NHTSA has received 261 owner complaints about the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, or 55.8 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.33, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #68 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Volkswagen models its rate is 91% higher; against other Compact SUVs it is 10% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2021-12-01 and 2026-09-01. Median delay from incident to filing: 14 days.
261Complaints
55.8Complaints per year on the road
1.33Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
5Recalls
1.1%Share involving a crash or fire
88Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2021) drew 24.0 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2023) drew 16.3 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 106 complaints, 43% higher than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Engine (43.7% of complaints), followed by Electrical (16.9%) and Driver-assist systems (8.4%). Engine complaints are 2.0 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Engine reports, owners most often mention “oil”, “consumption”, “excessive”, “cylinder head” and “engine”. 3 reports (1.1%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 5 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 29 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was years three to five (41% of incidents). In the last 12 months 88 new complaints were filed, versus 43 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for this model year. 23% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles1.33
vs. other Volkswagen models1.91
vs. other 2022 models1.43
vs. other Compact SUVs0.9
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (106)1.43
The car was in the cruise control with auto mode and it just veered to the left from a car in front and crashed into the median and totaled the car.
Brakes · 2025-08-28 · ODI 11683773 · Crash
- The sunroof control panel has gradually peeled away from the foam on the roof of the car and is now dangling. It’s distracting and unsafe while driving. This is clearly a defect and safety hazard as it’s fallen while I’m driving and hit me in the head.
Interior & equipment · 2025-08-22 · ODI 11682531
Description of Defect: The central MIB3 infotainment touchscreen on my 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan has suffered a complete blackout and is entirely unresponsive.
Interior & equipment · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761433
I got this car in 2024 and it burns through oil. I am constantly replacing the oil and have had to have the seals replaced a couple of times. Every 200 to 300 miles I have to put oil in it. It’s too new of a car for that.
Engine · 2026-08-29 · ODI 11760563
Consuming too much oil and only getting worse. Have to add 1 qt of oil around every 400 miles. Worried that all the burning could cause a vehicle fire
Engine · 2026-08-28 · ODI 11760448
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Campaign 25V082000 · 2025-02-12
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."
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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Campaign 22V514000 · 2022-07-20
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."
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk: An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk: A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Campaign 21V853000 · 2021-11-03
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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan?
261 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, or about 55.8 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The most common category is Engine, accounting for 43.7% of complaints.
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 88 new complaints were filed, versus 43 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 261 owner complaints about the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, or 55.8 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.33, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #68 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Volkswagen models its rate is 91% higher; against other Compact SUVs it is 10% lower.