Worst 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 90 | — | — | 44,250 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 48 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 39 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 28 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 25 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 14 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 37,800 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Software | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Automatic Steering | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure:Lane Keep:Navigation System/Software | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~90,617 vehicles.
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."
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."
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.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan vehicles. The nut that secures the brake pipe near the right-front wheel well may be loose.
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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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