2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 274 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, 1% of the 274 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2022 Tiguan overhead consule just fell down hanging by wires. No glasses compartment so not sure what would cause the stress on it due to usage. Dealer said 2020 models had issue and have an extended warranty. The 2022 does not have any recall. Seems like design flaw VW should correct as issue comes up. If I was driving at the time. it would have hit me or passenger in the head. This is a safety concern. I have seen multiple posts where this has happened. VW said I am out of warranty and will not do anything. It is 2022 and I have seen 2020 and 2021 models with owners posting same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11740334, filed 2026-05“Instrument cluster and infotainment display were blacked out in day time from start up and for duration of drive aproximate 2 hours. Restarting had no effect, turning lights on and off had no effect on dash display. Brightness of display is controlled through infotainment display which was not visible. After 20 minute shutdown and restart display was normal again. Checking display brightness setting, it was normal. I reset it to very high. …”
NHTSA complaint #11490433, filed 2022-10Related service bulletins
- 11032219Apr 2, 2026Condition is normal due to cold fresh air and humidity
- 11030845Mar 30, 2026Moisture Accumulation
- 11021373Jul 14, 2025What to do if customer mentions water droplet within tail lights.
- 11011375Nov 27, 2024moisture witin rear tail lamp assembly
- 11005830Jul 15, 2024Phyical condensation within Taillamp cluster is an optical phenomenon and does not affect the function of the taillights.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 8 | 6% |
| 2019 | 11 | 6% |
| 2018 | 17 | 6% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 39 | 24% |
| 2010 | 19 | 17% |
| 2009 | 15 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
113 complaintsElectrical system
63 complaintsOther or unknown
50 complaintsLane departure
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
42 complaintsForward collision avoidance
34 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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