2022 Volkswagen Tiguan visibility/wiper problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The wipers of this car go on and off automatically and you are not able to turn off the feature. They go on without rain or any debris on the windshield. I already took it to a Volkswagen dealer and they accepted the error and replaced the steering wheel, saying this was the cause. With the new…”
filed Feb 4, 2026
“The vehicle's sunroof glass failed catastrophically and shattered spontaneously without any external impact or contributing factor. The glass was not safety glass and shattered into sharp shards, dispersing throughout the vehicle interior, including the rear seating area. This failure posed a…”
filed Jan 26, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Tiguan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tiguan | 3 | 11% |
| 2024 Tiguan | 8 | 12% |
| 2023 Tiguan | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 Tiguan | 8 | 6% |
| 2020 Tiguan | 10 | 7% |
| 2019 Tiguan | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 Tiguan | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 Tiguan | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Tiguan | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Tiguan | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 Tiguan | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 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.