2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 12%of 274 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, 12% of the 274 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The car will not stop giving me the warning “travel assist currently not available”. It comes and goes randomly and I tried turning off all the travel assist features but it still keeps beeping. Sometimes the alarm goes on and off dozens of times per minute (yes, very frequently). I already took my car to VW dealership, they updated the software, the problem got better for a few days but came back again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11725164, filed 2026-03“While driving down our sloped driveway with nothing in front of us, the automatic braking kicked in and brought our car to a very sudden halt without warning. The passenger was wearing a seatbelt and got thrown forward, causing soreness and mild injury to his shoulders. The problem has not been examined by the dealership. We adjusted the sensitivity level of this system to low as a result.”
NHTSA complaint #11528472, filed 2023-06“Travel assist goes on and off at random times . The wipers turn on and off by themselves. Also the front collision warning light comes on randomly.. what should I be doing with this vehicle… I’ve read many reviews that other people have the same issues.”
NHTSA complaint #11593253, filed 2024-06“I am reporting a serious engine defect on my 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan at approximately 39,500 miles. The vehicle has excessive oil consumption and an oil leak. The authorized dealer diagnosed the problem as requiring full cylinder head replacement. This is a major engine repair at low mileage. I previously told the dealer the vehicle needed oil added between changes. The issue has worsened and now requires a cylinder head. I escalated with dealership management and Volkswagen Customer Care. …”
NHTSA complaint #11771332, filed 2026-10“At 13k miles the vehicle started saying travel assistant is unavailable and constantly beeping. I went in the VW Camelback to get it fix they had to order a part I bought it back today March 9th 2023 to get fixed had car all day they said it was steering module which they replace car still under warranty. As soon as I drove away the car popped up travel assist not working again and the car keep slamming in the brakes will driving. Taking it back to the shop yet again.”
NHTSA complaint #11511072, filed 2023-03Related service bulletins
- 11030842Mar 25, 2026customer reports that the vehicle performed an unwarranted Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB).
- 11001522May 15, 2024These documents are for the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Warranty Extension as part of the Class Action Settlement
- 11001494May 15, 2024These documents are for the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Limited Warranty Extension as part of the Class Action Settlement
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 26% |
| 2025 | 14 | 25% |
| 2024 | 6 | 8% |
| 2023 | 9 | 13% |
| 2022 | 34 | 12% |
| 2021 | 11 | 8% |
| 2020 | 16 | 11% |
| 2019 | 25 | 13% |
| 2018 | 12 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
113 complaintsElectrical system
63 complaintsOther or unknown
50 complaintsLane departure
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
42 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
11 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 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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