2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 141 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2% of the 141 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I've been having backup camera problems since I purchased this vehicle in June 2020. It only works 20% of the time. There have been times were I don't see people or vehicles as I back up. I've only been seen for service twice. I don't have the time to take it in once a week for them to do to a hard reset or replace the J949 Module. I've attached a service receipt. Usually just have a black screen. Below is the address to a consumer report page detailing the issues. Unfortunately, my vehicle is not in the recall list. …”
NHTSA complaint #11496126, filed 2022-12“The contact owns a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that the engine warning light was illuminated due to an emissions issue. The message to check the oil level was displayed. The contact pulled over to check the oil and added a quart of oil. The vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that there was smoke coming from the exhaust. …”
NHTSA complaint #11716742, filed 2026-02, 55,000 miles“Transmission shifts hard while going up and down. The traffic back assist will alert when not moving and when in a parking space and when nothing is around”
NHTSA complaint #11517445, filed 2023-04Related service bulletins
- 11008866Sep 26, 2024Inspecting sensors for damage
- 10226797Nov 23, 2022Over-the-Air (OTA) Software Update Available for Infotainment System
- 10224842Oct 24, 2022Instruction for set-up of SD creator to obtain Software updates. Bulletin updated to include additional model year applicability.
- 10216555Jul 21, 2022Unwanted Autonomous Braking instruction. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 8% |
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 10 | 13% |
| 2023 | 3 | 4% |
| 2022 | 11 | 4% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan
53 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsForward collision avoidance
16 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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