2022 Volkswagen Tiguan engine problems
111 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan that has experienced ongoing excessive oil consumption. At approximately 60,000 miles, the vehicle experienced a much more serious incident. While traveling approximately 75 mph on the interstate, the vehicle began actively spraying engine oil, covering the exterior…”
filed Sep 4, 2026
“EPC light kicks on which is puts your car in limp mode, which is caused by a cylinder head issue. The EPC limits your car acceleration and speed ability, this is extremely dangerous especially on the highway. It’s been a year & Volkswagen is refusing to take responsibility and offer a recall when…”
filed Sep 4, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Tiguan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tiguan | 12 | 44% |
| 2025 Tiguan | 9 | 19% |
| 2024 Tiguan | 17 | 25% |
| 2023 Tiguan | 23 | 36% |
| 2021 Tiguan | 52 | 37% |
| 2020 Tiguan | 25 | 18% |
| 2019 Tiguan | 40 | 21% |
| 2018 Tiguan | 80 | 28% |
| 2017 Tiguan | 15 | 20% |
| 2016 Tiguan | 10 | 10% |
| 2015 Tiguan | 9 | 15% |
| 2014 Tiguan | 11 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.