2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 244 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan overview page.
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
“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 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
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan have engine problems?
Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan: 102 of 244 complaints on file (41.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan have in total?
244 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
