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Vehicle A

Gasoline · 28 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 28 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Tiguan needs more recall homework, Tiguan has more complaint activity and Tiguan has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Difference
Total recalls 0 2 Tiguan has 2 more recalls
Total complaints 13 28 Tiguan has 15 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 1 / 0 / 0 / 0 Tiguan has 1 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 53 105 Tiguan has 52 more communications
Recall completion reports 0 3 Tiguan has 3 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 4 0 Tiguan has 4 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall None listed Dec 10, 2025 Tiguan has a listed date
Latest complaint May 29, 2026 May 18, 2026 Tiguan has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Engine
  • Power Train Engine
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Air Bags
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 28 combined MPG 28 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,150 $2,150 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2026 Volkswagen Tiguan

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Can you confirm there are no open recalls by VIN?
  • Has the vehicle had engine and power train engine repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had unknown or other and forward collision avoidance repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2026 Volkswagen Tiguan

  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Power Train Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Air Bags: warning lights, crash repairs, recall completion

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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