2023 Honda CR-V vs 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Honda CR-V | 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 507 | 59 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 78 | 340 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–40 | 26–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 9,350 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 320 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 38 | 7 |
| Engine | 21 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 10 |
| Lane Departure | 31 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 25 | 2 |
| Structure | 22 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 9 |
2023 Honda CR-V
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.