Model year record

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 489 owner complaints on file.

Volkswagen Tiguan, 2018–2026 generation
Pictured: the 2018–2026 generation. Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V082000

Back over prevention: software

Component
Back over prevention: software
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
29,569
Reported to NHTSA
2025-02-12
Owners notified
2025-04-03

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V514000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
43,091
Reported to NHTSA
2022-07-20
Owners notified
2022-08-02

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V226000

Structure: body

Component
Structure: body
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
6,553
Reported to NHTSA
2022-04-06
Owners notified
2022-06-03

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V176000

Suspension

Component
Suspension
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
10,119
Reported to NHTSA
2022-03-23
Owners notified
2022-06-13

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V853000

Service brakes, hydraulic: critical fasteners

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,285
Reported to NHTSA
2021-11-03
Owners notified
2021-11-23

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine11336,000 mi
Electrical system612,000 mi
Unknown or other49—
Power train42—
Lane departure: assist39—
Fuel/propulsion system31—
Steering26—
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control20—
Lane departure: warning17—
Vehicle speed control14—
Visibility/wiper12—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings10—
Back over prevention: rearview system braking8—
Service brakes8—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking7—
Engine and engine cooling630,000 mi
Air bags420,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings3—
Exterior lighting3—
Wheels3—
Seat belts2—
Structure: body2—
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer136,274 mi
Electrical system: software1—
Lane departure: blind spot detection1—
Lane departure: lane keep: automatic steering116,500 mi
Lane departure: lane keep: navigation system/software116,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1—
Service brakes, hydraulic110,000 mi
Suspension1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1624 mi

The 2021 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2023 model has 5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Volkswagen Tiguan model years

All Volkswagen Tiguan recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.