Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen · Autos · 2023
Volkswagen Tiguan (2023)
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57 complaints
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specs.g_fuel_economy
specs.city_mpg23
specs.highway_mpg30
specs.combined_mpg26
specs.annual_fuel_cost$2600
specs.ghg_score5 / 10
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specs.engine_size2 L
specs.cylinders4
specs.fuel_typeRegular
specs.transmissionAutomatic (S8)
specs.drivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
CO₂343 g/mi
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specs.data_sourced_from FuelEconomy.gov (specs.energy_dept)

product.complaints_section57 total
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2023 ENGINE
low
XXX my Tiguan was serviced at Byers VW and received the recommended 80k maintenance. During this recommended service my vehicle passed the multi-point inspection except tires and brakes. On XXX I contacted your service department because as I was driving to [XXX] my check oil level came on. An appointment was scheduled for Tuesday. After the inspection was completed Tuesday it was determined that the value seal needed to be replaced which was already completed 25k miles prior therefore a request to replace the cylinder head would be sent to my warranty company which is through VW Drive Easy. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSAUSJul 2026Source →
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2023 ENGINE
low
Excessive oil consumption. Check Oil Level light comes on repeatedly between oil changes. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The dealer has now looked at the issue 2x. Potential safety issue should the engine be affected while driving. The problem has not been reproduced by the dealer. The vehicle has been inspected by the dealer 2x. 1st issue appeared at approx. 33k miles and again at about 35k miles.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2023 ENGINE
medium
23 Tiguan..been having to top off oil every couple thousand miles sometimes up to a quart and they tell me it's within "tolerance" to lose oil. Bad pcv caused leak at timing seal and oil pan, oil everywhere needs extensive cleanup. This consumption has happened consistently since buying the vehicle and am being told with the new pcv installed we have to wait to see if the oil problem continues before we can do a consumption test. There should be no reason to be losing up to a quart every few thousand miles and this should be fully investigated.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
medium
While driving on the highway in my 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan (approximately 70,068 miles), the EPC warning light and oil warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to stall/lose power. I exited the highway immediately and shut the vehicle down safely. A substantial amount of engine oil leaked from underneath the vehicle after stopping. The vehicle was towed to a Volkswagen dealership. Dealer diagnosis included: * cracked oil pan, * oil separator failure, * and timing chain cover leak. The dealership advised there was no metal contamination found in the oil or filter and no confirmed catastrophic internal engine failure at this time, though the long-term condition of the engine cannot be guaranteed after the oil-loss event. I am submitting this report because the sudden oil-loss event and stalling condition occurred while driving on the highway and created a potential safety hazard.
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2023 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
medium
When I’m stopped, the car sometimes shuts off. The horn works intermittently. When I start the car, it feels like it’s going to stall. At times, all of the dashboard warning lights come on. Also, when I’m backing out of my driveway with nothing behind me, the car will sometimes automatically brake hard.
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
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status.certifiedstatus.safe8 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 88. 18 data points. v3 scoring.
status.uncertainstatus.certified27 May 2026
Lemon Score: 100. 0 data points. v3 scoring.
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