2022 Volkswagen Taos vs 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Volkswagen Taos | 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 305 | 250 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 477 | 459 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 31 | 26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 23,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volkswagen Taos | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 138 | 103 |
| Electrical System | 57 | 58 |
| Power Train | 49 | 41 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 50 | 28 |
| Service Brakes | 61 | 5 |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 40 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 | 30 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 52 | 20 |
| Stalling | 37 | 32 |
| Overheating | 19 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 36 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 5 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
2022 Volkswagen Taos
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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.