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Volkswagen Tiguan 2022 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

273Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
8Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine119 complaints

119 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems107 complaints

107 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V082000.

Electrical System63 complaints

63 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other50 complaints

50 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train42 complaints

42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes9 complaints

9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V853000.

Air Bags5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V226000.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V176000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

21V853000Reported November 3, 2021 - 1,285 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on November 3, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 1,285 vehicles across all affected models.

22V176000Reported March 23, 2022 - 10,119 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on March 23, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 10,119 vehicles across all affected models.

22V226000Reported April 6, 2022 - 6,553 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on April 6, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 6,553 vehicles across all affected models.

22V514000Reported July 20, 2022 - 43,091 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on July 20, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 43,091 vehicles across all affected models.

25V082000Reported February 12, 2025 - 29,569 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on February 12, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 29,569 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20211
202234
202371
202433
202550
202684
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.