The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan's moderate safety profile includes 5 recall campaigns and 223 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

223

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

22V5140002022-20-07

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."

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

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22V1760002022-23-03

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.

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

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21V8530002021-03-11

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.

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

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22V2260002022-06-04

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.

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

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25V0820002025-12-02

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."

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

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan has accumulated 223 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine41

02Unknown Or Other16

03Electrical System12

04Engine,fuel/propulsion System11

05Visibility/wiper8

223 total across 1 model years (2022–2022)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volkswagen Tiguan Fuel Economy

24–26mpg combined

21-23city

28-30hwy

$1,700-$1,800/yr

With 3 configurations tested, the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan ranges from 24 to 26 MPG combined. That's a 2 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Tiguan - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city30 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

Tiguan 4motion - Automatic (S8)

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

22 city29 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average

Tiguan R-Line 4motion - Automatic (S8)

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

21 city28 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan

35States

26%in top 3

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 35 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

FLFlorida

1,71810%

CACalifornia

1,5399%

TXTexas

1,2727%

NYNew York

1,0096%

ILIllinois

9215%

PAPennsylvania

7975%

DCWashington DC

7644%

DEDelaware

7524%

MDMaryland

6544%

MOMissouri

6254%

NJNew Jersey

6043%

GAGeorgia

5573%

COColorado

5223%

MNMinnesota

5163%

OHOhio

4923%

AZArizona

4803%

NCNorth Carolina

3762%

WA310

MI279

TN271

NV261

NH240

CT230

UT228

IN228

OK218

OR184

WI175

MA169

KY159

RI158

NE119

ME103

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2022.

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan a good car to buy?

The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan has 5 recalls on record. There are 5 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan?

NHTSA shows 5 recall campaigns for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Depending on configuration, the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan delivers 24–26 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, based on 223 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.