2026 VW Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo AWD: The Fastest Compact Crossover In The Segment

 

Highlight: The Tiguan SEL R-Line AWD adds a 268-horsepower.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $44,560 (Base MSRP): $31,670

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system’ hill descent control; a tire pressure monitoring system; and a spare tire

2026 VW Jetta SE: The Brand’s Affordable Compact Sedan

 

Highlight: This is one of the few vehicles that starts under $30,000. 

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $28,715 (Base MSRP): $25,720

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; hill descent control; a tire pressure monitoring system; a spare tire

2025 VW Atlas SE AWD: The Brand’s Flagship Three-Row Vehicle

 

Highlight: The Atlas is being assembled in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $47,375 (Base MSRP): $39,625

Seating Capacity: 7 or 8

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system; hill descent control; a tire pressure monitoring system; and a lane assist system

2025 VW Tiguan SE R-Line Black AWD: New Design Looks To Go After The Best-Selling Toyota RAV4

Highlight: The Tiguan's new engine produces 17 additional horsepower than its predecessor.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $39,230 (Base MSRP): $31,670

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS; air bags; a rear camera; a blind spot monitoring system; a lane departure warning system’ hill descent control; a tire pressure monitoring system; and a spare tire

Its Shop Time Mondays: Over 44,000 Audi Vehicles From Model Year 2021 Are Being Recalled

Instrument Panel Display Failure

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V201000

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 44,387

Its Shop Time Mondays: VW Is Recalling 177,000 Newer Model Atlas And Atlas Cross Sports

Loose Engine Cover May Melt and Cause Fire

A loose engine cover that contacts hot surfaces in the engine compartment can melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V100000

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Its Shop Time Mondays: VW Is Recalling 114,000 Cars Due To Defective Air Bags

Driver's Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 114,478

Its Shop Time Mondays: Acura, Audi, Honda, Porsche And VW Are Recalling Over 2.6 Million 2017 And Newer Model Vehicles

Fuel Pump May Fail

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000

Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Its Shop Time Mondays: VW Is Recalling 143,000 Atlas And Atlas Cross Sports

 

Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy

A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V215000

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components AIR BAGS

Its Shop Time Mondays: Audi And VW Are Recalling Over 74,000 Newer Models Crossovers/SUVs For Engine Concerns

Damaged Connecting Rod Bearings

A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine failure causes an oil leak, this can (in rare cases) increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V753000

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Its Shop Time Mondays: Buicks, Chevys, GMCs And VWs Are Being Recalled For Seat Belt, Suspension And Other Concerns

1. Front Center Seat Belts may not be Secured

If a seat-belt bracket is not secured, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the front-row center seat position, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V792000

Manufacturer General Motors, LLC

Components SEAT BELTS

Potential Number of Units Affected 624,216

Its Shop Time Mondays: VW Is Recalling Over 200,000 Jettas For Fuel Leaks

 

Fuel Rail Bolts May Loosen Allowing Fuel Leak

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V648000

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 218,192

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Jetta vehicles. The fuel rail bolts may become loose over time, allowing fuel to leak.

Its Shop Time Mondays: VWs Are Rolling Away, While Ford (And Lincoln) Are Replacing Seat Belts

1. Key May Be Removed When Not In Park

Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V615000

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2019 Volkswagen Jetta SE: The Brand's All-New Seventh Generation Sedan

Highlight: The Jetta interior cabin is larger than most of the vehicles in the segment.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $23,005 (S Model: $19,640)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a rearview camera; daytime running lights; an automatic post collision braking system; a hill start assist system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Its Shop Time Mondays: Acura, Honda And VW Vehicles Are Being Recalled

1. Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,657,813

Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles.

Its Shop Time Mondays: Audis And Range Rovers Are Being Recalled

1. Passenger Air Bag May Deactivate

A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V474000

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 138,896

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Its Shop Time Mondays: VWs Without Keyless Entry Being Recalled

No Warning When Key is Left in Ignition/FMVSS 114

If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V824000

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 73,545

Its Shop Time Mondays: An Electrical Fire Could Ignite In VW Tiguans Equipped With A Sunroof

Sunroof Light Bar May Short Circuit

A short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire
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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V467000

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components VISIBILITY

Potential Number of Units Affected 45,457

Its Shop Time Mondays: Nissan And VW Are In The Hot Seat

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V401000

Manufacturer Nissan North America, Inc.

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 104,762