2022 Buick Encore GX vs 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Buick Encore GX | 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 32 | 268 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 601 | 466 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Encore GX | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 111 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 62 |
| Power Train | 13 | 42 |
| Lane Departure | 0 | 44 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 31 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 33 |
| Steering | 0 | 25 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 0 | 37 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 36 |
| Stalling | 0 | 32 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 20 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
2022 Buick Encore GX
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.