2022 Volkswagen Atlas 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 Volkswagen Atlas | 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 182 | 268 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 455 | 466 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volkswagen Atlas | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 50 | 111 |
| Electrical System | 44 | 62 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 20 | 33 |
| Service Brakes | 46 | 6 |
| Power Train | 4 | 42 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 44 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 31 |
| Air Bags | 30 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 32 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 20 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 37 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 36 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
2022 Volkswagen Atlas
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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.