*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
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Dec 31, 1969Forward collision avoidance › Warnings
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. Volkswagen refuses full coverage and offers only partial goodwill, leaving me to pay a large portion out of pocket despite the low mileage. This issue is widespread on 2022â2023 Tiguan models with the…
Jul 1, 2026Electrical system
The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, an alert flashed indicating that "Travel Assist is no longer available," followed by a loud, persistent chiming noise that continued while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent certified mechanic. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
Sep 15, 2026 · 75,000 milesService brakes
My 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan repeatedly displays the warning: âTravel Assist Currently Not Available.â When this occurs, the vehicle beeps every few seconds, which is extremely distracting while driving. I have also noticed that when the Travel Assist failure occurs, there is a pulsating feedback/vibration when braking. This condition continues until the âTravel Assist Currently Not Availableâ warning is resolved. Since I purchased the vehicle (purchased brand new in 2022), this issue has occurred every year. Volkswagen has previously had to replace the steering wheel each time the issue occurred (2 swaps performed in the last two years). The issue is now occurring again for the a…
Oct 3, 2026Engine
I have only ever serviced this vehicle at VW dealerships, and took the car in for service every 10k miles. The check engine light came on just under 50k miles and it was due to a cracked Leak Detection Pump. I paid for the repair out of pocket. After it was fixed, just a few weeks later the check engine light came back on. When I took the car back to the same dealership, they diagnosed the problem as a cylinder head issue requiring cylinder head replacement and quoted a significant cost to fix. It is not covered under warranty even though I am just barely over the 50k mile mark. There is a common and known, recurring issue with the engine on the 2022 VW Tiguans and it is a shame that there…
Sep 24, 2026Steering
My 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan intermittently displays the warning âTravel Assist Currently Not Availableâ while driving. The warning is accompanied by an audible chime and has occurred repeatedly. The warning indicates that the vehicleâs Travel Assist system is unavailable. I am concerned because Travel Assist is associated with steering and lane-keeping assistance, and the warning occurs while the vehicle is being driven. Volkswagen has issued Technical Service Bulletin 48-23-01 (Transaction No. 2070207) addressing a âTravel Assist currently not availableâ condition involving the steering wheel hands-on detection system on certain Tiguan vehicles. The problem is intermittent and the…
May 22, 2026Forward collision avoidance › Adaptive cruise control
ACC warning lights flash on and off, loud obnoxious beeping triggered at engine start and persists through all speeds.
Jul 4, 2026Electrical system
2022 VW Tiguan, VIN [XXX], 54,953 mi. Infotainment screen went black; because the rearview camera image displays only on that screen, the backup camera is completely inoperative in reverse. Failure is constant. I replaced a blown #20 fuse and attempted a hard restart with no result. XXX, Volkswagen of [XXX] [XXX]: tech found DTC in ECM stating no communication with 5F module (infotainment control unit); VW guided test plan directs replacement of the 5F module. Quoted $501.54. Dealer stated this is a known issue and multiple customers there are waiting on the same backordered part. VW has already recalled 2022 Tiguans for this component and this consequence. Campaign 22V-514 ([XXX]):…
Sep 10, 2026
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