2022 Tesla Model Y 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 Tesla Model Y | 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 859 | 266 |
| Recall campaigns | 20 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 81 | 466 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 88 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 123–129 | 26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 10,977 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Tesla Model Y | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 493 | 32 |
| Electrical System | 119 | 62 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 139 | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 130 | 6 |
| Engine | 11 | 111 |
| Lane Departure | 70 | 43 |
| Steering | 56 | 24 |
| Power Train | 15 | 42 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 32 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 36 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 9 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 37 |
2022 Tesla Model Y
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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.