2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 245 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan overview page.
What owners report
“When letting off the gas and then step on the gas again the transmission âslipsâ as if it does but know what gear it should…”NHTSA complaint 11537994 — filed 08/11/2023
“The first and most pressing issue is the throttle lag. From a dead stop (red light/stop sign) the car will not accelerate when the gas…”NHTSA complaint 11534472 — filed 07/25/2023
“The engine has a hesitation at take off. It happens every morning and throughout the day. At a stop light it will hesitate on take…”NHTSA complaint 11530588 — filed 07/06/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan: 41 of 245 complaints on file (16.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan have in total?
245 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
