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2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 62 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volkswagen dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2015 Volkswagen Tiguan owner complaints

Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, describing incidents dated May 22, 2015 to August 30, 2025.

Most-cited components

  • Air Bags 28 complaints
  • Electrical System 23 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 15 complaints
  • Engine 9 complaints
  • Steering 9 complaints
  • Service Brakes 6 complaints

Of the 62 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 62 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11684071 · Filed

    Epc light is on

  • ODI #11659481 · Filed

    We are experiencing a recurring safety issue with our 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan. Upon startup, the power steering warning light consistently illuminates and remains on for 5 to 30 minutes. During this time, the vehicle has no functional power steering, making it extremely difficult and unsafe to…

  • ODI #11627405 · Filed

    Car was recently repaired from a deer related accident. Within a week of getting car back I heard an unwinding like sound from steering wheel area while making a left hand turn into parking lot. My airbag light came on and all steering wheel functions like buttons and horn ceased to operate. I did…

Read all 62 complaints

Air Bag ECU May Malfunction

NHTSA #19V535000 · Air Bags — Air Bag/Restraint Control Module · NHTSA notice

Reported July 17, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 27,822 vehicles

Repair completion: 66.69% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Volkswagen campaign 69Z5 · Owners notified November 25, 2019 · Vehicles built March 12, 2015 – December 19, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Tiguan and CC vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.

Safety consequence

Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Z5.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Modifications to Vehicles Made them Noncompliant

NHTSA #18V329000 · Unknown or Other · NHTSA notice

Reported May 16, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 252 vehicles

Repair completion: 78.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Volkswagen campaign 01C5/01C6 · Owners notified November 29, 2018 · Vehicles built February 28, 2011 – December 23, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

Safety consequence

If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Seat-Mounted Air Bag Inflators May Rupture

NHTSA #16V045000 · Air Bags — Side/Window · NHTSA notice

Reported January 28, 2016 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 734 vehicles

Repair completion: 79.97% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Volkswagen campaign 69M1 Audi - 69L9 VW · Owners notified July 15, 2016 · Vehicles built January 15, 2015 – January 21, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles manufactured January 15, 2015, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 Audi Q5 vehicles manufactured January 13, 2015, to February 3, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver and front seat passenger seat-mounted air bag inflators that may rupture in the event of a crash.

Safety consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of a seat-mounted air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 7, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-822-2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69M1 (for Audi) and 69L9 (for VW).

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Incorrect Pressure Information/Part 567

NHTSA #15V311000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported May 26, 2015 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 2,957 vehicles

Repair completion: 63.48% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Volkswagen campaign 01A5 · Owners notified June 12, 2015 · Vehicles built January 22, 2015 – March 20, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Tiguan vehicles manufactured January 22, 2015, to March 20, 2015. These vehicles may be equipped with Certification labels that are missing the required tire pressure information and they may state incorrect weight and loading information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Safety consequence

If the labels have incorrect weight and loading information, the operator may overload the vehicle which could cause vehicle instability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will correct the information on the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01A5.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Volkswagen Tiguan model years

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