2022 Volkswagen Tiguan steering problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan intermittently displays the warning “Travel Assist Currently Not Available” while driving. The warning is accompanied by an audible chime and has occurred repeatedly. The warning indicates that the vehicle’s Travel Assist system is unavailable. I am concerned because…”
filed Sep 18, 2026
“I'm experiencing a persistent Travel Assistant is not available dash light and warning beep on a repeated basis. I have taken this into the VW dealer and the did a factory reset to address the problem and that did not resolve the issue. There is a know widespread problem with several 2022 models…”
filed Aug 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Warranty Alignment Worksheet
V4418012043620_10 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 11, 2026
Steering problems in other Tiguan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tiguan | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 Tiguan | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 Tiguan | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Tiguan | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Tiguan | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 Tiguan | 12 | 4% |
| 2017 Tiguan | 12 | 16% |
| 2016 Tiguan | 12 | 13% |
| 2015 Tiguan | 9 | 15% |
| 2014 Tiguan | 20 | 24% |
| 2013 Tiguan | 27 | 19% |
| 2012 Tiguan | 20 | 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.