2022 Volkswagen Tiguan problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 269 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, filed between 2021-12-01 and 2026-09-24. The most common problem areas are the engine (112, 42%), electrical system (62, 23%) and lane departure (44, 16%). Owners reported 3 crashes, 1 fire and 5 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 112 | 42% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 62 | 23% | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 49 | 18% | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 44 | 16% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 42 | 16% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 33 | 12% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 31 | 12% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 25 | 9% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 5% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 12 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 10 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 2% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 1% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 1% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Engine: 112 complaints
- 112 complaints of 269 (42%) name the engine.
- 25 of them also name the fuel/propulsion system; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan covers this system.
Electrical system: 62 complaints
- 62 complaints of 269 (23%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 15 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 fire and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan covers this system.
Lane departure: 44 complaints
- 44 complaints of 269 (16%) name the lane departure — lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist.
- 17 of them also name the steering; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan covers this system.
Power train: 42 complaints
- 42 complaints of 269 (16%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 23 of them also name the engine; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan covers this system.
Forward collision avoidance: 33 complaints
- 33 complaints of 269 (12%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 13 of them also name the lane departure; owners reported 1 crash and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan covers this system.
Fuel/propulsion system: 31 complaints
- 31 complaints of 269 (12%) name the fuel/propulsion system — the fuel tank, pump, lines, injectors and fuel-system controls.
- 25 of them also name the engine; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 71 |
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2025 | 50 |
| 2026 | 80 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names TIGUAN, model year 2022. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan's most common problem areas are the engine (112 of 269 complaints), electrical system (62 of 269 complaints) and lane departure (44 of 269 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
NHTSA has 269 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, including 3 reported crashes and 1 reported fire.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan's problems?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan; 0 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.