2022 Ford Escape vs 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Ford Escape | 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 231 | 266 |
| Recall campaigns | 19 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 154 | 466 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–41 | 26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 35,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 32 | 111 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 62 |
| Power Train | 31 | 42 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 61 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 31 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 43 |
| Service Brakes | 33 | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 32 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 18 | 20 |
| Stalling | 12 | 32 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 36 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 37 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
2022 Ford Escape
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.