2022 Hyundai Kona vs 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Hyundai Kona | 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 95 | 250 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 69 | 459 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–32 | 26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Kona | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 32 | 103 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 58 |
| Power Train | 15 | 41 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 | 30 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 40 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 28 |
| Steering | 0 | 23 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 9 | 32 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 20 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 5 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 36 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 34 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
2022 Hyundai Kona
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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.