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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed

Recall campaigns

5

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

278

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2022 Tiguan and 278 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is engine, with 113 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER54
  2. POWER TRAIN42
  3. LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST39
  4. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM31
  5. STEERING26
  6. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL20

2022 Tiguan Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · 25V082000

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."

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 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 22V514000

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."

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.

STRUCTURE:BODY · 22V226000

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.

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.

SUSPENSION · 22V176000

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.

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 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · 21V853000

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.

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.

Check Your VIN at NHTSA

2022 Tiguan Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
V1718032037201_21Oct 29, 2026ENGINEChecking engine oil level.11039313
V0017132033846_27Oct 29, 2026ENGINEPrevent Sporatic Misfire Faults.11039303
V0118122014603_22Oct 28, 2026ENGINEReprogramming Control Module process11039307
V9422012066639_7Oct 27, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCondensation11039326
V9419012011521_22Oct 27, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCondensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses11039325
Dealer 91UB 20261026Oct 23, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis OTA update addresses a potential issue with special characters being broadcast over HD radio.11039300
Bulletin 91UB 20261026Oct 23, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis OTA update addresses a potential issue with special characters being broadcast over HD radio.11039298
V1917012022548_16Oct 15, 2026ENGINEIdentifying and Mixing Volkswagen Engine Coolants11039314
V0116132033805_12Oct 15, 2026ENGINEEngine missfire diagnostic aid11039306
V0123022069588_4Oct 14, 2026ENGINEWhen replacing Evaporative Emissions System components, it is not always necessary to replace the entire EVAP canister system as a complete assembly, if the failed components ar…11039308
V0018092053065_8Oct 1, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERSafety Related Inquiry and Reporting11039304
V0116152014815_20Sep 17, 2026ENGINESuggested fuel additive11038146
TT 96 26 01Sep 17, 2026LANE DEPARTURE: ASSISTHeat Sensative Trouble Shooting Explanation.11038145
TT 57 23 01Sep 10, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERRemove Key FOB battery for 20 seconds to restore proper operation.11038144
SM 39-2026Sep 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.11038143
V4622022067177_5Aug 27, 2026SERVICE BRAKESRepair or Replace Information11036878
V4823012070207_15Aug 19, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERSteering wheel sensor mat (hands on detection) and software deviation in the steering wheel detection control module -1158-.11036879
VOS-26-47Aug 14, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the…11036886
V4418012043620_10Aug 11, 2026STEERINGWarranty Alignment Worksheet11036875
V4015022033347_8Aug 10, 2026POWER TRAINReplacement instruction11036874
All 2022 Tiguan records at NHTSA

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