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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
0
of 5 stars
Recalls
5
on record
MPG
26
combined

Open recalls on record

5 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls5
Complaints246
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan

5 recalls
246 complaints
26 MPG combined
0

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
5
Owner complaints
246
Complaints citing a crash
3

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

5 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

Enter your VIN to check if specific recalls apply to your vehicle.

Safety recalls

5 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 21V853000high

    Brake system issue

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    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.

  • 22V176000high

    Suspension issue

    SUSPENSION

    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.

  • 22V226000high

    Body/structure issue

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    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.

  • 22V514000high

    Rear-visibility system issue

    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    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."

  • 25V082000high

    Backup camera software issue

    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

    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."

Consumer complaints

246 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

246
Total
3
Crashes
0
Fires
5
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE123
  • ELECTRICAL31
  • OTHER27
  • STEERING21
  • ADAS14

Notable Issues

246 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 5 reports involve injuries. 3 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)123
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)31
miscellaneous issues27

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
SUV
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

23

City

30

Hwy

26

Comb

Annual cost
$2,300
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

Volkswagen Tiguan problems

1,351 owner complaints analysed

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Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 25V082000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 22V514000

    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 22V226000

    An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 22V176000

    A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

  5. Recall

    Recall 21V853000

    A loose brake pipe nut may allow brake fluid to leak, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.