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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 3.3× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
245Complaints
5Recalls
3Crashes
0Fires
5Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Engine (41.6% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Engine complaints here are 3.3× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.

None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Engine102 · 41.6%No official action
Electrical System54 · 22%No official action
Power Train41 · 16.7%No official action
Lane Departure: Assist33 · 13.5%No official action
Fuel/propulsion System28 · 11.4%No official action
Steering22 · 9%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE102 · 41.6%
Unspecified / other43 · 17.6%
POWER TRAIN41 · 16.7%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM28 · 11.4%
STEERING22 · 9%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL18 · 7.3%
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING15 · 6.1%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL13 · 5.3%

Percentages are the share of the 245 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 5 campaigns

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 21V853000 · 2021 · reported 11/03/2021

A loose brake pipe nut may allow brake fluid to leak, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Suspension

NHTSA campaign 22V176000 · 2022 · reported 03/23/2022

A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:body

NHTSA campaign 22V226000 · 2022 · reported 04/06/2022

An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

NHTSA campaign 22V514000 · 2022 · reported 07/20/2022

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention:software

NHTSA campaign 25V082000 · 2025 · reported 02/12/2025

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“I am having a delay in acceleration on this car. Car hesitates badly. Feels like it just doesn’t want to go. And I have to…”NHTSA complaint 11536946 — filed 08/07/2023 · ENGINE
“There is a delayed acceleration issues on my brand new car, which have become progressively worse and worse. You press on the gas pedal and…”NHTSA complaint 11529827 — filed 06/30/2023 · ENGINE
“Engine and transmission will bog down while driving, when restating the car 1 hour after a trip. In other words, many times after sitting for…”NHTSA complaint 11528917 — filed 06/26/2023 · ENGINE

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 102 of 245 NHTSA complaints (41.6%), followed by electrical system (54), unspecified/other issues (43), power train (41). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan have?

245 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?

Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V853000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan's reported problems?

0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.