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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 272 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, most often about the engine (43% of complaints, typically around 30,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Tiguan model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan problems
Engine
118 complaints · 43%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption, which required the contact to add oil to the vehicle every 2 weeks. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, but the cause of the…
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The oil light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the cylinder head needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
Driver assistance
65 complaints · 24%Parts named most often: assist, adaptive cruise control, warning, warnings.
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving 30-35 MPH, the lane keep assist was oversensing and attempted to steer the vehicle into traffic. The vehicle failed to recognize the lane markings and continued to steer over the highway lanes. While driving, the brake assist was engaged…
Electrical
63 complaints · 23%Parts named most often: software, instrument panel.
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, with the cellphone device was in the wireless charging station, the contact attempted to pick up the cell phone and the cell phone was hot to the touch. The contact stated that the vehicle was scheduled for a…
Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 36,274; however, while attempting to trade in the vehicle, it was discovered that the vehicle had a branded…
Other or unspecified
49 complaints · 18%Transmission
42 complaints · 15%Fuel system
31 complaints · 11%Steering
26 complaints · 10%Speed control
14 complaints · 5%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls
Backup camera: software
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Equipment: software
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Body and structure: body
Risk: An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Suspension
Risk: A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 13, 2022. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42l8.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: critical fasteners
Risk: A loose brake pipe nut may allow brake fluid to leak, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the brake pipe nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 23, 2021. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19q4.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (118 complaints, typically around 30,000 miles); driver assistance (65 complaints); electrical (63 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 12, 2025 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Volkswagen Tiguan?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Tiguan model year since 2000, with 272 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.