UK Vehicle Recall Check
The Tiguan is Volkswagen's best-selling SUV in the UK and has been subject to several substantial UK-wide recall campaigns, including the EA189 emissions service action and a number of platform-shared safety campaigns.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
Tiguan recall history follows the wider VW Group pattern: the EA189 emissions service action on diesel Mk1 and Mk2 cars, platform-shared campaigns with the Audi Q3, SEAT Ateca and Skoda Karoq, and a handful of model-specific actions including a sunroof glass concern on certain Mk2 cars and rear-axle bolt torque actions on early Mk2 production. Tiguans hold their value strongly and change hands often, so it's worth confirming any outstanding work before purchase.
The recall check is run against the vehicle's VIN, so every UK generation is covered regardless of age. The list below is for reference.
Mk1
2007–2016
Mk2
2016–2024
Includes the Tiguan Allspace (extended-wheelbase 7-seat) introduced 2017.
Mk3
2024–present
New-generation Tiguan on the VW Group MQB-evo platform.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
Rear coil spring fracture risk that could cause damage to the tyre and a loss of stability under certain conditions.
Mk2 Tiguan eHybrid software defect that could cause the high-voltage battery to fail to charge correctly under specific conditions.
Ongoing Takata airbag inflator replacement programme affecting a range of older model years across the UK fleet.
Mk2 Tiguan panoramic sunroof glass bonding concern on a batch of cars where the glass could, in rare cases, detach.
Mk2 Tiguan rear axle bolt torque concern on early-production cars. A free inspection and re-torque (or bolt replacement) was carried out by VW retailers.
EA189 diesel emissions service action affecting 1.6 and 2.0 TDI Mk1 Tiguans. A free software update was applied.
DVLA-recorded safety recalls affecting the Volkswagen Tiguan. Showing the most recent 20 matching entries — run a check on a specific registration to confirm whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | TIGUAN ALLSPACE | Curtain airbag |
| Dec 2024 | TIGUAN | Lever for seat height adjustment |
| Mar 2024 | TIGUAN ALLSPACE | Curtain Airbag |
| Jun 2023 | TIGUAN | Takata Front airbag |
| May 2022 | TIGUAN | SPORADIC MALFUNCTIONS IN A PRESSURE CASTING SYSTEM CAUSED INDIVIDUAL REAR WHEEL BEARING HOUSINGS TO BE FITTED WITH OXIDE INCLUSIONS |
| Apr 2022 | TIGUAN | THE FUSE IN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM OF PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLES WAS IN SOME CASES PRODUCED WITH TOO LITTLE SO-CALLED FIRE SAND |
| Mar 2022 | TIGUAN | ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVERS COULD COME LOOSE FROM THEIR ATTACHMENT |
| Nov 2021 | TIGUAN | THE BOLTED CONNECTION OF THE BRAKE LINE ON THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL HOUSING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY TIGHTENED DURING PRODUCTION |
| Jun 2021 | TIGUAN | A TOW BAR WITH A POSSIBLY DEFECTIVE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE SWIVELLING MODULE HAS BEEN FITTED |
| Feb 2021 | TIGUAN | A WELDING TO THE TUBULAR FRAME OF THE DRIVER SEATMAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY PERFORMED |
| Sept 2020 | TIGUAN | THE ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM OF THE BACKREST FRAME OF THE FRONT SEATS MAY BE INCORRECTLY WELDED |
| May 2020 | TIGUAN | THE ROOF SPOILER CAN PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE |
| Dec 2019 | TIGUAN | THE WALL THICKNESS OF THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION |
| Dec 2019 | TIGUAN | WHEELS ORDERED AND BOUGHT AT THE DEALERS MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE |
| Nov 2019 | TIGUAN | A CONDENSER MAY FAIL IN THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT |
| Aug 2019 | TIGUAN | TOO LITTLE TORQUE MAY BE PROVIDED BY THE ENGINE AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS |
| Jul 2019 | TIGUAN ALLSPACE | A WRONG MULTIPLE FUSE WAS INSTALLED IN THE ELECTRONICS BOX |
| Jul 2019 | TIGUAN | POSSIBLE CRACKS IN LEFT FRONT SEATS |
| Jun 2019 | TIGUAN | TOW BAR WITH A POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE LOCKING MECHANISM MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED |
| Nov 2018 | TIGUAN | A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE LED MODULE OF THE PANORAMA SUN ROOF CAN OCCUR |
Every Volkswagen check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Volkswagen Tiguan
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Volkswagen Tiguan
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Yes. The Allspace (extended-wheelbase 7-seat Tiguan) and the high-performance Tiguan R both share the standard Tiguan VIN format and are covered by the combined check.
Yes. eHybrid is a powertrain on the Mk2 and Mk3 Tiguan, not a separate model. All powertrains (petrol TSI, diesel TDI, eHybrid) share the Tiguan VIN format and recall coverage.
Often, yes. Platform-shared campaigns from VW Group typically affect multiple models simultaneously. Each car is registered and recalled separately under its own brand and VIN, though. The combined check returns the VW-issued recalls against this specific Tiguan; for the Ateca or Karoq, run those VRMs separately.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered Volkswagen.
Volkswagen maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.