2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan, 8% of the 77 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“On multiple occasions, while actively steering, I have gotten a warning on the dash to take over steering. Within seconds, the car brakes hard. I am typically in interstate traffic when this occurs.This happens when using cruise control. Speed does not matter as it has happened at 40 mph, 70 mph, and in between these two.”
NHTSA complaint #11767954, filed 2026-09“Front sensor for frontal collision, lane keep and adaptive cruise control. Warning lights including SOS will come on with a message saying no sensor view, and safety systems not available. Comes on randomly when driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11633327, filed 2024-12“The defect has occurred since the day the vehicle was leased. The entire multimedia and safety interface shuts down randomly while driving (screen goes black, GPS stops, rear camera and driver-assistance functions stop working). This happens in multiple areas across the city, not in a single location. The dealership initially blamed my internet or phone, delaying proper diagnosis. The first available service appointment was more than a month later, and the vehicle was first taken in on January 27, 2025. …”
NHTSA complaint #11699413, filed 2025-11“#1 issue is only the driver's side replacement windshield wiper is and has been unavailable for over 6 months. This presents a danger that focusing on a different part of the windshield is problematic; secondarily, the smears even using washer fluid are impossible to rectify. The dealership echoes the same problem on many vehicles and is blaming VW parts supplies. I will not use parts stores after many difficult and not acceptable performances of these OTC blades. The second issue is cruise control stops working erratically. …”
NHTSA complaint #11758585, filed 2026-08“The adaptive cruise control (ACC), forward collision warning, and automatic emergency braking/front assist systems have repeatedly malfunctioned. The vehicle has been returned to the dealership multiple times for diagnosis and repair, but the issues remain unresolved. These are safety systems designed to help prevent or mitigate collisions. When the adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking systems become unavailable or fail to function properly, I cannot rely on features intended to assist in maintaining safety. …”
NHTSA complaint #11741111, filed 2026-05Related service bulletins
- 11034624Jun 8, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the…
- 11030842Mar 25, 2026customer reports that the vehicle performed an unwarranted Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB).
- 11027258Dec 17, 2025Software Version Management.
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 26% |
| 2025 | 14 | 25% |
| 2024 | 6 | 8% |
| 2023 | 9 | 13% |
| 2022 | 34 | 12% |
| 2021 | 11 | 8% |
| 2020 | 16 | 11% |
| 2019 | 25 | 13% |
| 2018 | 12 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan
28 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsLane departure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 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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