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2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Brakes Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
11%of 57 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 brakes of the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan, 11% of the 57 complaints for this model year.

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.

“When I am backing , my card comes to a complete stop, like I hit wall . There is nothing behind my car. It like you ran into a brick wall. This has happened several times”

NHTSA complaint #11745619, filed 2026-06

“My vehicle is experiencing a severe safety hazard where the emergency braking system suddenly slams on the brakes while driving in traffic, pulling into traffic, or backing up. When this happens, the car unexpectedly shuts off, and no warning lights or error messages appear on the dashboard. This has almost caused an accident multiple times, making the vehicle incredibly dangerous to drive. I previously took it to the dealership, but they told me they could not find an issue and advised me to continue driving it while documenting the dates and times it happens on paper. …”

NHTSA complaint #11752371, filed 2026-07

“Vehicle: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Incident Description: While driving at approximately 45 mph, about 5 minutes into the drive, my vehicle displayed a Lane Assist warning and a message to place my hands on the steering wheel. Immediately after, multiple warning lights and messages appeared across the dashboard. Followed my emergency warning message. The vehicle then suddenly applied the brakes on its own without any obstacle or hazard present. The brakes locked up, and the vehicle would not move. At the same time, the vehicle began honking and exhibited abnormal alarm/locking behavior. …”

NHTSA complaint #11725964, filed 2026-03

“I own a 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line purchased new in August 2025. Since shortly after purchase, the vehicle has exhibited a recurring safety defect where the electronic parking brake engages without driver input and the vehicle shifts itself into Park. This happens suddenly and without warning. This defect occurs multiple times per week, on average (upwards of 50+ times total since purchase) under varied low-speed conditions, including at stoplights, while slowly moving through traffic, and during parking maneuvers, etc. When it occurs, the vehicle stops abruptly as Park is engaged. …”

NHTSA complaint #11713645, filed 2026-01

“The emergency brake came on and the engine turned off on its own , may be a faulty sensor in the seat. Sensor is detecting no one is in the drivers seat, and you are sitting in it. Car put on emergency brake and shut engine off at red light, as it turned green and you move foot from brake to gas pedal, putting car at risk of collision from behind. Dealership said they can’t reproduce this and therefore can’t fix it. Told Don’t Move when you’re driving by dealership. Car gave no warning. Happens at red lights and while backing up in reverse. The problem appeared on the evening I received car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11717719, filed 2026-02

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026616%
2025611%
202411%
202346%
202293%
202164%
2020118%
20192412%
2018217%
201734%
201633%
2015610%
201445%
201375%
2012117%
201164%
201065%
200985%

Other parts of the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

Electrical system
18 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
14 complaints
Other or unknown
14 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2025 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology