2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 17 Tiguan years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan has 269 NHTSA complaints, 5 recalls, and a complaint index of 100 — the worst among all 16 model years tracked, ranked 1 of 16 worst-first. Engine complaints make up 47% of reports, earning it an Avoid verdict relative to other Tiguan years.
- Complaints
- 269
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22 city / 29 hwy
Top 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine126 (47%)
- Electrical System64 (24%)
- Other49 (18%)
- Lane Departure44 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain42 (16%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras40 (15%)
- Fuel System31 (12%)
- Steering25 (9%)
- Visibility & Wipers13 (5%)
- Brakes7 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration at low speeds, requiring hard braking to stop the vehicle.
- Infotainment and rear camera systems go blank or take an extended time to boot, disabling backup camera and audio.
- Electrical faults trigger multiple error messages together, including door contact, window, and electronic parking brake faults that force a full restart to move the car.
- The panoramic sunroof has been reported to shatter while driving at highway speed with no impact, sending glass into the cabin.
- Doors have unlocked automatically when shifting into park, raising safety concerns about unintended unlocking.
- Cruise control with lane-centering has been described as veering into a median or off the road without driver input.
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V082000Feb 12, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras29,569 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV.
- NHTSA 22V514000Jul 20, 2022Other43,091 vehicles
Equipment:electrical:infotainment:software
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.
- NHTSA 22V226000Apr 6, 2022Structure & Body6,553 vehicles
Structure:body
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.
Risk: An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N5.
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Tiguan years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
- Compared to other Tiguan model years, the 2022 ranks worst, with a complaint index of 100 and 269 NHTSA complaints, giving it an Avoid verdict relative to other years of this model.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan?
- The engine is the top problem area, accounting for 126 complaints, or 47% of all reports, with a median failure mileage of 30,000 miles.
- Does the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2022 Tiguan, covering the rearview camera control unit, infotainment software, rear hatch spoiler installation, rear suspension knuckles, and a loose brake pipe nut.
- How does the 2022 Tiguan compare to other years?
- Among all 16 Tiguan model years with data, 2022 has the highest complaint index at 100 and ranks 1st worst, while years like 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 are rated Best with much lower indexes.
- What did owners report about electrical issues in the 2022 Tiguan?
- Owners reported 64 electrical complaints, 24% of the total, including infotainment screens going blank, loss of audio, and one reported fire, with a median failure mileage of 19,137 miles.