The vehicle dossier US · 2022
2022 Volkswagen
TIGUANProblems & recalls
269 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 128 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
01 / Owner-reported evidence
What owners reported.
Categories attached to 269 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
See original component labels
These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
When reports arrived.
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 6 years with reports.
25,000 miles is the median among 14 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 10,000–36,000 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
5 recall campaigns on file.
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARECampaign 25V082000
Reported concern
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Manufacturer’s stated response
Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV.
Manufacturer campaign: VW: 91NY, Audi: 90AV
Read campaign 25V082000 at NHTSAEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARECampaign 22V514000
Reported concern
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Manufacturer’s stated response
Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.
Manufacturer campaign: 91DV
Read campaign 22V514000 at NHTSASTRUCTURE:BODYCampaign 22V226000
Reported concern
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.
Manufacturer’s stated response
Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N5.
Manufacturer campaign: 66N5
Read campaign 22V226000 at NHTSASUSPENSIONCampaign 22V176000
Reported concern
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.
Manufacturer’s stated response
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42L8.
Manufacturer campaign: 42L8
Read campaign 22V176000 at NHTSASERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERSCampaign 21V853000
Reported concern
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan vehicles. The nut that secures the brake pipe near the right-front wheel well may be loose.
Manufacturer’s stated response
Dealers will inspect and tighten the brake pipe nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q4.
Manufacturer campaign: 19Q4
Read campaign 21V853000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
Instructions. Updates. Responses.
466 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
V4622022067177_5Repair or Replace InformationNHTSA ID 11036878
Repair or Replace Information
Components: SERVICE BRAKES. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036878 at NHTSAV4823012070207_15Steering wheel sensor mat (hands on detection) and software deviation in the steering wheel detection control module -1158-.NHTSA ID 11036879
Steering wheel sensor mat (hands on detection) and software deviation in the steering wheel detection control module -1158-.
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036879 at NHTSAVOS-26-47This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: Part number 3Q0-959-435N software version n…NHTSA ID 11036886
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: Part number 3Q0-959-435N software version number 1307 has incorrect coding.
Campaign / software reference: VOS-26-47
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036886 at NHTSAV4418012043620_10Warranty Alignment WorksheetNHTSA ID 11036875
Warranty Alignment Worksheet
Components: STEERING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036875 at NHTSAV4015022033347_8Replacement instructionNHTSA ID 11036874
Replacement instruction
Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036874 at NHTSATT 00-13-04_7Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED OrderNHTSA ID 11036868
Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036868 at NHTSAV0026012081638_2Differences between a leak and seepageNHTSA ID 11036870
Differences between a leak and seepage
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11036870 at NHTSAV9123042071790_3MIB3 Recovery SolutionNHTSA ID 11035763
MIB3 Recovery Solution
Campaign / software reference: 3G0.919.360.SE
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11035763 at NHTSAVOS-26-42This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019 - Hotfix 12-V battery test(s) – No …NHTSA ID 11035772
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019 - Hotfix 12-V battery test(s) – No battery diagnosis - Inconclusive test result.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11035772 at NHTSAV9126042082628_2Over-the-Air Software Update Dealer Recovery ProcessNHTSA ID 11035765
Over-the-Air Software Update Dealer Recovery Process
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11035765 at NHTSAV1718062017813_24Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption MeasurementNHTSA ID 11035762
Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11035762 at NHTSAV9426012082648_1Replace the steering column switch for Ghost (mystery) activation.NHTSA ID 11035769
Replace the steering column switch for Ghost (mystery) activation.
Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11035769 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
Official inquiries.
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
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