Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 3.3× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
244Complaints
5Recalls
3Crashes
0Fires
5Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine (41.8% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Engine complaints here are 3.3× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Engine
102 · 41.8%
not available
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Electrical System
54 · 22.1%
not available
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Power Train
41 · 16.8%
not available
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Lane Departure: Assist
33 · 13.5%
not available
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Fuel/propulsion System
28 · 11.5%
not available
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Steering
22 · 9%
not available
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Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 244 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 5 campaigns
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
A loose brake pipe nut may allow brake fluid to leak, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“I am having a delay in acceleration on this car. Car hesitates badly. Feels like it just doesnât want to go. And I have to…”NHTSA complaint 11536946 — filed 08/07/2023 · ENGINE
“There is a delayed acceleration issues on my brand new car, which have become progressively worse and worse. You press on the gas pedal and…”NHTSA complaint 11529827 — filed 06/30/2023 · ENGINE
“Engine and transmission will bog down while driving, when restating the car 1 hour after a trip. In other words, many times after sitting for…”NHTSA complaint 11528917 — filed 06/26/2023 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 102 of 244 NHTSA complaints (41.8%), followed by electrical system (54), unspecified/other issues (43), power train (41). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
244 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V853000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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