Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that after an oil change, additional oil needed to be added to the engine. The oil light was illuminated. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle was slow to respond. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was eventually diagnosed, and determined that the oil was leaking into the valve. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to smoke and then stalled. The brake lines were flushed. The contact had an altercation with the dealer and was banned from the location. The manufacturer was contacted, and opened a case, but declined a buyback. There was no additional communication. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption, which required the contact to add oil to the vehicle every 2 weeks. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the contact noticed blue-colored smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam phaser was leaking oil and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
The contact owned a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact pulled over and added oil to the engine. The failure occurred on several occasions, and the contact stated he consistently added oil for the vehicle to return to normal operation. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the dealer stated that it was normal to consistently check and add oil to the engine and stated that the issue was not a failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The oil light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the cylinder head needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because parts were on back order. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the service and the general manufacturer. The manager informed the contact to continue driving the vehicle and to continue to take it in for the oil to be topped off. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, there was an abnormal amount of white smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The check engine and oil warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the message "Add oil to the Engine" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the cylinder head needed to be replaced and that oil needed to be added every month due to excessive oil consumption. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he observed excessive smoke coming from the exhaust pipes. The low oil warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the valve steam seals. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who then diagnosed a failure with the fuel vapor leak detection pump. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 1,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving on a highway at 60 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 25 MPH. The Electronic Power Control system (EPC) warning light was illuminated, and the message "Max Engine Speed - 3,000 RPM" was displayed. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that it was a known failure; however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the EPC warning light illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The vehicle was towed to the dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.
After a cold start the car stutters and jerks on start up. The engine rattles and It kangaroos on acceleration while the revs fluctuate between 1000 - 1500 rpm but the car drives as if it were in limp mode causing it not to accelerate. This is a huge safety issue when you are trying to pull out onto a main street which causes others to break to avoid an accident. I've taken it into three different Volkswagen dealerships a total of 8 times but due to the car not having a dashboard light on or an error code they immediately told me the car was fine and there's nothing they can do being they can't replicate the issue. The second issue is when I'm at a stop light or stop sign and upon releasing the brake pedal the car engine doesn't kick back on and restart. It starts rolling backward and I've almost hit people. I get an error message on the dash telling me to manually restart the car. …
I am experiencing excessive oil consumption in my Volkswagen Tiguan. I took my vehicle to one authorized dealership which diagnosed the issue as "pushed up" valve seals and recommended replacement. Seeking a second opinion at another authorized dealership, they diagnosed the problem as requiring a full cylinder head replacement. This significant discrepancy in diagnosis is concerning. I also experienced a significant delay in receiving critical service invoices (dated March 28th and April 14th, received on April 28th), raising concerns about timely notification of potential safety issues. Furthermore, I am aware of a publicly known class action lawsuit regarding excessive oil consumption in the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, suggesting this may be a broader issue. …
Engine complaints in other Tiguan years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan?
NHTSA has 118 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, 43% of the model year's 272 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 30,000 miles, and 33% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.