With 57 complaints, the 2023 Tiguan sits belowthe model's median of 126.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

engine
18
electrical system
10
power train
7
forward collision avoidance
7
fuel/propulsion system
5

Recalls affecting the 2023 Tiguan

back over prevention:software

Campaign 25V082000

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 rearvi

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. Owners of newer models (approximately 2018+) frequently praise the vehicle for its spacious and comfortable interior, excellent highway manners, smooth ride, and competitive technology and…

  • Engine reliability concerns: including turbocharger failures, coolant consumption, and catastrophic engine failure in high-mileage first-generation models (specifically pre-2013 timing chain tensioner issues). Frequency: very frequent.
  • High cost of repairs and parts: parts noted as being "a fortune" and more expensive than some luxury brands; expensive dealer labor. Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Tiguan. See the full Tiguan owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Tiguan listings typically run $27,221–$31,616 across 2015 to 2026 model years.

Other Tiguan model years

Compare every Tiguan year side by side to see how 2023 ranks against the rest.

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