2022 Volkswagen Tiguan fuel/propulsion system problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am filing this complaint because my Volkswagen Tiguan has a serious and ongoing engine issue involving excessive oil consumption and a faulty cylinder head. The vehicle burns through an abnormal amount of oil between changes, requiring constant top‑offs, sometimes as frequently as every few…”
filed Mar 26, 2026
“The cylinder head has passages that collect carbon build up that build up outside of general maintenance that clog the cylinder head and can eventually lead to combustion failure. This car has been taken to an independent, reputable mechanic in the area, as well as now the dealer. Dealer has…”
filed Mar 5, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Tiguan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tiguan | 3 | 14% |
| 2025 Tiguan | 5 | 12% |
| 2024 Tiguan | 3 | 5% |
| 2023 Tiguan | 5 | 8% |
| 2021 Tiguan | 10 | 8% |
| 2020 Tiguan | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 Tiguan | 10 | 5% |
| 2018 Tiguan | 38 | 14% |
| 2017 Tiguan | 5 | 7% |
| 2016 Tiguan | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 Tiguan | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 Tiguan | 3 | 4% |
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.