2022 Volkswagen Tiguan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (53) · Power Train (36) · Steering (24)
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Safety recalls (5)
Back Over Prevention:software 2025-02-12 · campaign 25V082000 · 29,569 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:electrical:infotainment:software 2022-07-20 · campaign 22V514000 · 43,091 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Structure:body 2022-04-06 · campaign 22V226000 · 6,553 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Suspension 2022-03-23 · campaign 22V176000 · 10,119 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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:critical Fasteners 2021-11-03 · campaign 21V853000 · 1,285 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (470)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-09-17 · V0116152014815_20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suggested fuel additive
Lane Departure: Assist 2026-09-17 · TT 96 26 01 · Other
heat sensative trouble shooting explanation.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-10 · TT 57 23 01 · Other
remove key fob battery for 20 seconds to restore proper operation.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-09 · SM 39-2026 · Other
this special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Service Brakes 2026-08-27 · V4622022067177_5 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
repair or replace information
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-19 · V4823012070207_15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
steering wheel sensor mat (hands on detection) and software deviation in the steering wheel detection control module -1158-.
Showing the 6 most recent of 470 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-29 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 55,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 volkswagen tiguan. the contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable, and the camera image appeared blank. the contact also stated that the vehicle experienced excessive oil consumption, requiring the oil to be changed every 2,000 miles. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an o…”
2026-10-15 · Service Brakes“i am reporting a serious engine defect on my 2022 volkswagen tiguan at approximately 39,500 miles. the vehicle has excessive oil consumption and an oil leak. the authorized dealer diagnosed the problem as requiring full cylinder head replacement. this is a major engine repair at low mileage. i previously told the dealer the vehicle needed oil added…”
2026-10-13 · Electrical System · 75,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 volkswagen tiguan. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, an alert flashed indicating that "travel assist is no longer available," followed by a loud, persistent chiming noise that continued while driving. the vehicle was taken to an independent certified mechanic. the failure mileage was approximately 75,000.…”
2026-10-06 · Steering“my 2022 volkswagen tiguan repeatedly displays the warning: “travel assist currently not available.” when this occurs, the vehicle beeps every few seconds, which is extremely distracting while driving. i have also noticed that when the travel assist failure occurs, there is a pulsating feedback/vibration when braking. this condition continues until…”
2026-09-24 · Engine“i have only ever serviced this vehicle at vw dealerships, and took the car in for service every 10k miles. the check engine light came on just under 50k miles and it was due to a cracked leak detection pump. i paid for the repair out of pocket. after it was fixed, just a few weeks later the check engine light came back on. when i took the car back …”
2026-09-18 · Steering“my 2022 volkswagen tiguan intermittently displays the warning “travel assist currently not available” while driving. the warning is accompanied by an audible chime and has occurred repeatedly. the warning indicates that the vehicle’s travel assist system is unavailable. i am concerned because travel assist is associated with steering and lane-keep…”
2026-09-18 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“acc warning lights flash on and off, loud obnoxious beeping triggered at engine start and persists through all speeds. …”
2026-09-12 · Unknown Or Other“2022 vw tiguan, vin [xxx], 54,953 mi. infotainment screen went black; because the rearview camera image displays only on that screen, the backup camera is completely inoperative in reverse. failure is constant. i replaced a blown #20 fuse and attempted a hard restart with no result. xxx, volkswagen of [xxx] [xxx]: tech found dtc in ecm stating no …”
2026-09-06 · Lane Departure: Assist“travel assist currently unavailable warning goes off frequently in 2022 volkswagen tiguan se-r line creating a loud repetitive dinging noise which is very distracting and alarming while driving, thus causing a safety issue. this occurs even when not using travel assist features and there is no way for the consumer to disable the travel assist to p…”
2026-09-05 · Unknown Or Other · 🔥 fire“my vehicle was parked on my worksite and when i can out to check a truck in. i noticed my windows looked tinted and when i went to investigate my vehicle was on fire or smoking badly and i closed the door and call [xxx]. this was a very traumatic experience for me considering i had only purchased the vehicle from the dealership on the 18th and had …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.