What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Engine complaints lead the list, followed by the electrical system and lane departure.

Does the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan have recalls?

Yes. Recalls exist for this model year, and the Recalls section lists them.

Is the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?

Owner reports are mixed. Engine and electrical complaints stand out. See the sections above for the full picture.

What is the gas mileage of the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan?

See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems, Recalls and MPG

Q: How many complaints does the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan have?

NHTSA has 272 owner complaints on file.

NHTSA has 272 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan^[1]. The engine group is the biggest, with 118 complaints^[2].

272owner complaints^[1]

5recalls^[3]

24–26MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups owners report most, biggest first.

Engine. 118 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe hesitation and bucking when the car is cold, and a stumble when pulling into traffic. A few describe a sudden surge of speed.
Electrical System. 63 complaints^[5]. Owners describe the infotainment screen going dark or taking a long time to start, which can leave the rear camera and audio unavailable. Some also report odd warning messages.
Unknown Or Other. 49 complaints^[6]. These reports do not fit a single named component.
Lane Departure. 44 complaints^[7]. Owners describe driver assist alerts that come and go while driving, and lane keeping that acts up. Some say repeat shop visits did not fix it and parts were on back order.
Power Train. 42 complaints^[8]. Owners describe a delayed, jerky response after a cold start.
Forward Collision Avoidance. 34 complaints^[9].
Fuel/Propulsion System. 31 complaints^[10].
Steering. 26 complaints^[11].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2022 Tiguan is necessarily included.

Back Over Prevention › Software (25V082), February 2025. About 29,569 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[12]
Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Software (22V514), July 2022. About 43,091 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Structure › Body (22V226), April 2022. About 6,553 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, parts separating. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Suspension (22V176), March 2022. About 10,119 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Critical Fasteners (21V853), November 2021. About 1,285 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Tiguan, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive^[4]	23 / 30 / 26	$2,600
Tiguan 4motion, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[17]	22 / 29 / 25	$2,700
Tiguan R-Line 4motion, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive^[18]	21 / 28 / 24	$2,800

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD^[19]	n/a	n/a	5	4	15.6%
SUV FWD^[20]	n/a	n/a	5	4	16.8%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan with 2.0L 4-cylinder^[21]	164 to 184 hp

How 2022 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Tiguan model year. The 2022 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2009	168	3
2010	110	2
2011	162	3
2012	153	3
2013	140	3
2014	84	3
2015	62	4
2016	97	2
2017	76	4
2018	292	14
2019	193	5
2020	141	3
2021	143	5
2022	272	5
2023	70	1
2024	76	2
2025	53	3
2026	37	0

NHTSA's counts for the Tiguan show 272 complaints and 5 recalls for 2022^[3]. Among the 19 model years listed, 17 have fewer complaints than 2022 and 1 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2018 (292)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2022 Tiguan?

The 2022 Tiguan has 272 complaints on file^[1]. Engine reports lead the list at 118^[2]. Electrical and driver assist reports follow^[5]^[7]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales, so they show what owners raise and not how often cars fail. Check the recalls section and the by-year comparison on this page before you decide^[3].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan?: Engine complaints lead the list, followed by the electrical system and lane departure^[2]^[5]^[7].
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan have recalls?: Yes. Recalls exist for this model year, and the Recalls section lists them^[3].
How many complaints does the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan have?: NHTSA has 272 owner complaints on file^[1].
Is the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?: Owner reports are mixed. Engine and electrical complaints stand out^[2]^[5]. See the sections above for the full picture.
What is the gas mileage of the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan?: See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Volkswagen Tiguan

2013 140 complaints, 3 recalls
2016 97 complaints, 2 recalls
2017 76 complaints, 4 recalls
2018 292 complaints, 14 recalls
2019 193 complaints, 5 recalls
2020 141 complaints, 3 recalls
2021 143 complaints, 5 recalls
2022 this page
2025 53 complaints, 3 recalls

Compare all model years of the Volkswagen Tiguan

All Volkswagen models

Similar cars from 2022: small suvs

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class 5 complaints, 2 recalls
2022 Mitsubishi Outlander 229 complaints, 10 recalls
2022 Tesla Model Y 873 complaints, 20 recalls
2022 Ford Bronco Sport 369 complaints, 15 recalls
2022 Kia Telluride 327 complaints, 7 recalls
2022 Lexus RX 39 complaints, 0 recalls

All small suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 272 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan (3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
118 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 33,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Volkswagen Tiguan model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Tiguan, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 30 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
63 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
49 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
44 complaints name the lane departure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
42 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
34 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
31 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
26 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 25V082, filed February 12, 2025: Back Over Prevention › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 22V514, filed July 20, 2022: Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 22V226, filed April 6, 2022: Structure › Body. NHTSA recall database
Recall 22V176, filed March 23, 2022: Suspension. NHTSA recall database
Recall 21V853, filed November 3, 2021: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Critical Fasteners. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Tiguan 4motion, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 29 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Tiguan R-Line 4motion, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 15.6%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.8%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 164 to 184 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan: problems, recalls and fuel economy