How many transmission complaints does the 2022 VW Tiguan have?

NHTSA lists 42 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, which is 16% of the 269 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2022 Tiguan's transmission?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this Transmission & Powertrain complaint category for the 2022 Tiguan.

What do owners say happens with the transmission?

Owners describe hesitation or a brief stall when shifting into drive after the car sits, followed by a sudden surge of acceleration, especially during cold starts and low-speed maneuvers.

Did the transmission issue cause any crashes?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 42 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Tiguan.

Is the 2022 Tiguan worse than other years for this issue?

The 2022 Tiguan's 16% share of complaints in this area is higher than most other Tiguan years shown, though the 2018 model year had a higher 17% share with 49 complaints.

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 42 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, 16% of its 269 total complaints for the year. No related recall covers this area. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in these complaints.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 42; 16% of 269
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: —
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the transmission hesitates or stalls briefly when first put into drive after the engine has been sitting for several hours, then lurches forward with a burst of power.
Several owners describe cold-start hesitation where the vehicle bogs down or fails to respond to the gas pedal for a moment before suddenly catching up and accelerating hard.
Some owners report unpredictable low-speed shifting, especially below 25 mph, where the vehicle lags and then surges forward without warning, including while backing up a slope.
Owners describe power loss during gear changes between 1st and 2nd or 2nd and 3rd gear that dealers were sometimes unable to duplicate during diagnostic visits.
A few owners report the hesitation and lurching is worse while turning, whether the engine is cold or already warmed up.

When 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 1, 2021, latest Aug 18, 2026.

42 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2021 to Aug 2026; peak Jun 2023 (6).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Tiguan model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200920 (12%)
20106 (5%)
20118 (5%)
20127 (5%)
20136 (4%)
20141 (1%)
20152 (3%)
20163 (3%)
20175 (7%)
201849 (17%)
201917 (9%)
20205 (4%)
202111 (8%)
202242 (16%)
20238 (12%)
20245 (7%)
20256 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2022 VW Tiguan have?: NHTSA lists 42 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, which is 16% of the 269 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Tiguan's transmission?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to this Transmission & Powertrain complaint category for the 2022 Tiguan.
What do owners say happens with the transmission?: Owners describe hesitation or a brief stall when shifting into drive after the car sits, followed by a sudden surge of acceleration, especially during cold starts and low-speed maneuvers.
Did the transmission issue cause any crashes?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 42 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Tiguan.
Is the 2022 Tiguan worse than other years for this issue?: The 2022 Tiguan's 16% share of complaints in this area is higher than most other Tiguan years shown, though the 2018 model year had a higher 17% share with 49 complaints.