2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 274 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (113 reports).

5Recalls
274Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls

Rearview Camera May Not Display Image, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 25V082Feb 12, 202529,569 vehicles affected

A software error may occur in the camera control unit when the vehicle starts, so the rearview camera image may not display as intended.

Rearview Camera May Not Display Image, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 22V514Jul 20, 202243,091 vehicles affected

The rearview camera image may fail to appear on the infotainment screen because of a manufacturing issue with the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system.

Rear Spoiler May Detach and Become a Road Hazard

Recall 22V226Apr 6, 20226,553 vehicles affected

Some Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles may have an accessory rear hatch spoiler that is not attached securely.

Rear suspension knuckles can corrode and break

Recall 22V176Mar 23, 202210,119 vehicles affected

Certain vehicles have rear suspension knuckles that may corrode, crack, and break on the left or right side.

Loose Brake Pipe Nut Can Leak Fluid and Lengthen Stops

Recall 21V853Nov 3, 20211,285 vehicles affected

A loose nut securing a brake pipe near the right-front wheel well may allow brake fluid to leak.

Most common 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan problems

Problem areas named in the 274 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine113
Electrical System63
Lane Departure59
Unknown Or Other50
Power Train42
Forward Collision Avoidance37
Fuel/Propulsion System31
Steering26
Vehicle Speed Control14
Back Over Prevention12

What owners report

2026-10-29, Back Over Prevention
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 oil consumption test was performed. The dealer informed the contact that no issues were found within the parameters of the test. The vehicle was not diagnosed for the rearview camera failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure via telephone, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 55,000.
2026-10-25, Air Bags
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2026-10-15, Forward Collision Avoidance
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 between changes. The issue has worsened and now requires a cylinder head. I escalated with dealership management and Volkswagen Customer Care. Volkswagen refuses full coverage and offers only partial goodwill, leaving me to pay a large portion out of pocket despite the low mileage. This issue is widespread on 2022–2023 Tiguan models with the 2.0
2026-10-13, Electrical System
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, Service Brakes
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 the “Travel Assist Currently Not Available” warning is resolved. Since I purchased the vehicle (purchased brand new in 2022), this issue has occurred every year. Volkswagen has previously had to replace the steering wheel each time the issue occurred (2 swaps performed in the last two years). The issue is now occurring again for the a thi

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan safety rating

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWDNot ratedn/a54 (15.6% rollover risk)
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWDNot ratedn/a54 (16.8% rollover risk)

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan questions

Does the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan: Rearview Camera May Not Display Image, Raising Crash Risk; Rearview Camera May Not Display Image, Raising Crash Risk; Rear Spoiler May Detach and Become a Road Hazard; Rear suspension knuckles can corrode and break; Loose Brake Pipe Nut Can Leak Fluid and Lengthen Stops. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Based on 274 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (113), Electrical System (63), Lane Departure (59).

How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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