2022 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motionFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion

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City
22
MPG
Highway
29
MPG
Combined
25
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
22
Hwy
29
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,700

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
357 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems227 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 227 owner complaints for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion. Top reported issues include engine, advanced safety (adas) and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Engine
100
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
57
Electrical System
52
Power Train
39
Fuel System
28
Steering
20
Visibility / Wipers
13
Speed Control
12

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion problems by category: Engine: 100 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 57 complaints, Electrical System: 52 complaints, Power Train: 39 complaints, Fuel System: 28 complaints, Steering: 20 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 13 complaints, Speed Control: 12 complaints.

5
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
5
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

EngineFiled: 05/25/2026ODI#11739902
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE, ~70,000 miles. The vehicle experienced a cylinder head failure in the EA888 2.0L TSI engine, causing the check-engine light to illuminate. The cylinder head developed intern…
Electrical SystemFiled: 10/04/2025ODI#11691378
The car will randomly jump, buck, engine accelerate . Even if I brake or put in park when engine on, it still bucks and feels like it wants to accelerate. Also when I want to accelerate and push on g…
Other / UnknownFiled: 09/13/2022ODI#11484236
I want to make you aware of a situation that I experienced with my daughters new 2022 Tiguan VIN [XXX]. We were driving in very windy conditions with light rain. I lost temporary control of the vehic…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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