2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA lists 40 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, 15% of all complaints for the year, tied to 1 crash and 1 injury. A related recall (25V082000) covers a rearview camera software error affecting 2022-2024 Tiguan models.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 40
- 15% of 269
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- —
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Rearview camera and infotainment system fail to boot at startup, sometimes taking up to 15 minutes to become available, blocking backup camera use.
- Forward collision warning activates on its own with no obstacle present, startling drivers.
- Automatic emergency braking triggers suddenly with no vehicle or obstacle ahead, in one case causing a sudden stop and mild passenger injury.
- Travel Assist system repeatedly reports itself unavailable with a loud alert tone, occurring multiple times in a single drive.
- Electronic parking brake and driver door/window fault messages appear together, sometimes forcing the vehicle to a stop until restarted.
When 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 31, 2022, latest Sep 18, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
- 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.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Tiguan model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many 2022 Tiguan owners reported Collision Avoidance & Cameras problems?
- NHTSA lists 40 complaints in this area for the 2022 Tiguan, which is 15% of all 269 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2022 Tiguan camera system?
- Yes. Recall 25V082000, reported February 12, 2025, covers a camera control unit error at startup that can affect the rearview camera on 2022-2024 Tiguan models. Dealers update the camera control unit software free of charge.
- Did any 2022 Tiguan camera or collision avoidance complaints involve a crash?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury linked to complaints in this problem area for the 2022 Tiguan.
- How does the 2022 Tiguan compare to other years for this problem?
- The 2022 Tiguan's 15% share of complaints in this area is higher than 2018 (6%), 2020 (14%), and 2021 (9%), though lower than 2025 (27%).