The Lemon Index2022 Volkswagen Tiguan.
The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan is worse than average by owner complaints: 189 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 189, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 24 to 26 mpg combined. The best Volkswagen Tiguan year is 2014.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 272 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Volkswagen Tiguan year. 2022 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 10K to 58K miles on the car (15 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 5
- back over prevention 2025
An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended.
- back over prevention 2022
The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display.
- body structure 2022
Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.
Show all 5 recalls
- suspension 2022
A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available.
- brakes 2021
The nut that secures the brake pipe near the right-front wheel well may be loose.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Volkswagen told dealers about
Volkswagen sent dealers 470 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Engine oil consumption measurement
- Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise from front…
- Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with any…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2450–2700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Radio rarely has volume. Engine acceleration at breaking. Shifting erratic.
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan owner · NHTSA complaint 11454949
More owner reports
The car puffs smoke out the tail pipes which leads to needing a new engine installed due to a mid yoke by Volkswagen. This is a common problem amongst 2022 vw that Iâve researched and found
NHTSA complaint 11692477
It does not accelerate when putting the gas petal all the way down at all or like a boom forward all of sudden. It's random when it's going to do it.
NHTSA complaint 11538055
Quick answers
Is the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.9× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 189; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Volkswagen Tiguan year by this measure is 2014.
What are the most common 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (42%), electrical (23%) and transmission & drivetrain (20%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
5 safety recalls (latest: back over prevention). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan get?
24 to 26 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 20% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan cost in fuel a year?
About $2450 to $2700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
2.0L 4-cyl.
What Volkswagen Tiguan year is better than the 2022?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2015 and 2021.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works