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2025 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls
NHTSA has 3 safety recall campaigns on record for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. Decode your VIN to confirm the exact vehicle.
Recall list
Electrical system:body control module:software
NHTSA 26V587000September 10, 202649,958 units
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. A software error may cause the body control module (BCM) system to reset. This may result in the ignition switching off, resulting in an engine stall. It can also lead to a loss of certain controls, warning lights, exterior lighting, or failure of the rearview camera system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect," as well as FMVSS numbers 111 and 108.
Risk: An unexpected engine stall, loss of exterior lighting or warning lights, or failure of the rearview camera system can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57KL. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 17, 2026.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
NHTSA 25V854000December 10, 20253,138 units
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Risk: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to allow occupants to sit in the front passenger seat until the remedy is complete. Dealers will repair the affected wiring harness in the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74HE. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 12, 2025.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
NHTSA 25V526000August 13, 202515 units
Problem: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. A tie rod bolt on the rear axle assembly may be loose, which can lead to a loss of vehicle control.
Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the affected tie rod bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42E7.
Source: NHTSA recall database. A recall applies to vehicles built in a specific date range; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
NHTSA records list 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan.
How do I know if my 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan has an open recall?
Enter your VIN on NHTSA.gov's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls). It shows unrepaired recalls for your exact vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.