Model year 2026 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan at 25–29 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 37 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined mpg
25–29
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Volkswagen dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 28, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2026 Volkswagen Tiguan fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 25/32/28 mpg | $2,400 | 320 |
| Tiguan 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 22/30/25 mpg | $2,700 | 351 |
| Tiguan S | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 26/34/29 mpg | $2,300 | 307 |
| Tiguan SEL 4Motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 22/29/25 mpg | $2,700 | 360 |
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN SUV N/A AWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 17.9% | Standard |
| 2026 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN SUV N/A FWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 16.9% | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2026 Volkswagen Tiguan owner complaints
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan, most recently on Oct 16, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Engine | 15 |
| Electrical system | 10 |
| Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking | 8 |
| Unknown or other | 8 |
| Service brakes | 6 |
| Power train | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 |
| Back over prevention: Rearview system braking | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance: Warnings | 2 |
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
Other Volkswagen Tiguan model years
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Tiguan | 25–29 mpg | — | — | 5/5 |
| 2025 Tiguan | 25–29 mpg | 3 | 57 | 5/5 |
| 2024 Tiguan | 24–27 mpg | 2 | 77 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Tiguan | 24–27 mpg | 1 | 71 | 4/5 |
| 2022 Tiguan | 24–26 mpg | 5 | 273 | — |
| 2021 Tiguan | 24–25 mpg | 5 | 144 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Tiguan | 23–25 mpg | 3 | 141 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Tiguan | 24–25 mpg | 5 | 196 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Tiguan | 22–24 mpg | 14 | 294 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Tiguan | 21–22 mpg | 4 | 76 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Tiguan | 22–23 mpg | 2 | 97 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Tiguan | 22–23 mpg | 4 | 62 | 4/5 |
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Other 2026 Volkswagen models
Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
- Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
- Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
- Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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