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Buying a used 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan? Check these 5 recalls first
Two high-severity recalls stand out: a loose brake line nut and a rear suspension part that can break. Three medium ones cover the rear spoiler and two separate backup camera blackouts. Complaint volume is high for a recent year — 266 unverified owner reports to NHTSA, with 3 crashes, 1 fire and 5 injuries. Engine dominates at 111 reports, well ahead of electrical at 62, and lane departure drew 43, a notably large share.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask whether the brake line nut recall was done; look for fluid seepage at the lines.
- Get an engine inspection and oil consumption history — engine is by far the top complaint area.
- Test the lane departure system and the backup camera repeatedly on the drive.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Volkswagen dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan brake line nut may be loose | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Volkswagen Tiguan, Taos rear suspension part can break | Suspension | high |
| Volkswagen Tiguan rear spoiler can come off while driving | Structure | medium |
| Volkswagen SUVs and sedans: backup camera may go blank | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Volkswagen Tiguan and Audi Q3 backup camera blackout | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
266 complaints filed for this model year, including 3 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 5 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 111 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 75 | None found |
| Electrical System | 62 | None found |
| Power Train | 42 | None found |
| Fuel System | 31 | None found |
| Steering | 24 | None found |