2022 Volkswagen Tiguan power train problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2022 VW Tiguan SE had PCV (positive crankshaft ventilation) also known as air-oil separator failed just outside of warranty creating a pressure cooker like effect in the engine which caused several seals and hoses, (such as the upper/front timing cover gaskets, rear main seal, and valve stem seals)…”
filed Aug 18, 2026
“The vehicle intermittently fails to accelerate normally from a stop, especially in hot weather and when the A/C is running. When pressing the accelerator, the vehicle can hesitate for an extended period before moving. In a recent incident recorded on video (reference attachment), I pressed the…”
filed Jul 2, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Replacement instruction
V4015022033347_8 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 10, 2026
Power Train problems in other Tiguan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tiguan | 5 | 19% |
| 2025 Tiguan | 5 | 11% |
| 2024 Tiguan | 5 | 7% |
| 2023 Tiguan | 8 | 13% |
| 2021 Tiguan | 11 | 8% |
| 2020 Tiguan | 5 | 4% |
| 2019 Tiguan | 17 | 9% |
| 2018 Tiguan | 49 | 17% |
| 2017 Tiguan | 5 | 7% |
| 2016 Tiguan | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 Tiguan | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 Tiguan | 1 | 1% |
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.