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Volkswagen Tiguan: safety ratings, MPG, and recalls

Year-by-year NHTSA safety ratings, EPA fuel economy, recall history, and complaint counts for the Volkswagen Tiguan.

31
CarCabin Score
Concerns
0
Safety
/ 40
13
Fuel
/ 25
3
Rel.
/ 20
15
Rec.
/ 15
Year:202620252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Safety (overall)
Not tested
NHTSA NCAP
Combined MPG
25
Regular Gasoline
Recalls (year)
0
0 across all years
Complaints (year)
83
500 across all years

Fuel economy by year

EPA city, highway, and combined MPG by model year.

Owner complaint summary (2021)

Top component categories

  • ENGINE23
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER15
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11
  • POWER TRAIN7
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5

Severe outcomes reported

  • Crash-involved complaints1
  • Fire-involved complaints0
  • Injuries reported1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Counts are consumer self-reports and may not be verified.

EPA fuel economy detail (2021)

City MPG
23
Highway MPG
29
Annual fuel cost
$2,400
CO2 (g/mi)
353

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FAQ

What is the CarCabin Score for the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan?+
31 out of 100 for 2021. The score combines NHTSA safety stars (untested), EPA combined MPG (25), recall count (0), and complaint count (83). See the methodology page for the formula.
How many recalls has the Volkswagen Tiguan had?+
Across all model years indexed (2015 onward), NHTSA shows 0 Volkswagen Tiguan recall campaigns. Severity is inferred from campaign text and shown on the recall timeline above.
Where can I verify recall status for my specific vehicle?+
Always verify recall status with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The CarCabin profile is a summary; only NHTSA can tell you whether a campaign applies to your specific vehicle and whether the remedy has been performed.

Sources. NHTSA NCAP (safety), NHTSA Recalls API, NHTSA Complaints API, EPA Fuel Economy dataset. CarCabin Score formula at /methodology.

Disclaimer. CarCabin is not a dealer, mechanic, or automotive advisor. Always verify recall status at nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN and have a qualified mechanic inspect any vehicle before purchase.