2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 272 owner complaints for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. The EPA rates it 24 to 26 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 5
- Owner complaints
- 272
- Crashes / fires reported
- 3 / 1
- EPA combined
- 24–26 MPG
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls
Back Over PreventionFeb 12, 2025 · NHTSA 25V082000+
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.
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."
Back Over PreventionJul 20, 2022 · NHTSA 22V514000+
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.
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."
StructureApr 6, 2022 · NHTSA 22V226000+
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.
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.
SuspensionMar 23, 2022 · NHTSA 22V176000+
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.
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.
Service Brakes, HydraulicNov 3, 2021 · NHTSA 21V853000+
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Engine113
- Electrical System63
- Unknown or Other49
- Lane Departure44
- Power Train42
- Forward Collision Avoidance34
- Fuel/Propulsion System31
- Steering26
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan | 2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S8) | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,450 |
| Tiguan 4motion | 2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S8) | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,550 |
| Tiguan R-Line 4motion | 2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (S8) | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,700 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, most recently for the back over prevention (Feb 12, 2025). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan problems?
Owners filed 272 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are engine (113), electrical system (63), unknown or other (49).
What gas mileage does the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan get?
The EPA rates the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan at 24 to 26 MPG combined (best version: 23 city / 30 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.