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2020 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls

3 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan.

2020 Volkswagen Tiguan recall lookup visual: Vehicle rear underside raised on a dark service lift with cool metal light and red reflection

Methodology: recall and complaint counts are pulled from NHTSA public data by make, model, and model year during the site build. This page is not a VIN-specific open-recall status.

Sources and review: source: NHTSA recalls and complaints datasets. Last reviewed June 2026; author: VinSleuth editorial desk; reviewer: Vehicle public-records review.

3 Open recalls
129 Complaints
0 Fire reports
0 Crash reports

Recall details

Recall SEATS #20V505000 Reported 26/08/2020

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.

Risk

In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.

Free fix

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9.

Recall SEAT BELTS #20V579000 Reported 23/09/2020

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly torqued.

Risk

Improperly torqued bolts may prevent the third row seat belt from performing as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

Free fix

Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. Owners are advised: No one should occupy the third row seat due to the safety risk. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen number for this recall is 69BA.

Recall STRUCTURE:BODY #22V226000 Reported 06/04/2022

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.

Risk

An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix

Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N5.

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What owners complain about

Top components in 129 NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 33
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 31
ENGINE 13
STRUCTURE 9
SERVICE BRAKES 8
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 6
POWER TRAIN 5
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 4

Frequently asked

How many recalls does the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan have?

3 recalls are on record with NHTSA for the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. Recall repairs are always free at a franchise dealer.

Do I have to pay to fix a Volkswagen recall?

No. Federal law requires manufacturers to repair safety recalls for free at any authorized dealer, regardless of who owns the vehicle or its warranty status.

Is this recall list specific to my VIN?

This page lists recalls reported to NHTSA for every 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. To confirm whether a recall is still open for one specific VIN, enter it in our decoder or check with Volkswagen. NHTSA has no public by-VIN recall feed, so we look up the make, model, and year.

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