2022 Toyota Highlander vs 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Toyota Highlander | 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 245 | 266 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 160 | 466 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–36 | 26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 27,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Highlander | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 111 |
| Power Train | 51 | 42 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 62 |
| Lane Departure | 8 | 43 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 16 | 32 |
| Structure | 42 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 37 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 20 | 36 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 5 |
| Stalling | 5 | 32 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 37 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 20 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
2022 Toyota Highlander
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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.