Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen · Cars · 2023
Volkswagen Tiguan
87
23 complaints
status.verdict
status.safe
status.safe_sub
product.verdict_safe_minor
product.specifications
specs.g_fuel_economy
specs.city_mpg23
specs.highway_mpg30
specs.combined_mpg26
specs.annual_fuel_cost$2600
specs.ghg_score5 / 10
specs.g_engine_drivetrain
specs.engine_size2 L
specs.cylinders4
specs.fuel_typeRegular
specs.transmissionAutomatic (S8)
specs.drivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
CO₂343 g/mi
specs.g_classification
specs.vehicle_classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2×2

specs.data_sourced_from FuelEconomy.gov (specs.energy_dept)

product.complaints_section23 total
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2023 ENGINE
medium
23 Tiguan..been having to top off oil every couple thousand miles sometimes up to a quart and they tell me it's within "tolerance" to lose oil. Bad pcv caused leak at timing seal and oil pan, oil everywhere needs extensive cleanup. This consumption has happened consistently since buying the vehicle and am being told with the new pcv installed we have to wait to see if the oil problem continues before we can do a consumption test. There should be no reason to be losing up to a quart every few thousand miles and this should be fully investigated.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
medium
While driving on the highway in my 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan (approximately 70,068 miles), the EPC warning light and oil warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to stall/lose power. I exited the highway immediately and shut the vehicle down safely. A substantial amount of engine oil leaked from underneath the vehicle after stopping. The vehicle was towed to a Volkswagen dealership. Dealer diagnosis included: * cracked oil pan, * oil separator failure, * and timing chain cover leak. The dealership advised there was no metal contamination found in the oil or filter and no confirmed catastrophic internal engine failure at this time, though the long-term condition of the engine cannot be guaranteed after the oil-loss event. I am submitting this report because the sudden oil-loss event and stalling condition occurred while driving on the highway and created a potential safety hazard.
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2023 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
medium
When I’m stopped, the car sometimes shuts off. The horn works intermittently. When I start the car, it feels like it’s going to stall. At times, all of the dashboard warning lights come on. Also, when I’m backing out of my driveway with nothing behind me, the car will sometimes automatically brake hard.
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2023 ENGINE
medium
The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low oil warning light unexpectedly illuminated. The failure persisted even after the vehicle had received several oil changes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that an oil change was completed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the valve stem seal had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,061.
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
low
The instrument cluster became blank suddenly and no longer displays any speed, mileage, temperature or any essential information. It is currently available for inspection. This is a safety issue as I don’t have any speedometer reading or any important vehicle information. This issue occurred without warning.
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
product.discussion0 product.comments
product.no_discussion
product.status_history
status.certifiedstatus.safe8 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 88. 18 data points. v3 scoring.
status.uncertainstatus.certified27 May 2026
Lemon Score: 100. 0 data points. v3 scoring.
product.had_issue
product.help_others
product.submit_complaint