Model year 2022 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan at 24–26 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 273 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
5
EPA combined mpg
24–26
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Volkswagen dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recalls for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, newest first.
Back over prevention: Software
NHTSA 25V082000Reported Feb 12, 2025
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. VW: 91NY, Audi: 90AV)
Units affected
29,569 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Remedy
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 and 1 more component
NHTSA 22V514000Reported Jul 20, 2022
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 91DV)
Components
Equipment: Electrical: Infotainment: Software; Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera
Units affected
43,091 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Remedy
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.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 66N5)
Units affected
6,553 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Remedy
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.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 42L8)
Units affected
10,119 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Remedy
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 and 1 more component
NHTSA 21V853000Reported Nov 3, 2021
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. 19Q4)
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic: Critical fasteners; Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Units affected
1,285 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Remedy
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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
Advertisement
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
Advertisement
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan owner complaints
Owners have filed 273 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, most recently on Oct 25, 2026. 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Engine
113
Electrical system
61
Unknown or other
50
Power train
42
Lane departure: Assist
39
Fuel/propulsion system
31
Steering
26
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control
20
Lane departure: Warning
17
Vehicle speed control
14
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
