Model year 2027 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2027 Volkswagen Tiguan: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan at 25–29 mpg combined across 4 versions. We could not match this vehicle to NHTSA's recall and complaint records by name, so check recalls with your VIN. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
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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.
2027 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls
We could not find the 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan in NHTSA's recall file under a matching name. That does not mean it has no recalls — search by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2027 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 | 25/33/28 mpg | $2,400 | 317 |
| Tiguan 4motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 23/31/26 mpg | $2,600 | 346 |
| Tiguan S | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 26/35/29 mpg | $2,300 | 306 |
| Tiguan SEL 4Motion | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 22/30/25 mpg | $2,700 | 358 |
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.
2027 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN SUV ICE AWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 17.9% | No |
| 2027 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN SUV ICE FWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 16.9% | No |
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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2027 Volkswagen Tiguan owner complaints
We could not match the 2027 Volkswagen Tiguan to NHTSA's complaint records by name. Search at nhtsa.gov.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tiguan | 25–29 mpg | 0 | 37 | 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 2027 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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