Every 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 25V082000
Feb 12, 2025Back Over Prevention:Software
- Problem
- 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."
- 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.
Full recall details for 25V082000 →Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 22V514000
Jul 20, 2022Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- 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."
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V514000 →Structure · NHTSA 22V226000
Jun 4, 2022Structure:Body
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V226000 →Suspension · NHTSA 22V176000
Mar 23, 2022Suspension
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V176000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 21V853000
Mar 11, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V853000 →
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 270 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, reporting 3 crashes, 1 fires, 5 injuries. Volkswagen has issued at least 470 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine112
- Electrical System62
- Lane Departure59
- Unknown Or Other49
- Power Train42
- Forward Collision Avoidance36
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (109)
- Equipment (109)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (101)
- Unknown Or Other (100)
- Engine (49)
- Seat Belts (29)
Read Volkswagen Tiguan owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 270 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“My vehicle was parked on my worksite and when I can out to check a truck in. I noticed my windows looked tinted and when I went to investigate my vehicle was on fire or smoking badly and I closed the door and call [XXX].”
2022 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUANSep 5, 2026 · TX
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11762316
Crash
“The car was in the cruise control with auto mode and it just veered to the left from a car in front and crashed into the median and totaled the car.”
2022 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUANAug 28, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11683773
Injury reported
“- The sunroof control panel has gradually peeled away from the foam on the roof of the car and is now dangling. It's distracting and unsafe while driving. This is clearly a defect and safety hazard as it's fallen while I'm driving and hit me in the head.”
2022 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUANAug 22, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11682531
Injury reportedCrash
“This is a 2022 Volkswagon Tiguan. It is not my vehicle. I was hit on my bicycle by the driver of this vehicle on August 10, 2023. The driver turned left into me while i was proceeding straight. That piece in the photo on the hood impaled me and left me with a 2 larges puncture wounds in my thigh.”
2022 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUANSep 4, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11542490
Injury reported
“While driving down our sloped driveway with nothing in front of us, the automatic braking kicked in and brought our car to a very sudden halt without warning. The passenger was wearing a seatbelt and got thrown forward, causing soreness and mild injury to his shoulders.”
2022 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUANJun 23, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11528472
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